Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) given in skin patches may cause fewer blood clots than HRT given orally, according to a report published on the British Medical Journal website. Furthermore, women who take the oral form of HRT more than double their risk of developing a blood clot, say the authors. HRT is regularly prescribed to women suffering from the effects of the menopause. Previous studies have shown that taking HRT is associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). (source: bmj.com)
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