Menopause

Question 1

What is the average age of the menopause?

Answer 1

51 years

Question 2

What is early menopause defined as?

Answer 2

<45 years

Question 3

What is premature menopause defined as?

Answer 3

<40 years

Question 4

What is late menopause defined as?

Answer 4

> 54 years

Question 5

What are the effects of oestrogen?

Answer 5

secondary sexual characteristics; effects on collagen; bone grwoth and proliferates endometrium

Question 6

What can cause FSH and LH to be raised?

Answer 6

prior to voulation; stopping COCP or depo; breastfeeding or medications eg SSRI

Question 7

What are the physical symptoms of the menopause?

Answer 7

hot flushes; night sweats; palpitations; insomnia; joint aches and HAs

Question 8

How long do hot flushes last for?

Answer 8

3-5 minutes