In What Way May Hormonal Factors Influence the Late Onset

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Multiple Choice

In what way may hormonal factors influence the late onset of schizophrenia in women?

• A) Estrogen may prevent psychotic symptoms before menopause.
• B) Progesterone may prevent psychotic symptoms before menopause.
• C) Hormonal imbalance may cause psychotic symptoms to appear in later life.
• D) Sex hormones are unrelated to schizophrenic symptoms.

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