aging

Question 1

What are some common changes to the body with age?

Answer 1

Decreased lens elasticity causing presbyopia, elastin/collagen changes, menopause, reduced ADH responsiveness, hearing decline, appetite change, muscle wasting/weakness

Question 2

Why does sexual responsiveness decline with age in females?

Answer 2

reduced orgasm intesity, decreases stimulation reponse, decreased vaginal lubrication, endocrine changes

Question 3

Why does sexual responsiveness decline with age in males?

Answer 3

decreased sex drive, errectile changes, longer refractory period, endocrine changes

Question 4

What are the risk factors for falls?

Answer 4

age, previous fall, polypharmacy (>4 drugs), impaired cognition, poor vision, muscle weakness, joint pain

Question 5

What are some ways to decrease the risk of falls?

Answer 5

Walking regularlry, muscle strengthening with physio, wearing glasses, home assessment and aids

Question 6

What is menopause?

Answer 6

The final cessation of menstruation

Question 7

What is perimenopause?

Answer 7

The years surrounding menopause, when symptoms usually occur

Question 8

What are the signs/symptoms of menopause?

Answer 8

Night sweats, hot flushes, palpitations, mood change, joint pain, vaginal dryness, osteoporosis

Question 9

What are the pharmacoligical treatments for menopausa?

Answer 9

Oestrogen creams, HRT (oestrogen & progesterone, with IUD+oestrogen pills, or combined oestrogen/progesterone pills)

Question 10

What are the risks of taking HRT for menopause?

Answer 10

Increased risk of: breast/endometrial cancer, cardiovascular disease, DVT/PE