1
Q
What is menopause?
A
Point at which menstruation has stopped for at least 12 months
2
Q
What is perimenopause?
A
Time around menopause with irregular periods and vasomotor symptoms
3
Q
What is the physiology of menopause?
A
Reduced development of ovarian follicles
Reduced oestrogen levels
Raised LH + FSH - due to lack of negative feedback
4
Q
What causes perimenopausal symptoms?
A
Lack of oestrogen
5
Q
What are perimenopausal symptoms?
A
Hot flushes Emotional lability Irregular periods Reduced libido Joint pain Vaginal dryness
6
Q
How are perimenopausal symptoms managed?
A
HRT
Tibolone = synthetic steroid hormone
Clonidine = agonist of alpha-adrenergic receptors
CBT
Vaginal oestrogen
Gynaecology
flashcards
Decks in class (32)
# Cards
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Cervical Smear10
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Miscarriage52
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Heavy Menstrual Bleeding15
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Menstrual Cycle13
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Amenorrhoea18
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Dysmenorrhoea9
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Pelvic Prolapse10
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Urinary Incontinence13
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Pelvic Pain14
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Ovarian Cyst9
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Endometriosis8
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Adenomyosis6
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Fibroids17
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Endometrial Cancer11
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PCOS12
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Lichen Sclerosus6
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FGM5
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Atrophic Vaginitis4
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Cervical Ectropion7
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Cervical Cancer11
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Ovarian Cancer10
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Ovarian Torsion6
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Premature Ovarian Insufficiency6
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Ectopic Pregnancy13
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Molar Pregnancy7
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Termination of Pregnancy5
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Bartholin's Cyst7
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Vulval Cancer7
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Menopause6
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HRT13
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Hyperemesis Gravidarum10
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Infertility19
