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Week 10: Menopause and HRT Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What is menopause and its main cause? -
correct answer ✅Permanent cessation of menstruation caused by
loss of ovarian function and follicular activity.


Occurs at 51 on average and is associated with
physical/psychological and social changes.


Is silent taboo in some societies.


Give other causes of menopause. (5) -
correct answer ✅1. Surgical
2. Hysterectomy
3. Chemo/radiotherapy
4. Premature ovarian insufficiency
5. Genetic - Turner's syndrome


What are the stages of menopause? -
correct answer ✅- Premenopause
- Perimenopause
- Menopause
- Post-menopause

, Week 10: Menopause and HRT Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)




Give common symptoms and their associations of menopause. (5) -
correct answer ✅1. Vasomotor (hot flushes, night sweats)
2. Cognitive/psychological - mood swings, depression, insomnia,
lack of confidence
3. Physical - bloating, weight gain, hair loss, skin changes
4. Vaginal/sexual function - libido loss, vaginal dryness and
dyspareunia (painful sex)
5. Urinary - polyuria, urgency, incontinence, recurrent UTIs.