title: Ask the doctor. I've been taking estrogen since I reached menopause seven years ago, and it really helped my hot flashes and other symptoms. When I started these drugs, I was told they would lower my risk for osteoporosis and heart attacks, but I ve been reading lots of negative articles about how they may increase risk for heart problems. Should I stop them?
authors.forename: T H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D008593:Menopause; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000517:prevention & control; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D010353:Patient Education as Topic