Which of the Following Statements Is True of Female Hormones

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of female hormones and sexual dysfunction?

• A)Estrogen problems in women may result in low arousal due to reduced vaginal lubrication.
• B)Postmenopausal women often complain of lowered sexual desire and arousal on account of an increase in estrogen levels.
• C)A radical hysterectomy can help reduce vaginal dryness, which is associated with high levels of estrogen.
• D)Androgens play a role in the functioning of vaginal tissue, but are not associated with sexual desire and mood.

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