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1
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What is the average age for menopause?

A

51 years

2
Q

The definitions of early and late menopause

A

<45 years (early)

>54 years (late)

3
Q

What are the effects of oestrogen?

A

Secondary sexual characteristics, hair, fat growth and body shape, bone health, collagen function and endometerial hyperplasia

4
Q

What are some symptoms of menopause?

A

hot flushes, sweating, anxiety, low mood, insomnia, vaginal dryness, reduced libido, headaches, palpitations, joint ache

5
Q

What are some longer term symptoms of menopause?

A

atrophy or breasts and genitals

6
Q

What is the most common symptom?

A

Hot flushes - 60-80% of women will experience, 20% will be severe, last an average of 2 years, 10% can last >15 years. Duration = 3-5 mins

7
Q

What can occur around the menopause (bleeding)?

A

DUB - intermenstrual bleeding, irregular bleeds or post menopausal

8
Q

How can you manage the menopause conservatively?

A

diet, weight loss, exercise, lifestyle and reduce caffeine

9
Q

How can you manage menorrhagia that may present with menopause?

A

mefanamic acid, transexamic acid, progesterones, IUS, endometrial ablation, hysterectomy

10
Q

How can you manage the menopause with drugs?

A

HRT (oestrogen or combined)

11
Q

What are the positives to HRT?

A

increase QOL, symptom control, reduce risk of bowel cancer/osteoporotic fractures, ?protective against alzheimer’s

12
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What are the negatives of HRT?

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VTE, CVA, increased risk of breast cancer