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Can I Take Estrogen Alone? A Guide to Hormone Therapy

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Taking estrogen without a progestin increases the risk of endometrial cancer by up to 50% in women with an intact uterus within the first year of use. Therefore, the question of 'can I take estrogen alone?' depends heavily on a person's medical history, specifically if they have had a hysterectomy.