Why is progestogen included in combined estrogen and progestogen therapy for a post-menopausal woman with an intact uterus?
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Correct answer: Protect the endometrium from hyperplasia
When a woman with an intact uterus receives estrogen replacement, adding progestogen protects the endometrium from hyperplasia and possible malignancy.
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