A 50-year-old postmenopausal patient who has had a hysterectomy has moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms and is discussing estrogen therapy (ET) with the nurse. The patient is con-cerned about adverse effects of ET. The nurse will tell her that:
a. an estrogen-progesterone product will re-duce side effects.
b. an intravaginal preparation may be best for her.
c. side effects of ET are uncommon among women her age.
d. transdermal preparations have fewer side effects.
D
Transdermal preparations of estrogen have fewer adverse effects, use lower doses of estrogen, and have less fluctuation of estrogen levels than do oral preparations. Progesterone is contrain-dicated in women who have undergone hysterectomy. Intravaginal preparations are most useful for treating local estrogen deficiency such as vaginal and vulvar atrophy. Side effects of ET are the same at the patient's age as for other women using ET.
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