Latest Trustworthy News from Dr. Mercola - delivered straight to your inbox!
Get 25% Off Sitewide on Cyber Monday Get 25% Off Sitewide on Cyber Monday

Estrogen Therapy May Raise Alzheimer's Risk

  • June 23, 2004

Estrogen pills appear to slightly increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia in postmenopausal women, a study found, echoing recent findings involving estrogen-progestin supplements. The findings contradict the long-held belief that estrogen pills can help keep older women's minds sharp. Women who used estrogen faced a 38 percent increased risk of developing dementia or forgetfulness. Estrogen-only pills have also been linked to uterine cancer. Because of that,...
Read the Full Article for Free!

You can unsubscribe at any time and I guarantee the privacy of your email. View our privacy policy

Subscribe for FREE to the #1 Natural Health Newsletter or Login for Instant Access

Unlock censored health information that Google doesn't want you to read

Keep your privacy secure — we are one of the few websites that have banned all Google and Facebook scripts to help stop their surveillance capitalism

Get access to all of Dr. Mercola's health articles, E-books and special reports