Yasmin Is Told That She Will Be Taking Selective Estrogen

question 90

Multiple Choice

Yasmin is told that she will be taking selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) . What medical condition is MOST likely being treated?

• A) High blood pressure
• B) Menopause
• C) Breast cancer
• D) Rheumatoid arthritis

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Definitions:

GnRH Receptors

Receptors that bind Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone, playing a critical role in the regulation of reproductive processes.

Ovulation

The phase in the menstrual cycle when a mature egg is released from the ovary, making it available for fertilization.

Progesterone Production

The process of producing progesterone, a steroid hormone, crucial for the regulation of the menstrual cycle and maintaining pregnancy in females.

Progesterone

A hormone produced in the ovaries, placenta, and adrenal glands that plays a key role in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis.