HRT Flashcards
1
Q
When do we give Oestrogen + Progesterone?
A
With uterus + periods
2
Q
When do we give oestrogen only?
A
No uterus
3
Q
When do we give Cyclical HRT
A
Menopausal still having periods
4
Q
When do we give Combined HRT
A
Post menopausal with uterus
5
Q
What is the main benefit of HRT (2)
A
Improve QOL
relieve menopausal symptoms (sleep / hot flushes)
6
Q
What are the risks of HRT (2)
A
Breast / Endometrial Ca risk
VTE risk => Stroke
7
Q
SI of HRT
A
NV
Weight gain
8
Q
Which Ca cannot have HRT
A
Active Breast / endometrial cancer
9
Q
What are other non medical ways of dealing with menopause
A
CBT + SSRI
Lifestyle changes
10
Q
Tests before taking HRT?
A
BMI / BP
11
Q
Tests during HRT?
A
3 months in BMI / BP
12
Q
(E) effects take how long?
A
3-6months
13
Q
How do we deliver meds (H)
A
Oral
Prog. only => Mirena coil / Patches
Oest. only => Patches / Oral
