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April 13, 2006

Questions About Estrogen and Progestin

A growing body of evidence shows that progestin, when combined with estrogen in postmenopausal women, has its own set of problems, leading some doctors to question the dogma of combination hormone therapy. (USA TODAY)

April 14, 2005

Ovary Removal Linked to Parkinson's Disease

Estrogen loss during childbearing years may increase a woman's risk for Parkinson's disease. (WebMD)