REPRO 4 Flashcards
menopause should happen when
early
late
premature and causes
51
45
54
40 genetics, radio/chemo, cancer
some symptoms of menopause
hot flushes and night sweats, mood changes, palpitations, insomnia, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, decreased libido, dry vagina, atrophy of breasts and genitals, incontinance, UTIs, headaches, joint aches
ix for menopause
can check LH/FSH level which will be high but not done regularly as can be high in depo, breastfeeding, SSRIs, prior to ovulation, stopping COCP
complications of menopause
osteoporosis, increased risk of ischaemic heart disease
contraception till how long after last period if aged over 50 and if under
> 50 12mmonths
<50 24 months
PMB - when does it need to be investigation
after a year
contraindications for HRT
past or current angina, MI, PE etc
non HRT treatment - lifestyle - for menopause
diet, decrease weight, exercise, lifestyle, caffeine
mennorhagia
MFA, TXR, preg, IUS, endom ablation, hysterectomy
non HRT for vasomotor symptoms 5
fluoxetine 20mg OD citalopram 20mg OD velefaxine 37.5mg BD clonidine - lots of SE vaginal dryness - lubricant/moisturiser
HRT for vasomotor symptoms
oral or transdermal combined
HRT for no uterus
oral or transfermal oestrogen only
premenopausal
steroid and HRT or COC
HRT for mood
oraltrandmeral
urogenital atrophy
topical oestrogen
vaginal dryness
moisturise, lubricant, topical oestrgent