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Risk-Benefit Evaluation

Meaning

Risk-Benefit Evaluation is a formal, systematic process of weighing the potential negative consequences (risks) of a medical intervention against its anticipated positive outcomes (benefits) for a specific patient population or individual. In the hormonal health space, this is a critical clinical step before initiating therapies like hormone replacement, where the benefits of symptom relief and physiological optimization must be carefully balanced against potential risks such as cardiovascular events or malignancy. This ethical and clinical imperative ensures patient-centered decision-making.