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Menopause vasomotor symptoms — ABFM Board MCQ

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ModerateWomen's health/OB/GYNMenopause vasomotor symptomsABFM Board

A 52-year-old woman with bothersome hot flashes asks about menopausal hormone therapy. She had estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer treated 2 years ago. Which of the following would you advise this patient?

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Correct answer: AUse nonhormonal options for vasomotor symptoms

History of estrogen-sensitive breast cancer is a contraindication to systemic menopausal hormone therapy; nonhormonal options are preferred.

Reference: American Family Physician clinical reviews and AAFP guidance: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp.html