Fast Five Quiz: Menopause and Hormone Therapy

Richard Scott Lucidi, MD, FACOG

Disclosures

September 01, 2022

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is a relative contraindication for HT. While bleeding commonly occurs owing to benign conditions, all menopausal women with unexplained uterine bleeding should be evaluated for endometrial hyperplasia/carcinoma prior to starting HT.

HT is contraindicated in women who themselves have a history of stroke or blood clotting disorders; however, it is not contraindicated in women with a family history of stroke.

Other relative contraindications for HT include:

  • A history of estrogen-dependent cancers

  • Porphyria

  • Severe active liver disease

  • Endometriosis

  • Hypertriglyceridemia

  • Fibroids

HT may be used to relieve frequent episodes of vasomotor symptoms, such as hot flashes or night sweats.

Learn more about menopausal HT.

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