menopause stuff Flashcards
average age of menopause in UK
51
what age is POF before
<40
average duration of menopause symptoms
7.4 years
when is FSh not routinely tested in menopause
> 45 with normal symptoms
benefits of HRT
increased mood and QOL
Decreased osteoporosis
decreased CVD risk until 60 y/o
risks of HRT
increased breast cancer
increased VTE
Increased CVD if over 60
increased risk of endoetrial caner if progesterone added
addition of progesterone in HRt increases risk of what cancer
endometrial
if patient has hysterectomy or a mirena what form of HRT should be offered
oestrogen only
contraindications for HRT
HISTROY OF BREAST CANCER
coronary heart disease
TIA or stroke
active liver disease
If 40-49 when can contraception be stopped
2 years after last period
2 years after 2 low FSH results >30
if >50 when can contraception be stopped
1 year after last period
if over 55 when can contracpetion be stopped
can be stopped if still having periods due to poor oocyte quality