A 52-year-old woman presents to the GP with hot flushes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness. Her last menstrual period was 14 months ago. She has no si...

Question

A 52-year-old woman presents to the GP with hot flushes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness. Her last menstrual period was 14 months ago. She has no significant medical history. She is interested in HRT. Which is the single most appropriate initial HRT regimen?

Accepted Answer

Continuous combined HRT (oestrogen + progestogen daily)

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Sequential (cyclical) HRT (oestrogen daily + progestogen for 14 days per cycle)

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Oestrogen-only HRT

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Tibolone

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Vaginal oestrogen only

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): HRT Initiation

A 52-year-old woman presents to the GP with hot flushes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness. Her last menstrual period was 14 months ago. She has no significant medical history. She is interested in HRT. Which is the single most appropriate initial HRT regimen?