Womens Health Conditions

Question 1

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Answer 1

For menopause
Estrogen progestin combination
Increased risk of MI, stroke, breast cancer, dementia, DVT
Risk for these outweigh benefits - used much less often

Question 2

Osteoporosis

Answer 2

Higher risk for women after menopause

Pharmacotherapy: calcitonin, bisphosphonates, estrogen modulator drugs

Question 3

Bisphosphonates

Answer 3

Natural substance that inhibits bone resorption
Suppresses osteoclast activity - increasing bone density
Adverse effects - GI problems, esophageal irritation
Need labs done before and during
Report signs of hypo and hypercalcemia
Report urinary changes