Menopause Flashcards
1
Q
What are the typical changes which occur during the menopause?
A
Hot flushes, sweats, insomnia, forgetfulness, vaginal dryness, reduced libido.
2
Q
What are the typical endocrine changes which occur during the menopause?
A
There is a marked rise in FSH and LH (hyper-gonadotrophic amenorrhoea. There is also a fall in oestrogen
3
Q
What type of amenorrhoea is associated with severe weight loss?
A
It is usually hypogonadotrophic in nature and therefore will have substantially suppressed FSH and LH followed by low oestrogen.
