A 24 year old female patient is being treated for uterine fi…
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A 24 yeаr оld femаle pаtient is being treated fоr uterine fibrоids. Her symptoms include vaginal bleeding and pelvic pressure. While discussing treatment options, the physician educates the patient that a concerning complication of uterine fibroids is ______________ (1). After a discussion of treatment options, the physician places the patient on a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists to reduce the size of the fibroids prior to surgical treatment. Knowing that this medication can induce a false menopause state, the patient should increase their consumption of ______________ (2). Which two answer choices correctly fit into blank 1 and blank 2?