01-25-2009, 07:23 PM
A 54 year old Caucassian female is complaining of hot flashes, vaginal dryness and irritablity. Her symptoms started about an year ago and have been gradually getting worse. She has not had a menstrual period for 12 months. She currently smokes one pack of cigarette daily and drinks a glass of wine ocassionally. The cardiorespiratory examination is unremarkable. Inspection of her vagina reveals, dryness and atrophy. She ask about the risks and benefits of combined oral contraceptive pills. Which one of the following is not an appropriate statement to make?
A. There is an increased risk of venous thromboembolism
B. there is no increased risk of endometrial cancer with combination HRT
C. A benefit is protection against osteoporosis
D. There is a redcution in the risk of colon cancer with HRT
E. A benefit of combinatin HRT is decreased risk of CHD
A. There is an increased risk of venous thromboembolism
B. there is no increased risk of endometrial cancer with combination HRT
C. A benefit is protection against osteoporosis
D. There is a redcution in the risk of colon cancer with HRT
E. A benefit of combinatin HRT is decreased risk of CHD
