Menopause Flashcards
1
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Age of menopause in australia
A
45-55
2
Q
DOC in reducing vertebral fractures for women who are more than 3 years post menopause
A
Raloxifene
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A
3
Q
True or False: It is NOT RECOMMENDED to use COC to treat postmenopausal women presenting with osteoporosis older than 60-65
A
TRUE
4
Q
Benefits of Raloxifene (3)
A
prevents postmenopausal bone loss
reduces risk of vertebral fracture
reduces risk of breast CA
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6
Q
Side effects of Raloxifene (3)
A
Increases hot flushes
Increases risk of DVT
Causes small increase in death after stroke
