Although HRT Using Estrogen and Progestin Appears to Help Relieve

question 163

Multiple Choice

Although HRT using estrogen and progestin appears to help relieve the physical symptoms of menopause, it

• A) is not well accepted because it increases emotional symptoms of menopause.
• B) is prohibitively expensive for most women.
• C) increases risk of breast cancer, heart attacks, and strokes
• D) causes restored fertility and thus risk of pregnancy if birth control is not used.

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