Contraception and Hormone Replacement Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
___: anti estrogen drug given to some breast cancer patients
A
tamoxifen therapy
2
Q
tamoxifen therapy has bene known to be associated with what
A
-endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial carcinoma
3
Q
estrogen therapy can be used for what reasons
A
- reduce menopausal symptoms
- helps prevent osteoporosis
- raises good cholesterol levels
4
Q
estrogen therapy is used in women who ___
A
have had a hysterectomy
5
Q
estrogen and progesterone are used together in women who ___
A
still have their uterus
6
Q
what are some symptoms of menopause
A
- amenorrhea
- hot flashes
- fatigue
- moodiness
- loss of sex drive
7
Q
what happens to the breast with menopause
A
functional breast tissue is replaces by fatty tissue
8
Q
the mirena releases what hormone
A
progesterone
9
Q
which form of IUD typically lasts for 5 years
A
mirena
10
Q
which form of IUD typically lasts for 10 years
A
para guard
