HRT

Question 1

Postmenopausal women with a uterus and more than 12 months without periods

Answer 1

continuous combined HRT.

Question 2

Adding a progestogen to HRT increases the risk of

Answer 2

Breast cancer

Question 3

Hyponatraemia is a SE

Answer 3

paroxetine, which is an SSRI used for vasomotor symptoms.

Question 4

Clonidine MOA

Answer 4

agonist of alpha-2 adrenergic receptors and imidazoline receptors in the brain.

Question 5

Common side effects of clonidine (4)

Answer 5

dry mouth, headaches, dizziness and fatigue.

Question 6

which HRT does not increase the risk of VTE

Answer 6

Transdermal HRT

Question 7

Clonidine effects

Answer 7

It lowers BP & reduces HR

also used as an antihypertensive medication.

It can be helpful for vasomotor symptoms and hot flushes, particularly where there are contraindications to using HRT.

Question 8

Women that still have period

Answer 8

should go on cyclical HRT, with cyclical progesterone and regular breakthrough bleeds.

Question 9

Postural hypotension is SE

Answer 9

clonidine, which is an α2 agonist, also used in the treatment of vasomotor symptoms.

Question 10

first-line management if NSAIDS not work for endometriosis

Answer 10

COCP

Question 11

option for women with a uterus?

Answer 11

require endometrial protection with progesterone

Question 12

Sudden withdrawal can result in rapid increases in blood pressure and agitation.

Answer 12

Clonidine

Question 13

women without a uterus

Answer 13

oestrogen-only HRT.