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View Full Version : Progesterone Leads To Inflammation, A Breast Cancer Risk Factor, Research Reveals


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08-21-2009, 03:34 AM
Scientists at Michigan State University have found exposure to the hormone progesterone activates genes that trigger inflammation in the mammary gland. This progesterone-induced inflammation may be a key factor in increasing the risk of breast cancer. Progesterone is a naturally occurring steroid hormone and promotes development of the normal mammary gland.

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