Gynecology: Menopause Overview

Menopause is defined as the cessation of menstruation. True or False?

The average age of menopause is 60 years old. True or False?

Premature menopause occurs when menopause happens before the age of 40. True or False?

Perimenopause is characterized by the physiological changes associated with the end of reproduction capacity. True or False?

Postmenopause is defined as the time after which a woman has experienced 6 consecutive months without a period. True or False?

Menopause can occur as late as the age of 55. True or False?

Factors affecting early menopause include family history, cigarette smoking, and blindness. True or False?

Late onset of menopause can be associated with obesity and high socioeconomic class. True or False?

Universal signs of menopause include oligomenorrhea, irregular vaginal bleeding, and cessation of menses. True or False?

Vasomotor symptoms of menopause may include hot flushes, night sweats, and palpitations. True or False?

The consequences of estrogen loss may include insomnia, irritability, and vaginal atrophy. True or False?

Menopause can result from natural decline of reproductive hormones, surgical procedures like hysterectomy, and primary ovarian insufficiency. True or False?

Complications of menopause can include heart and blood vessel disease, osteoporosis, and sexual dysfunction. True or False?

Hormone Replacement Therapy is one of the prevention methods for osteoporosis. True or False?

Menopause itself is a disease that requires treatment. True or False?

Hot flashes typically begin as a sudden sensation of cold centered on the face and upper chest. True or False?