HRT Flashcards
1
Q
Common side effects of HRT
A
nausea
breast tenderness
fluid retention and weight gain
2
Q
The risk of what cancers can be increased by the use of HRT?
A
Breast Cancer (combined HRT)
Endometrial Cancer (unopposed oestrogen)
3
Q
The risk of breast cancer is related to the duration of HRT use. TRUE/FALSE?
A
TRUE
After stopping HRT for 5 years the risk reaches the same level as in women who have never taken HRT
4
Q
What cardiovascular risks come with taking HRT?
A
- VTE
- stroke
- Ischaemic heart disease (if taken >10 years after menopause)
5
Q
What hormone in HRT is responsible for the VTE risk?
A
Progestogen
6
Q
Transdermal HRT does NOT increase VTE risk. TRUE/FALSE?
A
TRUE
