Question

A 40-year-old woman has been experiencing menopausal symptoms, including hot flushes and mood swings. She has a uterus and no contraindications to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate HRT regimen?

Accepted Answer

Cyclical combined estrogen and progestogen

Answer

Unopposed estrogen patches

Answer

Tibolone

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Progesterone-only tablets

Answer

Local vaginal estrogen alone

Practice question

A 40-year-old woman has been experiencing menopausal symptoms, including hot flushes and mood swings. She has a uterus and no contraindications to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate HRT regimen?