Menopause Society Exam: Key Quiz
Questions and Answers
Average age of natural menopause in the United States - CORRECT ANSWERS 51 years
Stage in STRAW+10 with variable cycle length and elevated FSH - CORRECT ANSWERS Early
menopausal transition
LOOP events are associated with - CORRECT ANSWERS Anovulatory cycles
POI is diagnosed when amenorrhea occurs before - CORRECT ANSWERS 40
Common GSM symptom - CORRECT ANSWERS Vaginal dryness
Hormone change most responsible for symptoms of menopause - CORRECT ANSWERS
Decreased estrogen
STRAW stage includes missed periods for >60 days - CORRECT ANSWERS -1
Primary ovarian insufficiency may result from - CORRECT ANSWERS Chemotherapy
Therapy contraindicated in women with a history of breast cancer - CORRECT ANSWERS
Systemic hormone therapy
Not a vasomotor symptom - CORRECT ANSWERS Joint pain
Role of progestogen in hormone therapy - CORRECT ANSWERS Endometrial protection
, Early menopause increases risk for which condition - CORRECT ANSWERS CVD
Used to treat GSM - CORRECT ANSWERS Vaginal estrogen
Risk factor for VMS - CORRECT ANSWERS Smoking
Evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding includes - CORRECT ANSWERS Ultrasound and
biopsy
Menopausal hair loss evaluation includes - CORRECT ANSWERS Thyroid testing
Antidepressant also used for VMS - CORRECT ANSWERS Paroxetine
High tone pelvic floor dysfunction best treated by - CORRECT ANSWERS Pelvic floor PT
First-line therapy for mild depression - CORRECT ANSWERS CBT
Cancer with screening via colonoscopy - CORRECT ANSWERS Colorectal
Tool that assesses osteoporosis fracture risk - CORRECT ANSWERS FRAX
Best initial test for thyroid function - CORRECT ANSWERS TSH
Gallstones more common postmenopause due to - CORRECT ANSWERS Increased estrogen
Questions and Answers
Average age of natural menopause in the United States - CORRECT ANSWERS 51 years
Stage in STRAW+10 with variable cycle length and elevated FSH - CORRECT ANSWERS Early
menopausal transition
LOOP events are associated with - CORRECT ANSWERS Anovulatory cycles
POI is diagnosed when amenorrhea occurs before - CORRECT ANSWERS 40
Common GSM symptom - CORRECT ANSWERS Vaginal dryness
Hormone change most responsible for symptoms of menopause - CORRECT ANSWERS
Decreased estrogen
STRAW stage includes missed periods for >60 days - CORRECT ANSWERS -1
Primary ovarian insufficiency may result from - CORRECT ANSWERS Chemotherapy
Therapy contraindicated in women with a history of breast cancer - CORRECT ANSWERS
Systemic hormone therapy
Not a vasomotor symptom - CORRECT ANSWERS Joint pain
Role of progestogen in hormone therapy - CORRECT ANSWERS Endometrial protection
, Early menopause increases risk for which condition - CORRECT ANSWERS CVD
Used to treat GSM - CORRECT ANSWERS Vaginal estrogen
Risk factor for VMS - CORRECT ANSWERS Smoking
Evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding includes - CORRECT ANSWERS Ultrasound and
biopsy
Menopausal hair loss evaluation includes - CORRECT ANSWERS Thyroid testing
Antidepressant also used for VMS - CORRECT ANSWERS Paroxetine
High tone pelvic floor dysfunction best treated by - CORRECT ANSWERS Pelvic floor PT
First-line therapy for mild depression - CORRECT ANSWERS CBT
Cancer with screening via colonoscopy - CORRECT ANSWERS Colorectal
Tool that assesses osteoporosis fracture risk - CORRECT ANSWERS FRAX
Best initial test for thyroid function - CORRECT ANSWERS TSH
Gallstones more common postmenopause due to - CORRECT ANSWERS Increased estrogen
