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Explaining - HRT Flashcards

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What is

A

Replaces hormones to help with symptoms

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How take

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Tablets

Patch

Implant

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Types

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Continuous both hormones

Oestrogen only each day then progestogen end of 10-14d cycles

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Advantages

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Improves flushes

Improves mood

Protects bones

Reduces dryness

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Disadvantages

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Oestrogen - breast tenderness, leg cramps, bloating, headache

Progestogen - breast tenderness, bachache, low mood

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Risks

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VTE

Stroke

Breast cancer if >51y

Endometrial cancer

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