While post menopause hormone therapy (HT) is generally an effective way to manage menopausal symptoms and prevent osteoporosis, it is not recommended for everyone. The following quiz may help you determine whether or not HT is right for you.
Please answer yes or no to the following questions:
Do you have abnormal vaginal bleeding, such as extremely heavy periods, spotting between periods, or missed periods?
Yes___ No___
Is there a history of breast cancer in your family?
Yes___ No___
Do you have a history of endometrial or uterine cancer?
Yes___ No___
Do you currently have, or have you in the past had, venous thrombosis (blood clots in the veins of the legs or in the lung)? This includes thrombosis or blood clots during pregnancy or when taking birth control pills.
Yes___ No___
Do you have chronic liver disease?
Yes___ No___
Do you have fibrocystic breast disease?
Yes___ No___
Do you have gallbladder disease?
Yes___ No___
Do you have uterine fibroids?
Yes___ No___
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, HT may not be for you. Please check with your doctor to see if you can take HT and learn about other treatment options.
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