Question

A 52-year-old woman presents with severe hot flushes and night sweats. Her last menstrual period was 18 months ago. She has a uterus and no other medical history. What is the most appropriate type of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for her?

Accepted Answer

Combined continuous HRT (Oestrogen + Progestogen)

Answer

Oestrogen-only HRT (continuous)

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Combined cyclical HRT (Oestrogen + Progestogen)

Answer

Tibolone

Answer

Vaginal Oestrogen only

Practice question

A 52-year-old woman presents with severe hot flushes and night sweats. Her last menstrual period was 18 months ago. She has a uterus and no other medical history. What is the most appropriate type of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for her?