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HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY ADVERSE EFFECTS Flashcards

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What is it?

A

the use of a small dose of oestrogen (combined with a progestogen in women with a uterus) to help alleviate menopausal symptoms.

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what are the side effects?

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nausea
breast tenderness
fluid retention and weight gain

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potential complications

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increased risk of breast cancer

increased risk of endometrial cancer

increased risk of venous thromboembolism

increased risk of stroke

increased risk of IHD if taken more than 10 yeas after menopause

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