100NURSING (CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY)
NAMS MENOPAUSE CERTIFICATION
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,Question 1: Obese women and estradiol levels during menopause (why they are
at higher risk of endometrial cancer)
Correct answer Obese women are more likely to have anovulatory cycles with high
estradiol levels. They are also more likely to have lower premenopause yet higher
postmenopause estradiol levels compared with women of normal weight.
Question 2: These ethnic groups have lower estradiol levels then white, black
and hispanic women.
Correct answer Chinese and Japanese women
Question 3: late menopause stage: 5-8 years after FMP. Somatic aging
predominates. Increased genitourinary symptoms.
Correct answer stage +2
Question 4: early post menopause: 2 years after FMP. FSH rises, estradiol
decreases. VMS predominate.
Correct answer Stages +1a, +1b, +1c
Question 5: Endocrine labs after menopause
Correct answer Elevated FSH, LH
Question 6: These hormones work during reproductive years to not deplete
follicle pool too quickly.
Correct answer AMH, inhibin B
, Question 7: Phases during menopause transition and PMS symptoms
Correct answer Menstrual cycle shortens, follicular phase compresses, women
spend more time in luteal phase.. meaning more premenstrual symptoms and more
frequent menstrual periods.
Question 8: How to respond if a patient requests FSH lab?
Correct answer many pitfalls, variable depending on the day of the cycle you draw
the lab, normal or low FSH is not helpful.
Question 9: The potentially superior marker of menopause, a lab.
Correct answer AMH
Question 10: Adrenal androgens: precursor hormones produced by the adrenal
gland that are enzymatically converted to active androgens or estrogens in
peripheral tissues.
Correct answer DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
Question 11: Location of estrogen receptors
Correct answer Vagina, vulva, urethra, trigone of the bladder
Question 12: Effects of estrogen on tissue
Correct answer maintain blood flow, the collagen, and HA within the epithelial
surfaces. Supports microbiome and protects tissue from pathogens.
Question 13: Vaginal changes with menopause
Correct answer Thinning, loss of elasticity, loss or absence or rugae.
NAMS MENOPAUSE CERTIFICATION
EXAM
2026-2027 UPDATE EXAM
Actual Questions and Answers
100% Guarantee Pass
This Exam contains:
100 Questions and Answers
100% Guarantee Pass
Complete Q&A; Study Guide
Each Question Includes The Correct Answer
Expert-Verified Explanation
,Question 1: Obese women and estradiol levels during menopause (why they are
at higher risk of endometrial cancer)
Correct answer Obese women are more likely to have anovulatory cycles with high
estradiol levels. They are also more likely to have lower premenopause yet higher
postmenopause estradiol levels compared with women of normal weight.
Question 2: These ethnic groups have lower estradiol levels then white, black
and hispanic women.
Correct answer Chinese and Japanese women
Question 3: late menopause stage: 5-8 years after FMP. Somatic aging
predominates. Increased genitourinary symptoms.
Correct answer stage +2
Question 4: early post menopause: 2 years after FMP. FSH rises, estradiol
decreases. VMS predominate.
Correct answer Stages +1a, +1b, +1c
Question 5: Endocrine labs after menopause
Correct answer Elevated FSH, LH
Question 6: These hormones work during reproductive years to not deplete
follicle pool too quickly.
Correct answer AMH, inhibin B
, Question 7: Phases during menopause transition and PMS symptoms
Correct answer Menstrual cycle shortens, follicular phase compresses, women
spend more time in luteal phase.. meaning more premenstrual symptoms and more
frequent menstrual periods.
Question 8: How to respond if a patient requests FSH lab?
Correct answer many pitfalls, variable depending on the day of the cycle you draw
the lab, normal or low FSH is not helpful.
Question 9: The potentially superior marker of menopause, a lab.
Correct answer AMH
Question 10: Adrenal androgens: precursor hormones produced by the adrenal
gland that are enzymatically converted to active androgens or estrogens in
peripheral tissues.
Correct answer DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
Question 11: Location of estrogen receptors
Correct answer Vagina, vulva, urethra, trigone of the bladder
Question 12: Effects of estrogen on tissue
Correct answer maintain blood flow, the collagen, and HA within the epithelial
surfaces. Supports microbiome and protects tissue from pathogens.
Question 13: Vaginal changes with menopause
Correct answer Thinning, loss of elasticity, loss or absence or rugae.
