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860e: Menopause, N/V in pregnancy,
GDM, Preeclampsia Questions and
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Menopause: Goals of Therapy Ans: improve quality of life and
© 2026 Assignment
sx relief
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- Menopause is a normal physiologic process
Expert
- Therapy is aimed at sx tx assoc w/ this IF they negatively
impact functioning and quality of life.
What is menopause? Ans: - one year w/out menstrual cycle
- can take 2-4 years
- permanent stopping of ovarian hormones
- usually around age 50
- can be natural or medically induced
- induced is associated w/ more severe sx bc its a rapid onset
- FSH increased
Menopause: algorithm Ans: - only treat if they have sx
, 2
- lowest dose possible
- GSM: use local agents if possible
- VSM: use estrogen
oral estrogen conversions Ans: 5 mcg EE = 0.625 mg CEE
20 mcg EE = 2.5 mg CEE
© 2026 Assignment
Common CHC dose = 20-35 mcg EE
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Common MHT dose = 0.3 - 0.625 mg CEE
Expert
- lower dose of estrogen in menopausal tx than for BC
Why does hysterectomy matter when choosing tx for
menopause sx? Ans: - if pt no longer has a uterus, no
overgrowth of endometrial tissue can occur from estrogen only
tx
- if NO hysterectomy, need to give progesterone also to
prevent overgrowth of tissue
Menopause: thought process Ans: 1. do sx require tx?
2. what kind of sx? (VMS, GSM, both)
3. sx severity?
4. Are they appropriate for MHT?
5. tx options
860e: Menopause, N/V in pregnancy,
GDM, Preeclampsia Questions and
Answers (100% Correct Answers)
Already Graded A+
Menopause: Goals of Therapy Ans: improve quality of life and
© 2026 Assignment
sx relief
Guru01 - Stuvia
- Menopause is a normal physiologic process
Expert
- Therapy is aimed at sx tx assoc w/ this IF they negatively
impact functioning and quality of life.
What is menopause? Ans: - one year w/out menstrual cycle
- can take 2-4 years
- permanent stopping of ovarian hormones
- usually around age 50
- can be natural or medically induced
- induced is associated w/ more severe sx bc its a rapid onset
- FSH increased
Menopause: algorithm Ans: - only treat if they have sx
, 2
- lowest dose possible
- GSM: use local agents if possible
- VSM: use estrogen
oral estrogen conversions Ans: 5 mcg EE = 0.625 mg CEE
20 mcg EE = 2.5 mg CEE
© 2026 Assignment
Common CHC dose = 20-35 mcg EE
Guru01 - Stuvia
Common MHT dose = 0.3 - 0.625 mg CEE
Expert
- lower dose of estrogen in menopausal tx than for BC
Why does hysterectomy matter when choosing tx for
menopause sx? Ans: - if pt no longer has a uterus, no
overgrowth of endometrial tissue can occur from estrogen only
tx
- if NO hysterectomy, need to give progesterone also to
prevent overgrowth of tissue
Menopause: thought process Ans: 1. do sx require tx?
2. what kind of sx? (VMS, GSM, both)
3. sx severity?
4. Are they appropriate for MHT?
5. tx options
