Do all estrogens pose the same threat of venous thrombosis?

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Perhaps not. Conjugated equine estrogen (CEE) is more likely than esterified estrogen (EE) to increase the risk of venous thrombosis, according to a population-based, case–control study of almost 3,000 women conducted at a large health maintenance organization in Washington State.

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