Question

question 8 (2.5 points)
a womans estrogen and progesterone levels may reduce with age, especially during menopause. hormone therapies (hts) may be recommended to help alleviate moderate to severe symptoms. not every woman will be a good candidate for this type of therapy, though.
a patient that has had ______________ may not be an ideal candidate for hormone therapies (hts).

a) menopausal symptoms
b) hot flashes
c) children

Explanation:

Hormone therapies are used to alleviate menopause - related symptoms. Women with certain health - related histories may not be suitable. Having children is not a contraindication. Menopausal symptoms and hot flashes are what HTs aim to treat. However, a history of certain cancers (not listed here but in general, cancer is a major contraindication) or other serious health conditions related to hormones can make a woman a non - ideal candidate. Since the options don't have the most accurate answer like a history of breast cancer etc., we assume the concept being tested is that having symptoms is why HTs are considered.

Answer:

C. children