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Anon - Thanks for your questions and concerns about your health.

First, the following article details the ingredients in Amberen. Amberen is not a hormone supplement. It contains contains monosodium L-glutamate (MSG), glycine, ammonium succinate, calcium disuccinate, magnesium disuccinate hydrate, zinc difumerate and tocopherol acetate (a form of vitamin E). https://www.empowher.com/community/ask/seeking-information-amberen-relieving-menopause-symptoms

In terms of whether hormone therapy poses an additional risk for breast cancer, the answer is yes. https://www.empowher.com/breast-cancer/content/new-study-finds-hrt-may-increase-risk-breast-cancer
http://www.newsweek.com/2010/10/26/the-biggest-questions-about-hrt-answered.html

Given that you have a family history of breast cancer you would be considered to be at high risk with or without hormone therapy. You should give very careful consideration to the use of any type of hormone therapy and work closely with your gynecologist to understand your risks and options.

We hope this information helps you in making your decisions.
Pat

October 27, 2010 - 5:53pm

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