menopause

Question 1

Define menopause

Answer 1

Greek menos = month
pausos = ending

Occurs between 40-60yrs
Av. age is 51.4yrs

Question 2

State the Physical Vasomotor Symptoms

Answer 2

Hot flushes
Night sweats
Vaginal dryness
Giddiness
Faintness
Headaches
Insomnia

Question 3

State the most common side effect of menopause

Answer 3

Hot flush

Question 4

Pathophysiology in Menopause

Answer 4

All women affected, have a different experience
Hot flush most common side effect
Prevalence decreases with age:
60% 50-54yrs
15% 55-59yrs
6% 60-69yrs
3% >70yrs
Culture and dietary influences

Question 5

State the psychological symptoms of menopause

Answer 5

Irritability
Poor concentration
The poor short term memory
Depression
Tiredness
Anxiety
Mood swings

Question 6

Treatment of Menopausal symptoms

Answer 6

If menopausal symptoms interfere with quality of life, treat
Non-pharmacological (lifestyle and alternative)- Exercises, diet( avoid spicy food) avoid drinking alcohol and hot drinks
Pharmacological (hormonal and non-hormonal)