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What is the main cause of endometrial cancer?
What is the main cause of endometrial cancer?
- Estrogen therapy
- Blood clot formation
- Uncontrolled growth of endometrial cells (correct)
- Progesterone deficiency
How does unopposed estrogen increase the risk of endometrial cancer?
How does unopposed estrogen increase the risk of endometrial cancer?
- By causing abnormal cell division in the liver
- By reducing the size of the endometrial lining
- By preventing the growth of endometrial cells
- By causing overgrowth of the endometrial lining (correct)
What is the role of progesterone in estrogen therapy?
What is the role of progesterone in estrogen therapy?
- Reduces the risk of blood clot formation
- Increases the risk of endometrial cancer
- Counteracts the unopposed estrogen stimulation of the endometrium (correct)
- Stimulates the growth of breast cancer cells
Why is transdermal HRT preferred over oral HRT in terms of CVD/stroke risk?
Why is transdermal HRT preferred over oral HRT in terms of CVD/stroke risk?
Why is HRT not recommended for women with a history of breast cancer?
Why is HRT not recommended for women with a history of breast cancer?
What is the preferred type of HRT for women with a history of breast cancer?
What is the preferred type of HRT for women with a history of breast cancer?
What is the effect of unopposed estrogen on the endometrial lining?
What is the effect of unopposed estrogen on the endometrial lining?
What is the effect of progesterone on the endometrial lining?
What is the effect of progesterone on the endometrial lining?
What is the main reason for increased CVD/stroke risk with oral HRT?
What is the main reason for increased CVD/stroke risk with oral HRT?
What is the main difference between oral and transdermal HRT?
What is the main difference between oral and transdermal HRT?
What is the main concern with estrogen-only therapy?
What is the main concern with estrogen-only therapy?
What is the main concern with combination therapy with progesterone in women with a history of breast cancer?
What is the main concern with combination therapy with progesterone in women with a history of breast cancer?
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"Reduce Your Risk of Endometrial Cancer: Test Your Knowledge on Estrogen and Progesterone Therapy" - Take our quiz to learn about the role of unopposed estrogen in causing endometrial cancer and how progesterone can help prevent it. Test your knowledge on the benefits and risks of estrogen and progesterone therapy, and discover ways to reduce your risk of developing this type of cancer. Don't wait - take the quiz now and empower yourself with knowledge for better health!
