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HRT: Contraindications


 

Contraindications for HRT.

  • Pregnancy
  • Undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding
  • Active or recent blood clot or myocardial infarction (heart attack)
  • Suspected or active breast or endometrial (womb) cancer
  • Active liver disease with abnormal liver function tests
  • Porphyria cutanea tarda

See also: Balancing the risks and benefits.

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