menopause stuff

Question 1

average age of menopause in UK

Answer 1

51

Question 2

what age is POF before

Answer 2

<40

Question 3

average duration of menopause symptoms

Answer 3

7.4 years

Question 4

when is FSh not routinely tested in menopause

Answer 4

> 45 with normal symptoms

Question 5

benefits of HRT

Answer 5

increased mood and QOL
Decreased osteoporosis
decreased CVD risk until 60 y/o

Question 6

risks of HRT

Answer 6

increased breast cancer
increased VTE
Increased CVD if over 60
increased risk of endoetrial caner if progesterone added

Question 7

addition of progesterone in HRt increases risk of what cancer

Answer 7

endometrial

Question 8

if patient has hysterectomy or a mirena what form of HRT should be offered

Answer 8

oestrogen only

Question 9

contraindications for HRT

Answer 9

HISTROY OF BREAST CANCER
coronary heart disease
TIA or stroke
active liver disease

Question 10

If 40-49 when can contraception be stopped

Answer 10

2 years after last period
2 years after 2 low FSH results >30

Question 11

if >50 when can contraception be stopped

Answer 11

1 year after last period

Question 12

if over 55 when can contracpetion be stopped

Answer 12

can be stopped if still having periods due to poor oocyte quality