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tuffie

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Develop a list of pros and cons that a woman should consider before beginning estrogen replacement therapy.
 
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In a joint conjugal relationship, a couple's outside friendships are almost always:
 
  a. couple friendships.
  b. work friendships.
  c. religious friendships.
  d. temporary friendships.



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Answer to Question 1

The pros for taking ERT are alleviating some of the menopausal symptoms, reducing risk of heart disease, improving cholesterol levels, preventing osteoporosis, reducing the incidence of colon cancer, and helping preserve skin elasticity. The cons are that there is an increased risk of uterine cancer unless progestin is added to the therapy, there may be a link between taking ERT and breast and ovarian cancer, there is a continuation of menstrual bleeding and premenstrual symptoms, and it will need to be taken the rest of the woman's life.

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