Menopause/HRT Exam 1 - Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
What is the main lab test indicator that a woman is going through
menopause? -
correct answer ✅increased FSH
T/F: HRT is more effective when started earlier to the onset of
menopause. -
correct answer ✅True
When is a woman considered officially postmenopausal? -
correct answer ✅12 months of amenorrhea
What are the main acute symptoms associated with menopause? -
correct answer ✅vasomotor symptoms
- hot flashes
- night sweats
genitourinary atrophy
- irritation
- dyspareunia (pain with intercourse)
- dysuria
- amenorrhea/irregular menses
,Menopause/HRT Exam 1 - Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
psychogenic manifestations
What is the pathophysiology of menopause? -
correct answer ✅1. ovarian failure/loss of ovarian follicles
2. decreased production of estradiol
3. loss of negative feedback at the anterior pituitary
4. Increased LH and FSH
5. Increased GnRH
What hormone(s) can ovaries still produce when undergoing
menopause? How does this relate to estradiol production? -
correct answer ✅Androstenedione
Androstenedione can be converted to estrone which is in
equilibrium with estradiol
Menopause can lead to increased risk of what co-morbidities? -
correct answer ✅coronary heart disease and osteoporosis
, Menopause/HRT Exam 1 - Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
_____________ (estrone (E1), estradiol (E2)) is the primary
circulating estrogen prior to menopause while ____________
(estrone (E1), estradiol (E2)) is the primary circulating estrogen
post-menopause. -
correct answer ✅estrogen (E2) prior
estrone (E1) post
A woman's total body exposure to estradiol (E2) is directly related
to? -
correct answer ✅body mass (more obese = higher overall
exposure)
Transdermal estradiol __________ (does, does not) require
progestin replacement if a woman __________ (has, does not have)
an intact uterus. -
correct answer ✅does, has
What is the main purpose of vaginal estradiol creams? -
correct answer ✅local treatment and symptom relief (will not help
vasomotor symptoms)
10 mcg of ethinyl estradiol (EE) = ______ mg of Premarin
(conjugated estrogens)
Answers (Grade A+)
What is the main lab test indicator that a woman is going through
menopause? -
correct answer ✅increased FSH
T/F: HRT is more effective when started earlier to the onset of
menopause. -
correct answer ✅True
When is a woman considered officially postmenopausal? -
correct answer ✅12 months of amenorrhea
What are the main acute symptoms associated with menopause? -
correct answer ✅vasomotor symptoms
- hot flashes
- night sweats
genitourinary atrophy
- irritation
- dyspareunia (pain with intercourse)
- dysuria
- amenorrhea/irregular menses
,Menopause/HRT Exam 1 - Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
psychogenic manifestations
What is the pathophysiology of menopause? -
correct answer ✅1. ovarian failure/loss of ovarian follicles
2. decreased production of estradiol
3. loss of negative feedback at the anterior pituitary
4. Increased LH and FSH
5. Increased GnRH
What hormone(s) can ovaries still produce when undergoing
menopause? How does this relate to estradiol production? -
correct answer ✅Androstenedione
Androstenedione can be converted to estrone which is in
equilibrium with estradiol
Menopause can lead to increased risk of what co-morbidities? -
correct answer ✅coronary heart disease and osteoporosis
, Menopause/HRT Exam 1 - Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
_____________ (estrone (E1), estradiol (E2)) is the primary
circulating estrogen prior to menopause while ____________
(estrone (E1), estradiol (E2)) is the primary circulating estrogen
post-menopause. -
correct answer ✅estrogen (E2) prior
estrone (E1) post
A woman's total body exposure to estradiol (E2) is directly related
to? -
correct answer ✅body mass (more obese = higher overall
exposure)
Transdermal estradiol __________ (does, does not) require
progestin replacement if a woman __________ (has, does not have)
an intact uterus. -
correct answer ✅does, has
What is the main purpose of vaginal estradiol creams? -
correct answer ✅local treatment and symptom relief (will not help
vasomotor symptoms)
10 mcg of ethinyl estradiol (EE) = ______ mg of Premarin
(conjugated estrogens)
