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What is the definition of natural menopause?
What is the definition of natural menopause?
- Onset of irregular menses to the final menstrual cycle
- Menstrual cycles stopping before the age of 40
- 12 consecutive months of amenorrhea in a woman over 40 years old (correct)
- Surgical removal of ovaries leading to immediate menopause
At what age does perimenopause/menopausal transition typically begin?
At what age does perimenopause/menopausal transition typically begin?
- 40 years
- 51 years
- 55 years
- 47 years (correct)
What is the significance of primary ovarian insufficiency?
What is the significance of primary ovarian insufficiency?
- Results in immediate menopause
- Irregular or cessation of ovulatory menstrual cycles before age 40 (correct)
- Occurs after the age of 40
- Leads to a decrease in ovarian follicles
How does surgical menopause differ from natural menopause?
How does surgical menopause differ from natural menopause?
What typically happens to the number of ovarian follicles as women age?
What typically happens to the number of ovarian follicles as women age?
When does the production of follicle-stimulating hormone vary and then increase?
When does the production of follicle-stimulating hormone vary and then increase?
What is the primary indication for hormone therapy?
What is the primary indication for hormone therapy?
Which hormone therapy regimen is recommended for females with a uterus?
Which hormone therapy regimen is recommended for females with a uterus?
What is the role of progestin in hormone therapy for females with a uterus?
What is the role of progestin in hormone therapy for females with a uterus?
Why is it essential for females with a uterus to take both estrogen and progesterone together?
Why is it essential for females with a uterus to take both estrogen and progesterone together?
What is the primary difference between estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) and hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?
What is the primary difference between estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) and hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?
Which type of hormone therapy helps in lowering the risk of osteoporotic fractures?
Which type of hormone therapy helps in lowering the risk of osteoporotic fractures?
Why do females without a uterus have more flexibility in choosing their hormone therapy regimen?
Why do females without a uterus have more flexibility in choosing their hormone therapy regimen?
What is the source of conjugated estrogens, also known as Premarin?
What is the source of conjugated estrogens, also known as Premarin?
'FRAX tool' is used to assess what aspect in postmenopausal women?
'FRAX tool' is used to assess what aspect in postmenopausal women?
When is estrogen alone recommended as part of hormone replacement therapy?
When is estrogen alone recommended as part of hormone replacement therapy?
What is the recommended treatment for genitourinary syndrome of menopause to reverse vaginal atrophy and reduce urinary tract infections?
What is the recommended treatment for genitourinary syndrome of menopause to reverse vaginal atrophy and reduce urinary tract infections?
Which alternative medication showed no impact on reducing hot flashes when compared to placebo in clinical trials?
Which alternative medication showed no impact on reducing hot flashes when compared to placebo in clinical trials?
What is the recommended first-line therapy for women experiencing dyspareunia associated with vaginal atrophy?
What is the recommended first-line therapy for women experiencing dyspareunia associated with vaginal atrophy?
How often should vaginal estrogen treatment be initiated for women with distressing symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause?
How often should vaginal estrogen treatment be initiated for women with distressing symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause?
What does Ospemifene primarily help with in women experiencing symptoms of menopause?
What does Ospemifene primarily help with in women experiencing symptoms of menopause?
What is the purpose of calcium supplements for post-menopausal women?
What is the purpose of calcium supplements for post-menopausal women?
Which activity can help improve elasticity, vascularity, and epithelial proliferation in post-menopausal women?
Which activity can help improve elasticity, vascularity, and epithelial proliferation in post-menopausal women?
What should be evaluated before starting vaginal topical treatments in post-menopausal women?
What should be evaluated before starting vaginal topical treatments in post-menopausal women?
Which of the following is NOT a non-hormonal treatment recommended for women during and after breast cancer treatments?
Which of the following is NOT a non-hormonal treatment recommended for women during and after breast cancer treatments?
What is the main purpose of encouraging lifestyle modifications in post-menopausal women?
What is the main purpose of encouraging lifestyle modifications in post-menopausal women?
What did the Women's Health Initiative study demonstrate about women who take estrogen with progesterone versus placebo?
What did the Women's Health Initiative study demonstrate about women who take estrogen with progesterone versus placebo?
What is a common side effect of hormone replacement therapy that may not be as serious?
What is a common side effect of hormone replacement therapy that may not be as serious?
Why do most physicians believe the Women's Health Initiative study had many adverse events?
Why do most physicians believe the Women's Health Initiative study had many adverse events?
Which therapy should never be given for cardioprotective benefits, according to the text?
Which therapy should never be given for cardioprotective benefits, according to the text?
What is a contraindication for receiving hormone therapy according to the text?
What is a contraindication for receiving hormone therapy according to the text?
What effect did estrogen alone have on the risk of invasive breast cancer?
What effect did estrogen alone have on the risk of invasive breast cancer?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a non-hormonal treatment for vasomotor symptoms?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a non-hormonal treatment for vasomotor symptoms?
What is recommended as the maximum duration for hormone therapy according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists?
What is recommended as the maximum duration for hormone therapy according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists?
What are some common side effects associated with hormone replacement therapy?
What are some common side effects associated with hormone replacement therapy?
What was one of the key findings regarding ultra-low-dose regimens in relation to hormone replacement therapy?
What was one of the key findings regarding ultra-low-dose regimens in relation to hormone replacement therapy?
What is the cause of anovulation?
What is the cause of anovulation?
Which form of estrogen becomes dominant during menopause?
Which form of estrogen becomes dominant during menopause?
How can the risks of cardiovascular disease be offset during menopause?
How can the risks of cardiovascular disease be offset during menopause?
What symptom do about 80% of menopausal women report experiencing?
What symptom do about 80% of menopausal women report experiencing?
How long do vasomotor symptoms typically last in menopausal women?
How long do vasomotor symptoms typically last in menopausal women?
What is a common symptom associated with urogenital atrophy in menopausal women?
What is a common symptom associated with urogenital atrophy in menopausal women?
What symptom is linked to menopause as being one of the worst and nearly universal among women?
What symptom is linked to menopause as being one of the worst and nearly universal among women?
What skin change occurs during menopause?
What skin change occurs during menopause?
