Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System Related

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What are possible characteristics of a patient who is at a higher risk for developing uterine cancer?

  • A. 35-year-old patient with 2 vaginal births
  • B. 16-year-old patient with 28-day menstrual cycle
  • C. 67-year old patient taking only estrogen for HRT
  • D. 25-year-old patient taking oral contraceptive pills
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Step-by-step rationale:
1. Uterine cancer risk increases with age, so a 67-year-old patient is at higher risk.
2. Estrogen-only HRT without progesterone increases uterine cancer risk.
3. Other choices are less likely: A has lower age and childbirth may reduce risk, B's age and menstrual cycle are not typical risk factors, and D's oral contraceptives may decrease uterine cancer risk.