Menopause Flashcards
1
Q
What is menopause?
A
- the stage at which the ovaries stop producing oestrogen and progesterone
- and as a result, stop releasing eggs
- and menstruation no longer occurs
2
Q
At what age do women typically reach menopause?
A
- between the ages of 46 to 54
3
Q
What are some examples of post-menopausal conditions?
A
- atrophy (degeneration) of the reproductive organs
- bone mass loss
- increasing risk of cardiac disease
4
Q
What do doctors prescribe to women going through menopause?
A
- low-dose oestrogen-progesterone preparations
- hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
