QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+.
◍ Span of peri-menopause Answer:2-8 years
◍ How does perimenopause affect the cycle? Answer:Heavier or
lighter flow
Period of amenorrhea
Worsening PMS
◍ Average age of menopause? Answer:52
◍ Risk for early menopause Answer:Low BMI
Smoking
◍ What hormone is related to hot flashes in menopuase? Answer:LH
◍ Symptoms of menopause Answer:Hot flashes, sleep disturbances,
vaginal dryness, dyspareunia
◍ Preventative actions against osteoporosis Answer:Adequate
calcium intake
Adequate vitamin D intake
Weight bearing exercise
, Fall prevention
Avoid tobacco
Moderate alcohol intake
◍ Contraindictions to estrogen use Answer:Breast cancer
Estrogen dependent neoplasia
Hx of uterine or ovarian cancer
CAD or stroke
Liver disorder
Abnormal genital bleeding
History of active VTE
◍ Contraindications to progestogen use Answer:History of active
VTE
Liver disorder
Breast cancer
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Pregnancy
◍ What type of hormonal therapy can woman with a hysterectomy be
prescribed? Answer:Estrogen therapy
◍ Side effects of estrogen therapy Answer:Fluid retention
Bloating