A patient is considering the use of combined estrogen-progesterone hormone replacement therapy (HRT)during menopause. Which information will the nurse include during their discussion?

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Data from the Women's Health Initiative indicate an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and breast cancer in women taking combination HRT but a decrease in hip fractures. Vaginal creams decrease symptoms related to vaginal atrophy and dryness,but they do not offer the other benefits of HRT,such as decreased hot flashes. Most women who use HRT are placed on short-term treatment and are not treated for up to 10 years. The incidence of colon cancer decreases in women taking HRT.

A Patient Is Considering the Use of Combined Estrogen-Progesterone Hormone