Menopause (HD) Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
What is menopause? -
correct answer ✅The permanent end of ovulation and menses.
Is menopause considered a disease? -
correct answer ✅No, it is a natural and normal life transition.
Major vasomotor symptoms of menopause -
correct answer ✅Hot flashes, redness of face/neck, and night and
daytime sweats.
Sleep disturbances in menopause -
correct answer ✅Difficulty falling asleep and frequent night
awakenings.
Cognitive and psychological changes in menopause -
correct answer ✅Memory problems and mood changes.
Physical changes in menopause -
correct answer ✅Hair, skin, eye, and weight changes, plus
urogenital atrophy.
, Menopause (HD) Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
What is urogenital atrophy? -
correct answer ✅Atrophic changes involving genital and urinary
tissues associated with menopause.
Primary hormone therapy for hot flashes & night sweats -
correct answer ✅Estrogen replacement / hormone therapy.
Hormone therapy requirement for a woman WITH a uterus -
correct answer ✅Estrogen + progesterone combined.
Why combine progesterone with estrogen if a uterus is present? -
correct answer ✅To prevent unopposed estrogen from causing
endometrial hyperplasia and cancer.
Hormone therapy for a woman WITHOUT a uterus -
correct answer ✅Estrogen alone.
Serious risks associated with hormone therapy -
correct answer ✅Increased risk of blood clots, heart disease,
stroke, and breast cancer.
Answers (Grade A+)
What is menopause? -
correct answer ✅The permanent end of ovulation and menses.
Is menopause considered a disease? -
correct answer ✅No, it is a natural and normal life transition.
Major vasomotor symptoms of menopause -
correct answer ✅Hot flashes, redness of face/neck, and night and
daytime sweats.
Sleep disturbances in menopause -
correct answer ✅Difficulty falling asleep and frequent night
awakenings.
Cognitive and psychological changes in menopause -
correct answer ✅Memory problems and mood changes.
Physical changes in menopause -
correct answer ✅Hair, skin, eye, and weight changes, plus
urogenital atrophy.
, Menopause (HD) Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
What is urogenital atrophy? -
correct answer ✅Atrophic changes involving genital and urinary
tissues associated with menopause.
Primary hormone therapy for hot flashes & night sweats -
correct answer ✅Estrogen replacement / hormone therapy.
Hormone therapy requirement for a woman WITH a uterus -
correct answer ✅Estrogen + progesterone combined.
Why combine progesterone with estrogen if a uterus is present? -
correct answer ✅To prevent unopposed estrogen from causing
endometrial hyperplasia and cancer.
Hormone therapy for a woman WITHOUT a uterus -
correct answer ✅Estrogen alone.
Serious risks associated with hormone therapy -
correct answer ✅Increased risk of blood clots, heart disease,
stroke, and breast cancer.
