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All of the following statement about H (hormone replacement therapy) are true except

A
It increases the risk of coronary aery disease
B
It increases bone mineral density
C
It increases the risk of breast cancer
D
It increases the risk of endometrial cancer
High-Yield Explanation
There is evidence that the progestogen pa of combined H can counteract the cancer-causing effects of the oestrogen pa, when it comes to endometrial cancer. But it depends on the type of combined H used. But it's impoant to remember that combined H causes the greatest increase in risk for breast cancer Ref Robbins 9/e pg 154

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