Hormone replacement therapy is

A) advisable for all women past menopause.
B) sometimes prescribed for women on a short-term basis.
C) useful in the treatment of cancers of the breast and uterus.
D) so closely associated with health problems that it is not advised for any woman.

Hormone replacement therapy is sometimes prescribed for women on a short-term basis to alleviate menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. However, long-term use of hormone replacement therapy has been associated with increased risks of certain health problems such as breast cancer, blood clots, and stroke. Therefore, it is not advisable for all women past menopause and should only be used on a case-by-case basis with careful monitoring. Hormone replacement therapy is not useful in the treatment of cancers of the breast and uterus.