A Patient with Endometriosis Is Treated with Medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera)

A patient with endometriosis is treated with medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera) . The nurse explains that this therapy

A) suppresses the menstrual cycle by mimicking pregnancy.
B) may cause symptoms such as vaginal atrophy and hot flashes.
C) will lead to permanent suppression of abnormal endometrial tissues.
D) is associated with loss of bone density and increased fracture risk.