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Question 8A 45-year-old woman presents with heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pressure. Ultrasound reveals multiple uterine fibroids. Which of the following is NOT a potential management option?%u2022Hysterectomy%u2022Myomectomy%u2022Uterine artery embolization%u2022Hormone replacement therapy%u2022GnRH agonistsAnswer: Hormone replacement therapyExplanation: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is not a treatment for uterine fibroids. In fact, HRT can potentially stimulate fibroid growth due to its estrogenic effects. The other options listed are all potential management strategies for uterine fibroids. Hysterectomy is a definitive treatment, myomectomy removes fibroids while preserving the uterus, uterine artery embolization cuts off blood supply to fibroids, and GnRH agonists can temporarily shrink fibroids and control symptoms.