Chapter 7 Menopause

Question 1

Perimenopause

Answer 1

5-7 years before getting it with women - they get light vs. heavy flow and short vs. long period - estrogen and progesterone decline

Question 2

Symptoms of menopause

Answer 2

Breast size shrink, less lubrication and can make sex more painful, weight gain, sleep disturbance, night sweats

Question 3

Hot flash

Answer 3

A sudden feeling of heat that spreads over the body with mild or profuse sweating - happens in the middle of the night and about 80% f women experience this and are bothered by this

Question 4

Menopause

Answer 4

Is the day after you have gone an entire year without cycling - the average age is 51

Question 5

Hormone replacement therapy

Answer 5

People used to do this so that you can reduce the pains (hot flashes) and was thought to be Sade and was used for decades

Question 6

What are the benefits of hormone replacement therapy?

Answer 6

Ends hot flashes, relieves vaginal dryness, delays bone loss, increases bone density, decreases risk of colon cancer

Question 7

What are the risks of hormone replacement therapy?

Answer 7

Increases risk of heart attack and stroke, increase chance of cancer

Question 8

Study done on hormone replacement therapy

Answer 8

The study showed that it was bad and risky to be using it for long term and now people only use it for short term for severe pains, hot flashes, and night sweats

Question 9

How to reduce symptoms of hot flashes and night sweats

Answer 9

Reduce stress level, reduce caffeine, not eating spicy foods, stop smoking, work out at least three times a week, don’t drink