Rheumatoid Arthritis Hormone Replacement Therapy
Taking hormone replacement therapy does not appear to increase a woman's risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis, according to a new study. This study used data from the Women's Health Initiative clinical trials on hormone replacement therapy. Earlier studies had suggested that hormones had a protective effect against developing RA, but the current study found no significant protective benefit from hormones.
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