Estratest (Esrogen/Methyltestosterone Combination)
Estratest doubles the risk of breast cancer in women
- Estratest is a hormone pill made up of both estrogen and testosterone. It is manufactured by Solvay Pharmaceuticals in Marietta, Georgia. Estratest has been sold, marketed and promoted as an effective treatment of vasomotor symptoms "hot flashes" related to menopause. It has been promoted, marketed and sold for this use since 1964. Interestingly, Estratest has never been approved by the FDA.
- According to the WHI study, a study of over 70,000 nurses, Estratest doubles the risk of breast cancer in women. The study’s conclusions, published in the July 24, 2006 Archives of Internal Medicine journal adds to the data that certain types of hormone supplements (estrogen-progestin pills), increase women's threat of breast cancer, heart attacks and strokes.
- We are currently evaluating cases involving women who have suffered from the following:
- Breast cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Stroke
- Blood clots
- Death
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