A 48-year-old woman presenting for care is seeking information about hormone therapy (HT) for the treatment of her perimenopausal symptoms
The patient's need for relief from hot flashes and other symptoms will be weighed carefully against the increased risks of what complications of HT? Select all that apply.
A) Anaphylaxis
B) Osteoporosis
C) Breast cancer
D) Cardiovascular disease
E) Venous thromboembolism
Ans: C, D, E
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Although HT decreases hot flashes and reduces the risk of osteoporotic fractures as well as colorectal cancer, studies have shown that it increases the risk of breast cancer, heart attack, stroke, and blood clots. There is no significant risk of anaphylaxis.
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