OB/GYN Student Study Guide - School of Medicine

Unopposed estrogen (estrogen without progesterone in women without a uterus) results in endometrial hyperplasia and CA. Consequenses of decreased estrogen: - unfavorable lipid profile that could result in stroke and MI - Increased bone resorption b/c estrogen decreases osteoclast activity predisposing to hip fract. - Atrophy of skin and muscle ... ................
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