NAMs Menopause Certification Exam
Questions Answered Correctly 2026 update
Climacteric phase - CORRECT ANSWERS The period of endrocrinologic, somatic, and
transitory psychologic changes that occur around the time of menopause.
Early menopause - CORRECT ANSWERS LMP before age 45
Late menopause - CORRECT ANSWERS LMP after age 54
Primary ovarian insufficiency - CORRECT ANSWERS Menopause that occurs before age 40
Early menopause transition (stage -2) - CORRECT ANSWERS Persistent difference of 7 days or
more in the length of consecutive cycles.
Late menopause transition (stage -1) - CORRECT ANSWERS 60 or more consecutive days of
amenorrhea
Luteal out of phase event (LOOP) - CORRECT ANSWERS Explains why some perimenopausal
women have elevated estrogen level sometimes...In the early menopause transition, elevated FSH levels
are adequate to recruit a second follicle which results in a follicular phase-like rise in estradiol secretion
superimposed on the mid-to-late luteal phase of the ongoing ovulatory cycle.
Obese women and estradiol levels during menopause - CORRECT ANSWERS 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. (why they are at higher risk of endometrial cancer)
Chinese and Japanese women - CORRECT ANSWERS These ethnic groups have lower estradiol
levels then white, black and hispanic women.
stage +2 - CORRECT ANSWERS late menopause stage: 5-8 years after FMP. Somatic aging
predominates. Increased genitourinary symptoms.
Stages +1a, +1b, +1c - CORRECT ANSWERS early post menopause: 2 years after FMP. FSH
rises, estradiol decreases. VMS predominate.
Elevated FSH, LH - CORRECT ANSWERS Endocrine labs after menopause
AMH, inhibin B - CORRECT ANSWERS These hormones work during reproductive years to not
deplete follicle pool too quickly.
Phases during menopause transition and PMS symptoms - CORRECT ANSWERS Menstrual
cycle shortenes, follicular phase compresses, women spend more time in luteal phase.. meaning more
premenstrual symptoms and more frequent menstrual periods.
, How to respond if a patient requests FSH lab? - CORRECT ANSWERS many pitfalls, variable
depending on the day of the cycle you draw the lab, normal or low FSH is not helpful.
The potentially superior marker of menopause, a lab. - CORRECT ANSWERS AMH
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) - CORRECT ANSWERS Adrenal androgens: precursor
hromones produced by the adrenal gland that are enzymatically converted to active androgens or
estrogens in peripheral tissues.
Location of estrogen receptors - CORRECT ANSWERS Vagina, vulva, urethra, trigone of the
bladder
Effects of estrogen on tissue - CORRECT ANSWERS maintain blood flow, the collagen, and HA
within the epithelial surfaces. Supports microbiome and protects tissue from pathogens.
Vaginal changes with menopause - CORRECT ANSWERS Thinning, loss of elasticity, loss or
absence or rugae.
Vagina and urethra in menopause - CORRECT ANSWERS vagina narrows, urethra moves
closer to the introitus.
Stress urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWERS Vaginal estrogen and urinary incontinence:
what type does it help with?
Treatment for FPHL - CORRECT ANSWERS Minoxidil, spironolactone, finasteride, estrogen
therapy
Late reporoductive years -3b and -3a. What happens with menstrual cycles, FSH, AMH, AFC, inhibin? -
CORRECT ANSWERS -3b: menstrual cycles normal, FSH normal, AMH low, AFC low, inhibin
low.
-3a: subtle menstrual changes, variable FSH, AMH low, AFC low, inhibin low.
When it is appropriate to check an FSH during the cycle if you check it? and why? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Cycle day #3. Elevated estradiol can suppress FSH giving a falsely normal FSH level.
AMH
produced by...
used to test...
Is it a screening tool for fertility?
When does it peak? - CORRECT ANSWERS produced by granulosa cells
used to test damage to ovarian follicle reserve. If AMH is low, the woman has a low ovarian reserve.
not recommended as a screening tool to predict fertility.
Peaks at around 25 years old. So before age 25, this test is not helpful.
Questions Answered Correctly 2026 update
Climacteric phase - CORRECT ANSWERS The period of endrocrinologic, somatic, and
transitory psychologic changes that occur around the time of menopause.
Early menopause - CORRECT ANSWERS LMP before age 45
Late menopause - CORRECT ANSWERS LMP after age 54
Primary ovarian insufficiency - CORRECT ANSWERS Menopause that occurs before age 40
Early menopause transition (stage -2) - CORRECT ANSWERS Persistent difference of 7 days or
more in the length of consecutive cycles.
Late menopause transition (stage -1) - CORRECT ANSWERS 60 or more consecutive days of
amenorrhea
Luteal out of phase event (LOOP) - CORRECT ANSWERS Explains why some perimenopausal
women have elevated estrogen level sometimes...In the early menopause transition, elevated FSH levels
are adequate to recruit a second follicle which results in a follicular phase-like rise in estradiol secretion
superimposed on the mid-to-late luteal phase of the ongoing ovulatory cycle.
Obese women and estradiol levels during menopause - CORRECT ANSWERS 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. (why they are at higher risk of endometrial cancer)
Chinese and Japanese women - CORRECT ANSWERS These ethnic groups have lower estradiol
levels then white, black and hispanic women.
stage +2 - CORRECT ANSWERS late menopause stage: 5-8 years after FMP. Somatic aging
predominates. Increased genitourinary symptoms.
Stages +1a, +1b, +1c - CORRECT ANSWERS early post menopause: 2 years after FMP. FSH
rises, estradiol decreases. VMS predominate.
Elevated FSH, LH - CORRECT ANSWERS Endocrine labs after menopause
AMH, inhibin B - CORRECT ANSWERS These hormones work during reproductive years to not
deplete follicle pool too quickly.
Phases during menopause transition and PMS symptoms - CORRECT ANSWERS Menstrual
cycle shortenes, follicular phase compresses, women spend more time in luteal phase.. meaning more
premenstrual symptoms and more frequent menstrual periods.
, How to respond if a patient requests FSH lab? - CORRECT ANSWERS many pitfalls, variable
depending on the day of the cycle you draw the lab, normal or low FSH is not helpful.
The potentially superior marker of menopause, a lab. - CORRECT ANSWERS AMH
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) - CORRECT ANSWERS Adrenal androgens: precursor
hromones produced by the adrenal gland that are enzymatically converted to active androgens or
estrogens in peripheral tissues.
Location of estrogen receptors - CORRECT ANSWERS Vagina, vulva, urethra, trigone of the
bladder
Effects of estrogen on tissue - CORRECT ANSWERS maintain blood flow, the collagen, and HA
within the epithelial surfaces. Supports microbiome and protects tissue from pathogens.
Vaginal changes with menopause - CORRECT ANSWERS Thinning, loss of elasticity, loss or
absence or rugae.
Vagina and urethra in menopause - CORRECT ANSWERS vagina narrows, urethra moves
closer to the introitus.
Stress urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWERS Vaginal estrogen and urinary incontinence:
what type does it help with?
Treatment for FPHL - CORRECT ANSWERS Minoxidil, spironolactone, finasteride, estrogen
therapy
Late reporoductive years -3b and -3a. What happens with menstrual cycles, FSH, AMH, AFC, inhibin? -
CORRECT ANSWERS -3b: menstrual cycles normal, FSH normal, AMH low, AFC low, inhibin
low.
-3a: subtle menstrual changes, variable FSH, AMH low, AFC low, inhibin low.
When it is appropriate to check an FSH during the cycle if you check it? and why? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Cycle day #3. Elevated estradiol can suppress FSH giving a falsely normal FSH level.
AMH
produced by...
used to test...
Is it a screening tool for fertility?
When does it peak? - CORRECT ANSWERS produced by granulosa cells
used to test damage to ovarian follicle reserve. If AMH is low, the woman has a low ovarian reserve.
not recommended as a screening tool to predict fertility.
Peaks at around 25 years old. So before age 25, this test is not helpful.
