Assignment Task:
Mrs. Edelen is a 55-year-old patient that has come in today to discuss hormone replacement therapy and its alternatives. She has a strong family history of breast and uterine cancer. Mrs. Edelen would like to know the pros and cons to some of the supplements she's been reading about online. Please discuss 3-4 lifestyle modifications and complementary therapies, listing both the pros and cons to each therapy.
1. What options would you discuss with her?
Discuss any appropriate diagnostic testing with rationale and expected results.
2. 3-4 lifestyle modifications and complementary therapies, and potential prescription treatments.
3. Be certain to describe both the pros and cons to each therapy and patient education requirements for the recommendations.