Hi! I think the reason most doctors do not get too concerned with estrogen replacement and family history is because there is no definite evidence that the use of estrogen increases the risk of breast cancer. I think a doctor would be a little more careful prescribing to a woman with a personal history of breast cancer. On the other hand, the benefits of estrogen on the cardiovascular system is fairly well established.
Chris S.
>At Tue, 8 Jun 1999, Beverly wrote:
>>
>>I beginning to moan every time I hit that button that sends this message
>>in prematurely!
>>Anyway....I am very aware and takeing charge of my own health at this
>>time. Dr.s wanted to prescribe hormone replacement without so much as
>>knowing a family history or my concerns with that history. That tells
>>me that I had better be aware of what I need and what i don't need,
>>can't always leave it to the DR. I do thank-you for your comments and
>>am so happy that this forum is hear to educate adhesion sufferers with
>>all kinds of perspectives...it can only help!
>>Beverly