menopause Flashcards
1
Q
what is the average age for menopause in UK women?
A
51 years old
2
Q
what is the climacteric?
A
the period prior to menopause where women may experience sx, as ovarian fx starts to fail
3
Q
for women >50 years, how long after the last period should they use effective contraception for?
A
12 months after the last period
4
Q
for women <50 years, how long after the last period should they use effective contraception for?
A
24 months after the last period
