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What Causes Abnormal Mammogram?
A new study suggests that women who take combined hormone therapy may have a higher risk of inaccurate mammograms and biopsies. HRT makes breast tissue denser, which makes it harder to get an accurate reading from a mammogram, according to researchers. The increase in abnormal mammograms lasted for at least 12 months even after women stopped taking hormone therapy, the study found.
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Source: Breastcancer.org
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Nail abnormalities
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesCalcifications on mammogramsInformationCalcifications are very commonly seen on a mammogram. They are caused by tiny deposits of... Read more »
Pausing HRT before mammograms doesn't improve imaging
Taking a break from hormone replacement before a mammogram doesn't lessen a woman's chance of being called back for extra imaging, a new study... Read more »
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