Menopause

Question 1

What is menopause?

Answer 1

Cessation of menstruation

Question 2

What physiological changes occur in menopause?

Answer 2

1) Depletion of primordial follicle

2) Oestrogen levels decrease, FSH and LH increase as not inhibited by negative feedback

Question 3

What happens to LH and FSH levels during menopause?

Answer 3

They see an increase during to no negative feedback inhibition

Question 4

What are the short term symptoms found in menopause?

Answer 4

Hot flushes, night sweats, lethargy, irritability, decreased libido, vaginal dryness and pH change, dry skin hair and nails (brittle)

Question 5

What are long term symptoms of menopause?

Answer 5

1) Osteoporosis

2) Increased CVD risk

Question 6

What 4 treatments help with symptoms of menopause?

Answer 6

1) Hormone Replacement Therapy
2) Calcium supplements
3) Vitamin D supplements
4) Sedatives

Question 7

What hormones are given in HRT in menopause?

Answer 7

1) Oestrogen

2) Progesterone

Question 8

What advantage is HRT in a path compared to orally?

Answer 8

Hormones directly enter into the bloodstream and bypass the liver

Question 9

What risks accompany HRT?

Answer 9

Small increased risk of cervical, breast and endometrial cancer