How does smoking affect the risk of hormone therapy in women?
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Correct answer: Smoking raises thromboembolic and cardiovascular risk with HT
Smoking increases risk of VTE, cardiovascular disease and stroke; hence combined with hormone therapy it raises these risks and should be addressed.
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