Some HRT Pills May Pose Special Risk for Blood Clots

Blood clot made of red blood cells, platelets and fibrin protein strands. Thrombus, 3D illustration

Key Takeaways

  • Certain hormone replacement therapy appears to increase the risk of heart disease and serious blood clots in menopausal women

  • Estrogen/progestin pills increased women’s risk of heart disease by 21% and blood clots by 61%

  • Hormone patches, creams and gels didn’t carry the same blood clot risk

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