Leik Menopause

Question 1

24. A 48-year-old woman is told by a physician that she is starting menopause. All of
    the following are possible findings except:
    A) Hot flashes
    B) Irregular menstrual periods
    C) Severe vaginal atrophic changes
    D) Cyclic mood swings
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Answer 1

24. C) Severe vaginal atrophic changes

As women reach menopause, changes that
may occur include hot flashes, irregular menstrual periods, and cyclic mood swings.
Vaginal changes, such as dryness and thinning, may also begin to occur. Vaginal
atrophy (atrophic vaginitis) is the thinning and inflammation of the vaginal walls due
to a decline in estrogen. Vaginal atrophy occurs most often after menopause and
worsens as women get older.
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