Endo- Menopause Flashcards
1
Q
Menopause is diagnosed after how many month’s of amenorrhea?
A
12 months
2
Q
Averaged age of menopause is
A
51
3
Q
Staple of Therapy for Perimenopause
A
Low dose combined oral contraceptives
4
Q
Eliminates vasomotor sx of peri menopause and restore regular cylcicity
A
20 ug ethinyl estradiol
1 mg norethindrone progestin
21 days per month
5
Q
Non hormonal strategy to reduce bleeding in perimenopause
A
Mefenamic acid 500 mg at start of menses then 250 mg aid for 2-3 days
