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Menopause Flashcards

1
Q

Which hormone is defiecent in menopause?

A

Oestrogen

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2
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Actions of oestrogen?

A 
Cardio protective
Bone protections
Stabilise mood 
Stop vag atrophy/dryness
Stops skin atrophy
Vasodilation ?
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Management for menopause

A

HRT
Oestrogen alone - no uterus
Oestrogen and progesterone - uterus

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4
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Risks of HRT

A

VTE

Cancer ?

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5
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What age is classified as premature menopause?

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Under 40 (primary ovarian failure)

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What’s the risk of oestrogen only HRT?

A

Unopposed osteogen leads to risk of endometrial cancer

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How can Addison’s disease cause premature ovarian failure?

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Steroid cell autoantibodies cross-react with theca interna or granulosa layers of ovarian follicles

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