GYN Lecture 5: menopause & HRT Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
avg menopause age -
correct answer ✅50-55yo
phases of menopause -
correct answer ✅perimenopause- symptoms begin, intermittent
menopause- 12 consecutive mo w out menses
postmenopause- generally 24-36mo after last menses, symptoms
subside
menopause has no relationship with -
correct answer ✅age at menarche
OCP use
parity
menopause does have relationship with -
correct answer ✅smoking
menopause occurs earlier --> 43-50yo
mothers age of menopause
causes of menopause -
correct answer ✅physiologic
, GYN Lecture 5: menopause & HRT Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
surgical
chemical (chemo/rad)
physiologic changes as you approach menopause -
correct answer ✅ovary minimally responds to pituitary
gonadotropins
ovarian production of E & Pg ends
androgen production reduced
impending ovarian failure starts _________before last menstrual
cycle -
correct answer ✅3-5yrs
S&S of perimenopause -
correct answer ✅heavy menses
endometrial hyperplasia
mood & emotional changes
hot flashes
night sweats
vaginal dryness/atrophy
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
avg menopause age -
correct answer ✅50-55yo
phases of menopause -
correct answer ✅perimenopause- symptoms begin, intermittent
menopause- 12 consecutive mo w out menses
postmenopause- generally 24-36mo after last menses, symptoms
subside
menopause has no relationship with -
correct answer ✅age at menarche
OCP use
parity
menopause does have relationship with -
correct answer ✅smoking
menopause occurs earlier --> 43-50yo
mothers age of menopause
causes of menopause -
correct answer ✅physiologic
, GYN Lecture 5: menopause & HRT Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
surgical
chemical (chemo/rad)
physiologic changes as you approach menopause -
correct answer ✅ovary minimally responds to pituitary
gonadotropins
ovarian production of E & Pg ends
androgen production reduced
impending ovarian failure starts _________before last menstrual
cycle -
correct answer ✅3-5yrs
S&S of perimenopause -
correct answer ✅heavy menses
endometrial hyperplasia
mood & emotional changes
hot flashes
night sweats
vaginal dryness/atrophy
