Menopause/ Perimenopause Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by menopause?
A
Menopause is the time in a females life where they are no longer able to bear a child occurs once bleeding has not occurred for 1 year.
2
Q
What is meant by perimenopause?
A
Perimenopause is the process that leads to menopause starting as early as the 30s to 50s lasting 2 to 8 years.
3
Q
What are the key physiological features of menopause?
A
The key features of menopause include decline in level of oestrogen due to depleted ovarian follicles. No ovulation means progesterone levels decrease causing a absence of negative feedback resulting in elevated levels of LH and FSH.
