Defective Drugs

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Sometimes, medicine can do more harm than good. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) has been proven to place women at a greater risk for breast cancer, blood clots, heart attack and stroke.

HRT is medication containing one or more female hormones, commonly estrogen and/or progestin. It is commonly prescribed to treat symptoms of menopause by replacing the hormones the natural aging process takes away.

Until recently, doctors believed the long-term use of hormone replacement therapy drugs such as Premarin, Provera, and Prempro were safe, and protected against osteoporosis and heart disease.

However, recent studies now show that HRT places women at a higher risk for breast and ovarian cancers, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and other potentially fatal conditions such as heart attack, stroke and blood clots. Activella, FemHrt, and Prempro come as tablets each containing estrogen and progestin. Ortho-Prefest comes in a blister pack containing 30 tablets. Premphase comes in a dispenser containing 28 tablets. This should help you to determine whether you have received Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

If you believe that you or a loved one has suffered adverse effects or injury from HRT, please contact the Lewis Law Firm, PC today.