A 56-year-old postmenopausal woman on continuous combined HRT for 4 years asks the GP about the risk of ovarian cancer with HRT. Which is the most acc...

Question

A 56-year-old postmenopausal woman on continuous combined HRT for 4 years asks the GP about the risk of ovarian cancer with HRT. Which is the most accurate statement?

Accepted Answer

There is a small increased risk of ovarian cancer with HRT, which decreases after stopping - approximately 1 extra case per 1,000 women over 5 years of use

Answer

HRT does not affect ovarian cancer risk

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HRT significantly reduces ovarian cancer risk

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Only oestrogen-only HRT increases ovarian cancer risk

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The risk is only present with oral HRT, not transdermal

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

A 56-year-old postmenopausal woman on continuous combined HRT for 4 years asks the GP about the risk of ovarian cancer with HRT. Which is the most accurate statement?