Menopause Flashcards
1
Q
Perimenapause def?
Length?
A
First instance of climacteric symptoms to one yr after menopause
Usually 4yrs
2
Q
Premenopause def?
A
From climacteric irregular mensuration to last menstrual period
3
Q
Menopause def
How diagnoses?
A
Permanent ceasing of menstruation
Confirmed 12 months after
4
Q
Atrophic features of Menopause
A
- Volvulovaginal atrophy (dyspareunia)
- Breast tissue atrophy
- Urinary atrophy (dysuria, infx etc)
- Osteoporosis
5
Q
HAVOCS?
A
- Hot flashes
- AV- Atrophy of Vagina
- Osteoporosis
- Coronary artery disease
- Sleep impairment
6
Q
Labs findings in Perimenopause
A
- Decreased Estrogen & progesterone
- Decreased inhibin B
- INCREASED* FSH
7
Q
Menopause differential
A
Hyperthyroidism
8
Q
HRT for women post- hysterectomy
A
Estrogen therapy
9
Q
HRT for women with a uterus
A
Estrogen + progestin
10
Q
Premature menopause def
A
Menses ceases before 40
