Menopause Flashcards
1
Q
Define the menopause
A
The last menstrual period
Diagnosed with 1 year from last period
2
Q
What age does the menopause occur?
When is it classed as premature?
A
Median 51yrs
Premature if <40
3
Q
What is the ‘perimenopause’?
A
Time preceding menopause
4
Q
What are symptoms of the perimenopausal time?
A
Menstruation of erratic
5
Q
What are EARLY symptoms & signs of the menopause?
A
Hot flushes
Insomnia
Psychological
6
Q
What are the LATER symptoms & signs of the menopause?
A
Skin & breast atrophy Hair loss Atrophic vaginitis Prolapse Urinary symptoms Osteoporosis CV disease
7
Q
How do you investigate the menopause?
A
Low anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH)
High FHS [may be normal initially]
8
Q
Outline treatments for the menopause
A
Not mandatory/ universal
HRT to alleviate symptoms & prevent osteoporosis - beware of RISKS
