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The mechanism for a possible adverse effect of hormone therapy on the biliary system is believed to be estrogen-induced increases in cholesterol saturation in the bile and progestin inhibition of gallbladder contraction, leading to gallstone formation.

Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy and Gallbladder Disease