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  #1

True or false regarding combined hormone replacement therapy

1. There is an increase risk of venous thromboembolism
2. There is no increased risk of endometrial cancer
3. A benefit is protection against osteoporosis
4. There is a reduction in the risk of colon cancer
5. A benefit of combination HRT is a decreased risk of coronary artery disease



  #2

t t t f t


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  #3

I would like to how? combined HRT decreases the risk of coronary artery disease.

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  #4

any other ideas ?

  #5


  1. true
    true no increased risk with combination therapy (definit increase with unopposed E)
    true
    true(37%decrease in colorectal cancer)
    false..there is a 29% increase in incidence of CVS disease, those who beg to differ, check recent stats.


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  #6

also know that there is significant increase in teh risk of stroke with HRT

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  #7

so the kaplan notes that states that hrt reduces CAD is wrong! must be old info...

thanx nisha for that latest data..


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  #8

You are right nisha (UW question)







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