Your 45-Year-Old Neighbor Knows That You Are Taking a Developmental

question 83

Multiple Choice

Your 45-year-old neighbor knows that you are taking a developmental course.She is experiencing some severe symptoms of menopause and was interested in your thoughts on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) .What would you tell her? HRT is:

• A)effective,but there are serious potential side effects.
• B)effective and completely safe.
• C)not effective and carries many potential side effects.
• D)not effective,but there are no severe risks.

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Definitions:

Amenorrhea

The absence of menstruation in a woman of reproductive age.

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

A severe form of premenstrual syndrome characterized by significant mood swings, irritability, and depression.

Amenorrhea

The absence of menstruation in women of reproductive age for reasons other than pregnancy, breastfeeding, or menopause.