Why are SERMS generally not ordered for women early into menopause?
1. The rapid onset of severe hot flashes can be unbearable.
2. The bone remodeling effect results in osteoporosis.
3. They tend to induce intermittent spotting.
4. They create more risk with breast cancer than they are worth.
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