A 52-year-old woman complains of hot flushes, night sweats and irregular periods. She is distressed and asks about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). ...

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A 52-year-old woman complains of hot flushes, night sweats and irregular periods. She is distressed and asks about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). She has no history of breast cancer or thromboembolism and is a non-smoker. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Offer HRT after discussing risks and benefits and considering her preferences

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Explain that HRT is contraindicated at her age

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Offer only antidepressants for symptoms

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Advise that nothing can be done for menopausal symptoms

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Advise long-term high-dose steroids

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Menopausal symptoms and HRT

A 52-year-old woman complains of hot flushes, night sweats and irregular periods. She is distressed and asks about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). She has no history of breast cancer or thromboembolism and is a non-smoker. What is the most appropriate management?