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clinical manifestations of PCOS

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chronic anovulation
hyperandrogenism (hirsutism, acne, alopecia)

deepening of voice, increased musc mass and clitormegaly may occur but are more suggestive of virilizing (andorgen secreting) tumor

2
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pathophysiology of PCOS

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gonadotropin secretion disturbance (increased LH to FSH ratio, causing increased androgen)

steroidogenesis disorder
insulin resistance

3
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how does PCOS cause endometrial hyperplasia

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increased androgen goes to adipose tissue and is converted to estrone, which goes to uterus and stimulates endometrial hyperplasia

4
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spironolactone

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used to tx PCOS

competitive inhibitor of androgen receptor

5
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menopause

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final menstrual period and is usually confirmed when woman has missed her period for 12 months

6
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what occurs in menopause transition

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menstrual cycle becomes variable in length and then becomes an interval of amenorrhea of over 60 days

7
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when do you see vasomotor symptoms/hot flashes

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late transition of menopause and early postmenopause

8
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when do you see dryness, dyspareunia, urinary symptoms with respect to menopause?

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late post menopause

9
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menopausal symptoms

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vasomotor symptoms
vaginal dryness
sleep disturbances
depressed mood

10
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true or false: WHI had subjects that had BMI that were higher than in observational group

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true (WHI had subjects with BMI 28-30)

11
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CEE with bazedoxifene–the bazodoxifene fxns as?

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it’s estrogen-like on bone but anti-estrogen on the uterus so it provides endometrial protection

12
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current indications for menopausal hromone therapy

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symptomatic postmenopausal women less than a deade out from final menstrual period and W/O increased risk for CHD and breast cancer

NOT indicated for prevention of chronic disease (CHD, etc)

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ospemifene

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SERM taken orally for atrpohic vaginitis and dsypareunia