Menopause Flashcards
1
Q
When is the avg age of menopause?
A
~51 years
2
Q
What is considered as being early menopause?
A
<45 y.o
3
Q
Premature menopause?
A
<40 y.o
4
Q
Age of late menopause?
A
> 54 y.o
5
Q
How many ova does one born with?
A
1 million!!
6
Q
Efx of estrogen?
A
- IIary sexual characteristics
- –hair/ body shape/ fat distribution/ bone GROWTH/ endometrium proliferation
7
Q
In what situations does FSH and LH raise?
A
- prior to OVULATION
- with STOPPING combined OCP or depoprovera
- Raised with breastfeeding or SSRI use
8
Q
Does a single raised level of FSH and LH suggest menopause?
A
NO
9
Q
How is FSH and LH released usually?
A
- pulsatile fashion
10
Q
What are the physical symptoms of menopause?
A
Hot flushes Night sweats Palpitations Insomnia Joint aches Headaches
11
Q
How long do hot flushes last?
A
- 3-5mins
- ~2 years (10% for 15 years!!)
12
Q
Psychological problems with menopause?
A
- mood swings/ irritable/ anxiety/ forgertfulness
13
Q
What sexual changes occurs with menopause?
A
- vaginal DRYNESS
- libido
14
Q
What other symptoms may arise in menopause?
A
- UTIs/ dysuria/incontinence/freq.
- dry hair and skin
- atrophy of breast and genitals
15
Q
What bleeding disorders occur with menopause?
A
- irregular periods
- intra-menstrual bleeding
- post-menopausal bleeding
