Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) involves prescribing medication to women that provides low doses of estrogen which is often combined with ____ to counter the symptoms associated with menopause.
A) prolactin
B) testosterone
C) progestin
D) adrenaline

Question

Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) involves prescribing medication to women that provides low doses of estrogen which is often combined with ____ to counter the symptoms associated with menopause.​
A) ​prolactin
B) ​testosterone
C) ​progestin
D) ​adrenaline

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Progestin is commonly combined with estrogen in MHT to balance the effects of estrogen and prevent an increased risk of endometrial cancer. Prolactin, testosterone, and adrenaline are not typically used in MHT.

Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) Involves Prescribing Medication to Women That