menopause

Question 1

menopausal symptoms

Answer 1

heavy or dropped cycles, hot flashes, vaginal atrophy, labito decreased, frequent UTI, irritbility or mood swings. defined: cessation of menstrual periods for 12 consecutive months. Clinical diagnosis. if labs are given: decreased estrogen, very elevated FSH, ultrasound shows no follicles.

Question 2

menopausal mechansm

Answer 2

ovarian failure, loss of estrogen, loss of fertility

Question 3

when is normal menopause

Answer 3

over 40, most commonly at 50

Question 4

treatment for menopausal symptoms

Answer 4

HRT leads to breast cancer–doint use them
SSRI–venlafaxine. estrogen creams.
statins and bisphophonates. Vitamin D and calcium. exercise all help the bone loss.

Question 5

what are the more occult symtoms of menopause

Answer 5

heart disease and osteoporosis