SP- Menopause/ PMS
menopause= no menses x ________________ months - ANS-12
premature menopause= onset prior to ________ years old - ANS-40
FSH > ______________ defines menopause - ANS-30 (although will usually be over 40
in someone once they are established in menopause)
the transition between reproductive capability and menopause hallmark is irregular
menstrual function, lasts 3-5 years - ANS-perimenopause
average age of menopause in the US - ANS-51
what are the contraindications of HRT - ANS-increased TGs
undiagnosed vag bleeding
endometrial CA
hx of breast CA or estrogen sensitive CA
CVD hx
DVT/PE hx
what are some non-hormonal treatments of menopause - ANS-avoid hot, spicy foods
avoid ETOH
exercise
soy
SSRIs/ clonidine
the hormone therapy portion of the Women's Health initiative was stopped early
because it was found to increase risk of _____________________ - ANS-breast CA,
CV events, and DVT
what lifestyle choices may cause menopause to happen earlier than normal in women -
ANS-DM
smokers
vegetarians
malnourished
most sensitive for diagnosing menopause - ANS-FSH assawy combined with history
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