menopause and estrogen replacement therapy
questions with correct answers
What are the uses for hormone replacement therapy for women? (2)
Correct Ans ✓✓ Manage menopause symptoms & osteoporosis
(There are more but these are the only ones discussed)
What is a bioidentical hormone? Correct Ans ✓✓ They are the same in
molecular structure as the endogenous hormones produced in a woman's
body
Bioidentical hormones are typically compounded but some may be
manufactured.
What menopause related symptoms are treated with estrogen and
progestin? Correct Ans ✓✓ Hot flashes, vulvovaginal atrophy,
prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis
Hot flashes accompanied by flushing are known as? Correct Ans ✓✓
Hot flushes
Hot flashes are associated with a surge in _____ and a decline in
___________ & __________. Correct Ans ✓✓ LH, estrogen &
progesterone
What are some factors that trigger hot flashes? Correct Ans ✓✓ Stress,
excitement, fear, anxiety, alcohol, caffeine, environmental
, Hot flashes that occur at night are called? Correct Ans ✓✓ Night sweats
A decrease in muscle tone throughout the pelvic area can lead to
_______ and ___________. Correct Ans ✓✓ UTI and incontinence
During vaginal atrophy, the ovaries and uterus ________
[increase/decrease] in size. Correct Ans ✓✓ Decrease
In postmenopausal women, vaginal pH increases from 5 to 7 which
makes the tissue more susceptible to _________. Correct Ans ✓✓
Infection
True/False: women begin to develop atherosclerosis immediately
following menopause Correct Ans ✓✓ True, within 5-10 years
Estrogen stimulates enzyme production that affects _____________
metabolism Correct Ans ✓✓ Cholesterol
True/False: estrogen is involved in vascular elasticity, contributing to
increased risk for hypertension in postmenopausal women Correct Ans
✓✓ True
Does breast tissue mass increase or decrease during menopause? Correct
Ans ✓✓ Decrease
Glandular tissue is replaced by fat deposits and connective tissue
questions with correct answers
What are the uses for hormone replacement therapy for women? (2)
Correct Ans ✓✓ Manage menopause symptoms & osteoporosis
(There are more but these are the only ones discussed)
What is a bioidentical hormone? Correct Ans ✓✓ They are the same in
molecular structure as the endogenous hormones produced in a woman's
body
Bioidentical hormones are typically compounded but some may be
manufactured.
What menopause related symptoms are treated with estrogen and
progestin? Correct Ans ✓✓ Hot flashes, vulvovaginal atrophy,
prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis
Hot flashes accompanied by flushing are known as? Correct Ans ✓✓
Hot flushes
Hot flashes are associated with a surge in _____ and a decline in
___________ & __________. Correct Ans ✓✓ LH, estrogen &
progesterone
What are some factors that trigger hot flashes? Correct Ans ✓✓ Stress,
excitement, fear, anxiety, alcohol, caffeine, environmental
, Hot flashes that occur at night are called? Correct Ans ✓✓ Night sweats
A decrease in muscle tone throughout the pelvic area can lead to
_______ and ___________. Correct Ans ✓✓ UTI and incontinence
During vaginal atrophy, the ovaries and uterus ________
[increase/decrease] in size. Correct Ans ✓✓ Decrease
In postmenopausal women, vaginal pH increases from 5 to 7 which
makes the tissue more susceptible to _________. Correct Ans ✓✓
Infection
True/False: women begin to develop atherosclerosis immediately
following menopause Correct Ans ✓✓ True, within 5-10 years
Estrogen stimulates enzyme production that affects _____________
metabolism Correct Ans ✓✓ Cholesterol
True/False: estrogen is involved in vascular elasticity, contributing to
increased risk for hypertension in postmenopausal women Correct Ans
✓✓ True
Does breast tissue mass increase or decrease during menopause? Correct
Ans ✓✓ Decrease
Glandular tissue is replaced by fat deposits and connective tissue
