Menopause and HRT Flashcards
1
Q
Symptoms of menopause
A
- Hot flushes
- Night sweats
- Vaginal dryness
- Loss of libido
- Stress incontinence
- Bone thinning (leading to osteoporosis + fractures)
2
Q
Definition of menopause
A
Absence of period for 12 consecutive months
3
Q
What age is considered
- early menopause
- premature menopause
A
Early: before age 45
Premature: before age 40
4
Q
Oestrogen-only HRT is suitable for only what group of women
A
Women who have had hysterectomy
otherwise, increased risk of endometrial cancer
5
Q
Contraindications to HRT
A
- Hx of cancer (breast, ovarian, endometrial)
- DVT risk
- liver disease
- untreated hypertension
- pregnancy
6
Q
Which type of HRT causes a slight increased risk of heart disease
A
Combined HRT
7
Q
Which type of HRT causes a slight increased risk of stroke
A
Oestrogen-only HRT
