All of the following statements about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen are true EXCEPT that HRT:
A) may increase the risk of breast cancer and stroke.
B) has side effects that include nausea, fluid retention, and breast tenderness.
C) is often used to treat postmenopausal symptoms and osteoporosis.
D) ineffectively delays the onset of senile dementia in many patients.

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HRT with estrogen has been found to have no significant effect on delaying the onset of senile dementia in many patients. In fact, it may even increase the risk of developing dementia in some cases. The other statements are true about HRT with estrogen.

All of the Following Statements About Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)