Menopause Flashcards

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What are the typical changes which occur during the menopause?

A

Hot flushes, sweats, insomnia, forgetfulness, vaginal dryness, reduced libido.

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What are the typical endocrine changes which occur during the menopause?

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There is a marked rise in FSH and LH (hyper-gonadotrophic amenorrhoea. There is also a fall in oestrogen

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What type of amenorrhoea is associated with severe weight loss?

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It is usually hypogonadotrophic in nature and therefore will have substantially suppressed FSH and LH followed by low oestrogen.

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