Problem: A 52-year-old presents to the clinic complaining of night sweats, irritability, hot flashes, and fatigue. She is determined to be experiencing menopause and is given a prescription for estrogen replacement therapy.
She asks you to explain what mechanisms underlie for why she is having these symptoms. How would you respond?
After your explanation, she asks you, "Why will the estrogen therapy make me feel better?" How would you respond?