Question 309 · LEK · Menopause
Which of the following statements is true about hormone replacement therapy?
- A. oestrogen therapy does not increase the risk of breast cancer.
- B. oestrogen-progesterone therapy may be connected with an increased risk of breast cancer.
- C. it decreases the risk of thromboembolism.
- D. it decreases the risk of cholecystitis.
- E. it does not affect lipid metabolism in women.
Hint
Recall the WHI findings and compare the effect of combined therapy with that of oestrogen alone on the breast.
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