menopause Flashcards
1
Q
average age of menopause
A
51/52
2
Q
define early menopause
A
<45
3
Q
define premature menopause
A
<40
4
Q
define late menopause
A
> 54
5
Q
when are FSH and LH raised
A
menopause
stopping COCP/depo
breast feeding
drugs (eg SSRI)
6
Q
symptoms of menopause
A
menorrhagia hot flushes night sweats palpitations insomnia joint aches headaches
7
Q
psychological symptoms of menopause
A
mood swings irritability anxiety difficulty concentrating forgetfulness
8
Q
sexual symptoms of menopause
A
loss of libido vaginal dryness (may present as pain)
9
Q
conservative management of menopause
A
diet
weight loss
exercise
caffeine
10
Q
what may help menorrhagia
A
mefenamic/tranexamic acid progesterones IUS endometrial ablation hysterectomy
11
Q
what medical treatment can help in menopause
A
oestrogen and progesterone
12
Q
what are women at risk of during menopause
A
osteoporosis
13
Q
risks of HRT
A
VTE
cardiovascular
breast cancer
gallbladder disease
14
Q
what should be ruled out
A
thyroid disease
psychiatric conditions
15
Q
diagnostic of menopause
A
2 consecutively low FSH
