Menopause Flashcards
1
Q
perimenopause definition
A
time period before menopause and after premenopause
associated with menopausal sx
menstrual cycle can become longer and flow may be irregular
2
Q
menopause clinical definition
A
amenorrhoea for 12 months
3
Q
menopause clinical features
A
vasomotor (hot flushes, sweating)
urogenital (vaginal atrophy + dryness > dyspareunia, bladder atrophy > UI, UTIs)
v osteoclast activity > osteoporosis
IHD (^LDL cholesterol)
4
Q
seven drawfs of menopause
A
sweaty
itchy
bitchy
psycho
sleepy
forgetful
bloaty
5
Q
menopause physiology
A
v sensitivity of ovaries to gonadotropins (FSH, LH) due to v available binding sites / v follicle numbers
> anovulatory cycles + ^^^ LH / FSH
