A 60-year-old woman has been taking continuous combined HRT for 12 years. She attends the GP to discuss stopping. She has no current symptoms. Which i...

Question

A 60-year-old woman has been taking continuous combined HRT for 12 years. She attends the GP to discuss stopping. She has no current symptoms. Which is the most appropriate advice about stopping HRT?

Accepted Answer

There is no consensus on the best method - she can stop abruptly or gradually taper the dose over several weeks, and symptoms may recur temporarily

Answer

HRT must be stopped abruptly at age 60

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HRT cannot be stopped once started for more than 10 years

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She must undergo bone density scanning before stopping

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She should switch to phytoestrogens before stopping

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Stopping HRT - Abrupt vs Gradual

A 60-year-old woman has been taking continuous combined HRT for 12 years. She attends the GP to discuss stopping. She has no current symptoms. Which is the most appropriate advice about stopping HRT?