A 57-year-old woman on continuous combined HRT for 5 years asks the GP whether she should have 'HRT breaks' or a maximum duration of treatment. Accord...

Question

A 57-year-old woman on continuous combined HRT for 5 years asks the GP whether she should have 'HRT breaks' or a maximum duration of treatment. According to NICE NG23, which is the most accurate statement?

Accepted Answer

There is no arbitrary maximum duration - the decision to continue should be reviewed annually weighing the ongoing benefits against risks for the individual woman

Answer

HRT should be stopped after 5 years due to the cumulative breast cancer risk

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HRT must be stopped at age 60

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HRT should be taken in 2-year cycles with 6-month breaks

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HRT should be stopped as soon as vasomotor symptoms resolve

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): HRT Duration of Use

A 57-year-old woman on continuous combined HRT for 5 years asks the GP whether she should have 'HRT breaks' or a maximum duration of treatment. According to NICE NG23, which is the most accurate statement?