A 53-year-old woman presents to the GP requesting alternatives to HRT for her vasomotor symptoms. She has a history of breast cancer (now in remission...

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A 53-year-old woman presents to the GP requesting alternatives to HRT for her vasomotor symptoms. She has a history of breast cancer (now in remission for 7 years) and has been advised against HRT. Which is the most appropriate evidence-based non-hormonal treatment to offer?

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Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for menopausal symptoms

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Black cohosh

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Evening primrose oil

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Red clover isoflavone supplements

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Homeopathy

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Non-hormonal Menopause Treatment

A 53-year-old woman presents to the GP requesting alternatives to HRT for her vasomotor symptoms. She has a history of breast cancer (now in remission for 7 years) and has been advised against HRT. Which is the most appropriate evidence-based non-hormonal treatment to offer?