A 50-year-old postmenopausal patient who has had a hysterectomy has moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms and is discussing estrogen therapy (ET)with the nurse. The patient is concerned about adverse effects of ET. The nurse will tell her that:

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Transdermal preparations of estrogen have fewer adverse effects,use lower doses of estrogen,and have less fluctuation of estrogen levels than do oral preparations. Progesterone is contraindicated in women who have undergone hysterectomy. Intravaginal preparations are most useful for treating local estrogen deficiency such as vaginal and vulvar atrophy. Side effects of ET are the same at the patient's age as for other women using ET.

A 50-Year-Old Postmenopausal Patient Who Has Had a Hysterectomy Has