WH MENOPAUSE/MIDDLE AGED WOMEN'S
QUESTIONS
The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) current position on the use of HT in
menopausal women include:
a. HT is indicated for the sole purpose of preventing cardiovascular disease.
b. ET for less than 5 years has significant effect on the risk for breast cancer.
c. HT is recommended for prevention of cognitive aging or dementia.
d. EPT is recommended to decrease risk of endometrial carcinoma.
Ch 12 - Answers-b
Use of vaginal estrogen for treatment of VVA in a woman w/an intact uterus requires co-
administration use of progesterone.
T/F - Answers-F
For the woman who has never experienced orgasm, the clinician should
a.explain that most women achieve orgasm only through penetration if the vagina
b. suggest psychotherapy before suggesting any self help measurea
c. rec'd Kegel exercises to help inhibit orgasm response
d. diagram and describe female genital anatomy to her
Ch 16 - Answers-d
There is insufficient data to support the method for discontinuing hormone therapy.
Recurrence is similar whether tapered or if cessation is abrupt
T/F
Ch 12 - Answers-T
Modifiable risk factors for osteoporosis include all but the following
a. low estrogen level
b. lifestyle factors including smoking and excessive ETOH
c. advanced age
d. lack of wt bearing exercises
Ch 12 - Answers-c
What type(s) of estrogen are usually present in a woman's body in the postmenopausal
years?
QUESTIONS
The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) current position on the use of HT in
menopausal women include:
a. HT is indicated for the sole purpose of preventing cardiovascular disease.
b. ET for less than 5 years has significant effect on the risk for breast cancer.
c. HT is recommended for prevention of cognitive aging or dementia.
d. EPT is recommended to decrease risk of endometrial carcinoma.
Ch 12 - Answers-b
Use of vaginal estrogen for treatment of VVA in a woman w/an intact uterus requires co-
administration use of progesterone.
T/F - Answers-F
For the woman who has never experienced orgasm, the clinician should
a.explain that most women achieve orgasm only through penetration if the vagina
b. suggest psychotherapy before suggesting any self help measurea
c. rec'd Kegel exercises to help inhibit orgasm response
d. diagram and describe female genital anatomy to her
Ch 16 - Answers-d
There is insufficient data to support the method for discontinuing hormone therapy.
Recurrence is similar whether tapered or if cessation is abrupt
T/F
Ch 12 - Answers-T
Modifiable risk factors for osteoporosis include all but the following
a. low estrogen level
b. lifestyle factors including smoking and excessive ETOH
c. advanced age
d. lack of wt bearing exercises
Ch 12 - Answers-c
What type(s) of estrogen are usually present in a woman's body in the postmenopausal
years?
