Lesson 3 Part 2 Flashcards
What happens in perimenopause
Stage in womens reproductive life when the ovaries gradually produce less estrogen
Perimenopause lasts unit
Menopause
What decides menopause
12 months without mense
Average length of Perimenopause
4 years
Can last up to 10 years
Perimenopause usually starts what age
40s but can start in 30s
What is HRT
Supplement with estrogen alone or estrogen and progesterone in combination during and after menopause
What happens during menopause
Decrease in estrogen and progesterone
Ovaries no longer producing amounts of these hormones
Leads to symptoms of hot flashes, vaginal dryness and night sweats
HRT affects
Estrogen (by thickening endometrium)
Influences way body uses calcium
Maintains healthy level of cholesterol
Keeps vagina healthy
What is the purpose of HRT dealing with lowered or fluctuating estrogen levels
Menopausal symptoms and osteoporisis help
Why is progesterone taken
If estrogen is taken alone increased risk for endometrial cancer
What does progesterone do in the bosy
Makes lining shed each month
What happens when estrogen and progesterone are taken together continuously
No bleeding
What is estrogen therapy
Lowest dose to relieve symptoms
Examples of estrogen therapy
Pill, patch or cream
What is a synthetic from of progesterone
Progestin
