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PBC and oral estrogen (estrace or premarin)

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What is known about the effects of oral estrogen on the liver? Does oral HRT (hormone replacement therapy) cause liver inflammation that may lead to PBC? Thank you.

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I use the oestrogen gel I got it if my consultant

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