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Question:
A 57-year-old woman presents for evaluation of worsening hot flashes. She states that her menstrual cycles have become more irregular over the past year. She wants to know if she is a candidate for hormone replacement therapy (HRT), but she is concerned about any potential risks associated with taking it. The nurse should communicate this information to the patient:
A
HRT decreases the risk of osteoporosis, but can increase the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), breast cancer, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and stroke.
explanation
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is an effective treatment option for many of the symptoms of both perimenopause and menopause such as hot flashes, insomnia, sweating, mood swings, and weight gain. HRT does decrease a woman’s risk of osteoporosis, but can increase her risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), breast cancer, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and stroke.
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