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What is the purpose of using birth control pills in women who do not ovulate regularly?
What is the purpose of using birth control pills in women who do not ovulate regularly?
- To establish regular bleeding cycles (correct)
- To stimulate ovulation
- To prevent excessive growth of the endometrium
- To reduce cramping during menstruation
Which medication may be recommended to treat abnormal bleeding in women who do not ovulate regularly?
Which medication may be recommended to treat abnormal bleeding in women who do not ovulate regularly?
- Birth control pills
- Progesterone (correct)
- Synthetic estrogen
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
What is the main function of progestins in treating abnormal uterine bleeding?
What is the main function of progestins in treating abnormal uterine bleeding?
- Stimulating ovulation
- Preventing excessive growth of the endometrium (correct)
- Reducing cramping
- Regulating the menstrual cycle
In women taking monthly cyclical progestin therapy, what might occur cyclically?
In women taking monthly cyclical progestin therapy, what might occur cyclically?
What other hormonal therapy besides birth control pills may be used during the menopausal transition to regulate the menstrual cycle?
What other hormonal therapy besides birth control pills may be used during the menopausal transition to regulate the menstrual cycle?
What should be explored if a woman using cyclical progestin therapy does not experience the expected bleeding?
What should be explored if a woman using cyclical progestin therapy does not experience the expected bleeding?
How do progestin-releasing IUDs impact menstrual bleeding?
How do progestin-releasing IUDs impact menstrual bleeding?
Which surgical procedure involves destroying the lining of the uterus using heat, cold, electrical energy, or a laser?
Which surgical procedure involves destroying the lining of the uterus using heat, cold, electrical energy, or a laser?
What is the purpose of an attached string on an IUD that projects through the cervix?
What is the purpose of an attached string on an IUD that projects through the cervix?
In what way can some women with abnormal uterine bleeding avoid surgery?
In what way can some women with abnormal uterine bleeding avoid surgery?
