Does hormone replacement therapy contribute to the recurrence of brain tumors?
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the provision of estrogen for women whose natural estrogen decreases during the time of menopause. Female brain tumor patients diagnosed with meningiomas have been concerned about HRT because estrogen has been found in meningiomas. Some patients fear that hormone replacement with estrogen may cause the tumor to recur. Presently, there have been no scientific data on HRT response, the choice to engage or remain on HRT is a point of discussion for each person and one’s physician.
