A 51-year-old woman with a uterus is prescribed HRT for menopausal symptoms. Why must a progestogen be included in her HRT regimen?...

Question

A 51-year-old woman with a uterus is prescribed HRT for menopausal symptoms. Why must a progestogen be included in her HRT regimen?

Accepted Answer

To protect the endometrium from the risk of endometrial hyperplasia and cancer caused by unopposed oestrogen

Answer

To enhance the effect of oestrogen on vasomotor symptoms

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To provide contraceptive cover

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To reduce the risk of breast cancer

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To improve bone mineral density more than oestrogen alone

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Progestogen in HRT Endometrial Protection