Menopause

Premature menopause is defined as menopause [blank_start]<40 years of age[blank_end] Early menopause is defined as menopause [blank_start]<45 years of age[blank_end] Late Menopause is defined as menopause [blank_start]>54 years of age[blank_end]

[blank_start]Granulosa[blank_end] cells of the ovary secrete oestrogens

Which hormone is responsible for proliferation of the endometrium? [blank_start]Oestrogen[blank_end]

Which hormone is responsible for continued growth of the endometrium once fertilisation has occurred? [blank_start]Progesterone[blank_end]

Which three of the following are typical signs of menopause?

Menopause should be managed first line with conservative measures such as a healthier diet, weight loss and exercise.

Individuals going through menopause are advised to avoid caffeine if at all possible.

Which type of contraception is commonly used to alleviate menorrhagia associated with menopause?

[blank_start]Tranexamic[blank_end] acid can also be prescribed to help women with menopausal menorrhagia.

Hormone Replacement Therapy has been shown to decrease a woman's likelihood of developing [blank_start]osteoporosis[blank_end] in later life

Woman with Hypertension must have their blood pressure within the normal parameters before they can start HRT.

Most women on HRT only have their oestrogen deficiency supplemented.

Hormone Replacement Therapy increases the risk of subsequently developing breast cancer.

Which hypertension medication can be given to women instead of HRT in order to reduce the occurrence of symptoms such as night sweats? [blank_start]Clonidine[blank_end]

In women entering the menopause: It is recommended that women over 50 continue contraception until [blank_start]12[blank_end] months after their final period It is recommended that women under 50 continue contraception until [blank_start]24[blank_end] months after their final period

In women who do not wish to have hormone replacement therapy: For treatment of hot flushes in menopause, a 2 week trial of which SSRI is known to alleviate symptoms? [blank_start]Fluoxetine[blank_end]

With respect to hormone replacement therapy (HRT): A woman with a uterus should be offered [blank_start]combined[blank_end] oral/transdermal HRT A woman without a uterus should be offered [blank_start]oestrogen only[blank_end] oral/transdermal HRT

A woman with a high risk of Venous Thromboembolism should be given [blank_start]transdermal HRT[blank_end] over [blank_start]oral HRT[blank_end]