Menopause Flashcards
1
Q
menopause
A
cessation of menstrual periods
2
Q
what is the average age
A
52
3
Q
pre-menopause
A
period before menopause
start of last period and up to 12 months later
4
Q
signs
A
hot flush night sweats vaginal dryness reduce libido difficulty orgasm low mood tired
5
Q
investigations
A
history
6
Q
management
A
lifestyle management
HRT
manage symptomatically
7
Q
what is given if the patient does/nt have a uterus
A
uterus present:
opposed oestrogen
uterus not present:
oestrogen only
8
Q
premature ovarian insufficiency and what should be offered
A
onset of menopause before 40
combined HRT till 51
9
Q
what is a interesting feature about the coil in terms of management of HRT
A
can be the progesterone part of HRT up to 4yrs
10
Q
what can be given to control the vasomotor signs
A
SSRI
11
Q
what are the risks of taking HRT
A
breast cancer
VTE
stroke
12
Q
which part of HRT causes the increased risk of breast cancer
A
progesterone
