Menopause Flashcards
1
Q
Lifestyle management
A
Sleep hygiene, reduce stress, exercise, weight loss
2
Q
What are the CI to HRT?
A
Breast cancer (current or past) Any oestrogen sensitive cancer Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding Untreated endometrial hyperplasia
3
Q
How long do S+S of menopause last?
A
2-5 years
4
Q
Risks of HRT
A
VTE Stroke CHD Breast + ovarian cancer
5
Q
Management of vasomotor symptoms with non HRT
A
Fluoxetine, citalopram or venlafaxine
6
Q
Management of vaginal dryness symptoms with non HRT
A
Lubricant or moisturiser
7
Q
Describe cyclical HRT
A
Oestrodiol taken every day + progesterone taken on last 14 days of cycle (if regular) or last 14 days of a 3 month period (if irregular)
