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Pregnancy hormone could keep multiple sclerosis at bay

Women taking a form of estrogen had fewer relapses

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POWER OF PREGNANCY  Scientists suspect that a hormone that peaks late in pregnancy may stave off multiple sclerosis flare-ups. 

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By Laura Sanders

- More than 2 years ago

Taking a pregnancy hormone staves off multiple sclerosis relapses, a small clinical trial suggests. The results hint at a potential therapy for women who suffer from MS, a debilitating disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the insulation that wraps around nerve cell fibers.