Hormone Replacement Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
why is hormone replacement therepy likely to be associated with?
A
the replacement of the hormones diminishing during the menopause
2
Q
different types of HRT
A
There are different types of HRT, with oestrogen or progesterone alone therapies, or a oestrogen and progesterone combination therapy
3
Q
what does HRT do for the patient
A
The therapy therefore restores the levels of these hormones, and so removes the symptoms associated with the menopause.
4
Q
what is the controversy about HRTs
A
There has been debate over the effects of this therapy in regards to it having a detrimental effect in the patients, by increasing the chances of suffering from either cancer (breast and ovarian), and cardiovascular events
