Hormonal Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Key Points
- HRT (oestrogen plus progestin) has a beneficial effect on bone preservation, the lipid profile, and the cardiovascular system in previously healthy women.
- Unopposed oestrogen should not be used in women with an intact uterus.
- HRT is not recommended for secondary prevention of CHD.
- There is an increased risk of thromboembolic complications with HRT, but the risk-benefit profile is unchanged for most women.
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