Why is estrogen therapy used in postmenopausal women? (Select all that apply.)
a. To meet contraceptive needs
b. To treat acne
c. To prevent osteoporosis
d. To treat hot flashes
e. To maintain hormonal balance
ANS: C, E
Estrogen therapy is used in conjunction with diet, calcium, and physical therapy in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and to slow the disease progression in patients with advanced prostate cancer and certain types of breast cancer. Postmenopausal females would take estrogen to maintain hormonal balance. Women of childbearing age use estrogen to meet contraceptive needs. Women who use estrogen to treat acne are not postmenopausal. Estrogen therapy is used to reduce the frequency of hot flashes of menopausal (not postmenopausal) women.
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