Hormone therapy and the risk of ovarian cancer

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Author: Robin Parks, MSLast Updated: May 19, 2008
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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