hormone replacement therapy (HRT) Flashcards by SFD Abd. | Brainscape

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what is HRT?

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

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what are the side effects of HRT?

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nausea
breast tenderness
fluid retention and wt gain

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what are the potential complications of HRT?

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increased risk of:

breast CA
endometrial CA
VTE
stroke
ischaemic heart disease if taken >10 years after menopause

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