10-year CVD risk | Years since menopause onset |
<10 years | |
Low (<5%) | MHT ok |
Moderate (5 to 10%) | MHT ok (choose transdermal) |
High (>10%)* | Avoid MHT |
CVD: cardiovascular disease; MHT: menopausal hormone therapy; ACC: American College of Cardiology; AHA: American Heart Association.
* High risk includes known myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, peripheral artery disease, etc.Do you want to add Medilib to your home screen?