Women's Health Final Module 6 Review
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
Natural Menopause: - ANSWER A cessation of menstruation for at least 12
consecutive months, median age 52
Perimenopause: - ANSWER Cycle irregularities and menopause symptoms: hot
flashes, vaginal dryness, decreased libido, dyspareunia; spans 2-8 years prior to
last menstrual period.
Induced menopause - ANSWER -surgically (bilateral oophorectomy)
- chemotherapy or radiation
premature ovarian failure - ANSWER Occurs in women younger than age 40,
temporary or permanent loss of ovarian function associated with autoimmune
and genetic disorders
Menopause Presentation: - ANSWER - Irregular menses
- hot flashes
- Skin/hair/nail changes
- painful intercourse
- decreased libido
- fatigue
- sleep disturbance
- Atrophic vaginitis: thin yellow discharge, pH >5.5, pruritis
- Decreased bone density
, - dry skin
- forgetfulness
- anxiety
- headaches
- palpitations
Menopause is a marked reduction in ovarian estrogen productions. This causes - -
ANSWER low serum estradiol and VMS
The predominant estrogen after menopause is - ANSWER estrone
Midlife Health Issues: - ANSWER - Cancer
- Osteoporosis
- Obesity
- CVD
- Type 2 DM
Cancer - ANSWER Most frequently diagnosed breast (30%), lung (13%), colon
and rectum (8%), pancreatic (8%)
Osteoporosis: Decreased bone mass; most common cause of morbidity in
postmenopausal women
Screening starts at age 65 - ANSWER - Primary: aging slow decline in bone
mass, menopause associated estrogen deficiency triggers bone loss
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
Natural Menopause: - ANSWER A cessation of menstruation for at least 12
consecutive months, median age 52
Perimenopause: - ANSWER Cycle irregularities and menopause symptoms: hot
flashes, vaginal dryness, decreased libido, dyspareunia; spans 2-8 years prior to
last menstrual period.
Induced menopause - ANSWER -surgically (bilateral oophorectomy)
- chemotherapy or radiation
premature ovarian failure - ANSWER Occurs in women younger than age 40,
temporary or permanent loss of ovarian function associated with autoimmune
and genetic disorders
Menopause Presentation: - ANSWER - Irregular menses
- hot flashes
- Skin/hair/nail changes
- painful intercourse
- decreased libido
- fatigue
- sleep disturbance
- Atrophic vaginitis: thin yellow discharge, pH >5.5, pruritis
- Decreased bone density
, - dry skin
- forgetfulness
- anxiety
- headaches
- palpitations
Menopause is a marked reduction in ovarian estrogen productions. This causes - -
ANSWER low serum estradiol and VMS
The predominant estrogen after menopause is - ANSWER estrone
Midlife Health Issues: - ANSWER - Cancer
- Osteoporosis
- Obesity
- CVD
- Type 2 DM
Cancer - ANSWER Most frequently diagnosed breast (30%), lung (13%), colon
and rectum (8%), pancreatic (8%)
Osteoporosis: Decreased bone mass; most common cause of morbidity in
postmenopausal women
Screening starts at age 65 - ANSWER - Primary: aging slow decline in bone
mass, menopause associated estrogen deficiency triggers bone loss
