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Rheumatoid Arthritis Quiz: RA and Estrogen Levels

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Ingrid Torjesen

Levels of sex hormones can affect risk and severity of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). How much do you know about the impact of estrogen on the condition? Test your knowledge with the quiz.

Is the following statement true or false?

Dysregulated estrogen impacts risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women, whereas in men risk of the condition is mediated by androgen levels.


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