A 54-year-old postmenopausal woman on combined continuous HRT for 3 years attends the GP for review. She asks about the breast cancer risk associated ...

Question

A 54-year-old postmenopausal woman on combined continuous HRT for 3 years attends the GP for review. She asks about the breast cancer risk associated with HRT. According to NICE NG23, which statement regarding HRT and breast cancer is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

The increased risk is associated with combined HRT and increases with duration of use

Answer

There is no increased risk of breast cancer with any HRT

Answer

Oestrogen-only HRT carries a greater breast cancer risk than combined HRT

Answer

The risk returns to baseline immediately on stopping HRT

Answer

The risk is only increased if HRT is started before age 50

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): HRT and Breast Cancer Risk

A 54-year-old postmenopausal woman on combined continuous HRT for 3 years attends the GP for review. She asks about the breast cancer risk associated with HRT. According to NICE NG23, which statement regarding HRT and breast cancer is most accurate?