Candidate for estrogen therapy

What would you need to know about the patient’s history to determine if she is a candidate for estrogen therapy of any kind?

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What is an absolute contraindication to use of estrogen without also including progesterone? Why?

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By what routes can estrogen be administered?

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Why would you choose a route other than oral for this patient? What route would you choose?

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What teaching would you give her about this prescription?

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Your patient asks how long it should take for her to see improvement in her symptoms. How do you respond?

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