When discussing estrogen replacement therapy (ERT)with a perimenopausal woman,the nurse should include the risks of

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Women with a high risk of breast cancer should be counseled against using ERT.Estrogen prevents atrophy of vaginal and urinary tract tissue and protects against the development of osteoporosis.Estrogen has a favorable effect on circulating lipids,reducing low-density lipoprotein (LDL)and total cholesterol and increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL).It also has a direct antiatherosclerotic effect on the arteries.

When Discussing Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT)with a Perimenopausal Woman,the Nurse