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Lauren Overstreet
on Oct 13, 2024
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Suppose that you are a physician and a 59-year-old postmenopausal woman has come to you seeking hormone therapy to reduce her risk of heart disease.Which of the following statements regarding hormone therapy and heart disease would you tell this woman?
A) Recent studies have found hormone therapy to be ineffective in reducing the risk of heart disease.
B) Hormone therapy can increase the chance of developing osteoporosis.
C) Hormone therapy does not have much effect on symptoms of menopause.
D) Hormone therapy may cause excessive weight gain in some women.
Hormone Therapy
A treatment method that uses hormones to treat medical conditions, often used in menopause or to support gender transition.
Heart Disease
A range of conditions affecting the heart, including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and heart defects.
Osteoporosis
A condition characterized by weakened bones, increasing the risk of fractures.
- Acquire knowledge about the consequences and aims of hormone replacement therapy and alternative medical treatments.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the consequences and aims of hormone replacement therapy and alternative medical treatments.
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