Menopause Flashcards
1
Q
Hysterectomy?
A
Estrogen only
2
Q
Still cycling?
A
Cyclical progestin / estrogen
3
Q
Perimenopausal contraception
A
Low dose combined oral contraception
4
Q
Potential malabsorption
A
Non-oral route
5
Q
Progestin sensitive
A
Mirena plus systemic estrogen
6
Q
Early menopause
A
More estrogen
7
Q
Older women
A
Start with lowest dose
8
Q
Postmenopausal low libido
A
Tibolone or estrogen/testosterone combination
9
Q
Obese
A
Use non-oral routes to reduce risk of venous thromboembolism
10
Q
High triglycerides
A
Use non-oral route
11
Q
Hypertensive
A
Consider drosiperone if woman has uterus
12
Q
Skin allergy
A
Consider gel, spray, or implant
13
Q
Implants required
A
Use low dose and sparingly to avoid tachyplaxis
14
Q
Diabetes
A
Not a contraindication to HRT
