Table 1.

Typical contraindications for hormone replacement therapy [4]

Contraindications for hormone replacement therapy
Current, past, or suspected breast cancer
Known or suspected oestrogen-dependent cancer
Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
Untreated endometrial hyperplasia
Previous idiopathic or current venous thromboembolism (deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism), unless the woman is already on anticoagulant treatment
Active or recent arterial thromboembolic disease (for example, angina or myocardial infarction)
Active liver disease with abnormal liver function tests
Pregnancy
Thrombophilic disorder