I am a 54-year-old woman who has gone through menopause. Six months after starting HRT, I discovered I had gallstones, after suffering four attacks. I am not interested in having my gallbladder out, and I have drastically reduced the amount of fat in my diet, which has eliminated further attacks. However, I have also read that there is a link between estrogen and gallstone formation. Should I stop taking the estrogen?
Robb-Nicholson
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D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000601:surgery; D004967:Estrogens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged
D004967:Estrogens