Hormone replacement therapy is used to treat dyspareunia, a condition in which:
A. there is a significant decrease in female sex hormone production.
B. complete cessation of a menstrual period occurs.
C. vaginal atrophy may cause difficult or painful sexual intercourse.
D. body and facial hair is excessive.
Answer: C
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