menopause Flashcards
1
Q
how long to use contraception for after menopause
A
12 months after last period in women > 50
24 months after last period in women < 50
2
Q
symptoms of menopause
A
change in periods
vasomotor symptoms: hot flushes, night sweats
urogenital changes: vaginal dryness, urinary frequency
psychological
long term: osteoporosis, IHD
3
Q
contraindications for HRT
A
current or past breast cancer
any oestrogen-sensitive cancer
undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
untreated endometrial hyperplasia
4
Q
risks of HRT treatment
A
VTE- oral HRT
stroke- oral oestrogen HRT
coronary heart disease
breast cancer
ovarian cancer
5
Q
menopause management with non-HRT
A
vasomotor symptoms: fluoxetine, citalopram, venlafaxine
vaginal dryness: lubricant or moisturiser
self help groups
