28th February 2024

A 50-year-old woman is to be started on hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) to control her menopausal symptoms.

A 39-year-old woman is to be started on hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) to control her menopausal symptoms, as a result of her premature ovarian failure. She is not currently on any other medication and has no other significant past medical history.

Select one option which correctly describes an element of the monitoring requirements when starting HRT in this particular woman.