HRT Flashcards
1
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VTE risk with HRT
A
Slight increase with all oral forms, no risk with transdermal HRT
2
Q
Stroke risk with HRT
A
Slight increase with oral estrogen HRT
3
Q
CHD risk with HRT
A
May be slightly increased with combined oral HRT
4
Q
Breast cancer risk with HRT
A
Increased risk with all combined HRT. Contraindications to HRT include current or past breast cancer, any estrogen sensitive cancer, unexplained vaginal bleeding, and untreated endometrial hyperplasia .
5
Q
Ovarian Cancer risk with HRT
A
Increased with all forms of HRT
6
Q
How should HRT be given after hysterectomy
A
Unopposed estrogen only can be given either orally or transdermally
7
Q
Risk of endometrial cancer with HRT
A
Increased with unopposed estrogen, therefore only combined HRT can be given, either transdermal or oral
