Recent research shows that standard hormone replacement therapy, which combines estrogen with progestin, tends to increase the risk of all of the following except:

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Standard hormone replacement therapy actually decreases the risk of osteoporosis, which is why it is commonly prescribed to postmenopausal women. However, it has been shown to increase the risk of heart attack, breast cancer, and stroke.

Recent Research Shows That Standard Hormone Replacement Therapy, Which Combines