The old, the young, the preggos Flashcards

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What is menopause?

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permanent cessation of menses due to loss of ovarian follicular function.
After 1yr of no menstrual bleeding

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How many women in 2020 will be in menopause?

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61 million

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3
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What is the natural age for menopause?

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51 yr

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4
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What are 3 ways menopause can occur?

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  • Natural
  • Premature due to medical intervention
  • Impaired ovarian function
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What are the 3 classic symptoms of menopause?

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  • Change in menstrual cycle
  • Vasomotor symptoms
  • Vulvovaginal symptoms, dyspareunia
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6
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“The menopause transition”

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perimenopause

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What is the most symptomatic phase for women?

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perimenopause

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Cessation of menstrauation after bilateral oophorectomy w/wo hysterectomy

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induced menopause

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9
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Cessation of menstruation after chemotherapy or pelvic radiation therapy?

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Iatrogenic menopause

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10
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What is the age for premature menopause?

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before 40yo

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11
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Impaired ovarian function leading to amenorrhea younger than 40

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Primary ovarian insufficiency

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12
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Years after FMP resulting from natural or premature menopause

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Postmenopause

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13
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Postmenopausal years make up what fraction of women lifespan?

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1/3 to 1/2

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14
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What percent of women experience vasomotor symptoms

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75%

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What is the # 1 vasomotor symptom women experience?

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hot flushes

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What are vaginal symptoms seen in menopause?

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dryness, irritation, dyspareunia

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17
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What is the treatment for hot flushes

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usually abate

but depends on woman preference

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18
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What is the treatment for vaginal atrophy?

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regular sexual activity, lubricants, local vaginal estrogen

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19
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What causes vaginal atrophy

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low estrogen

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20
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T/F sexual issues increase w/ aging?

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True

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21
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What percent of women 50-82 report a ongoing sexual relationship?

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50%

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22
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Vaginal atrophy increases the risk for what?

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STI

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Besides hot flushes, menopausal women are more likely to experience what other symptoms?

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sleep disturbances, cognitive changes, sexual issues,

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Women w/ a hx of premenstrual syndrome, stress, sexual dysfunction, or hot flashes are more vulnerable to what?

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depressive symptoms

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Most predictive factor for depression at midlife and beyond is prior history of what??
Clinical depression
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Treatment for urinary symptoms in menopause women?
weight loss for overweight Kegel exercises meds for OAB
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Treatment for mood changes in menopause women?
relaxation and stress reduction antidepressants counseling or psychotherapy
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Osteoporosis T score?
-2.5
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Osteopenia T score
-1.0 and -2.5
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What is second leading cause death among US women 45-54?
CVD
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Leading cause of death for women > 65?
CVD
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T/F menopause is associated w/ increased cancer risk?
FALSE
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Screening for breast cancer?
every 2 yrs 50-74y
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Colorectal cancer screening?
colonoscopy q 10 yr at 50y
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Cervical cancer screening?
Pap smear every 3 yrs or every 5 yr if combined w/ HPV after 3 normal 3 yrs in a row for 50-64
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When is a pap smear not needed?
>65 w/3 or more normal pap test in a row, no abnormal pap in past 10yrs, or 2 more neg HPV in past 10yr
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What is the only government improved treatment for menopausal symptoms?
Hormone therapy HT
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What are risks for HT use?
thrombosis, stroke, CV events
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What are some lifestyle changes alternatives for HT therapy?
relaxation, eat a healthy diet, exercise, avoid hot flash triggers, keep cool
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Medical treatment for improving vaginal moisture?
Replens
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What can minors consent to?
``` 16 yrs older residing own urself Unmarried and pregnant consenting to treatment related to pregnancy other than abortion Dx treatment of an infection. Suicide or chemical abuse Active duty w/ armed services ```
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What important thing must be taken at a adolescent visit?
History
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T/F no pap smear is needed before <21
True
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What is used to address secondary sexual characteristics?
Tanner staging
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If a female is <24yr or younger and sexually active what should be tested?
Chlamydia and gonorrhea
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Median age for menstruation?
12yrs
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Mean cycle interval
32 days
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Menstrual cycle use?
3-6 pads or tampons per day
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What menstrual abnormalities must be evaluated?
- haven't started within 3 yrs of thelarche - haven't started by 14yrs w/ hirsutism - haven't started by 14yrs w/ excessive exercise or eating disorder - Have not started by 15yrs - Last more than 7 days
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What has happen to the adolescent birth rate?
historic low
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Why has adolescent birth rates fallen?
becoming more effective contraceptive users
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What two factors affect the pregnancy rate?
contraceptive use | sexual activity
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What is the ideal contraceptive for adolescent?
dual method use (IUD or implants and condoms)
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What is associated w/ oropharyngeal and anogenital cancer?
HPV
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What is the recommend age for HPV vaccination?
11-12yr can start @ 9yr
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What HPV vaccine is recommend?
9-valent
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What does 9-valent cover?
HPV 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58
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T/F vaccination is recommended regardless of sexual activity or prior exposure to HPV
TRUE
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T/F HPV vaccine is associated w/ earlier onset of sex and increased STI
FALSE
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T/F HPV vaccine is given in pregnancy?
FALSE
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What are two severe allergies that is seen in HPV vaccine?
allergy to yeast | prior HPV vaccine dose