For women taking Oestrogen-only Hormone Replacement Therapy there are more conflicting messages this week with the publication of a US study. It shows an increased risk of stroke but no increased risk of breast cancer - but this research appears to be at odds with a major UK study.
How can women assess the safety of HRT? Woman's Hour looks at the implications of the latest research.
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