The Use of Estrogen Plus Progestin Replacement Therapy in Postmenopausal

question 1

Multiple Choice

The use of estrogen plus progestin replacement therapy in postmenopausal women with an intact uterus:

• A) Does not show an increase in thromboembolic disease
• B) Should be limited to treatment for acute symptoms and for the shortest time possible
• C) Is advisable as long as there is no family history of breast cancer
• D) Decreases the incidence of ovarian cancer
• E) Decreases mortality

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Sec-Butylamine

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