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Why can't women share HRT?

Pharmacists strongly advise against sharing HRT because treatments are highly individualised. Different women require different dosages and types of hormones, and what suits one person could be ineffective or even harmful to another. The story highlights this, warning against self-treatment due to the specific needs of each patient.

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