A female patient is beginning androgen therapy. The nurse is providing patient education about the adverse effects associated with androgen therapy. Which symptoms described by the patient best demonstrate understanding? (Select all that apply.)
a. Deeper voice
b. Breast enlargement
c. Menstrual cramps
d. Decreased libido
e. Facial hair
ANS: A, E
Androgen therapy in female patients deepens the voice and causes the growth of facial hair. It can cause virilization in women, which is manifested by acne, deepening of the voice, proliferation of facial and body hair, male pattern baldness, increased libido, clitoral enlargement, and menstrual irregularities.
Androgen therapy reduces the size of the breasts.
Androgen therapy causes menstrual irregularities.
Androgen therapy increases the libido.
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