Women on estrogen are more likely to suffer from GERD

November 2008

Women on estrogen are more likely to suffer from GERD.

This comes from a new look at the Nurses' Health Study.

Reflux symptoms are more likely in women using estrogen...estrogen plus progestin...or phytoestrogen creams. Even tamoxifen (Nolvadex, etc) and raloxifene (Evista) seem to increase symptoms.

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