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Women are increasingly encouraged to participate in making decisions about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). In postmenopausal women with severe vasomotor symptoms, HRT can significantly improve the quality of life. However,… Click to show full abstract
Women are increasingly encouraged to participate in making decisions about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). In postmenopausal women with severe vasomotor symptoms, HRT can significantly improve the quality of life. However, the use of HRT may also increase the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), the risk which depends of both treatment-related and patient-related factors. This review summarizes some important points about the selection of the safest hormonal replacement modality in women with a history of VTE and management of VTE risks in postmenopausal women wishing to take HRT.
Journal Title: Blood reviews
Year Published: 2017
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