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Management of Reproductive Disorders test

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What is the rationale for treating post-menopausal women with hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?

To worsen menopausal symptoms

To increase the risk of endometrial cancer

To induce hypertension

To prevent osteoporotic fractures (correct)

Why is it recommended to treat women with a uterus with combined oestrogen/progestogen therapy?

To prevent weight gain

To treat hypertension

To decrease the risk of thrombosis

To reduce the risk of endometrial cancer (correct)

What is a potential concern when administering higher-dose HRT?

Weight loss

Fluid retention (correct)

Reduced risk of osteoporosis

Decreased risk of thrombosis

In post-menopausal women, what are the associated risks of undergoing long-term HRT?

Adverse effects related to the duration of therapy and age Signup and view all the answers

When is it generally recommended to discontinue oestrogen replacement therapy?

After 5 years of therapy Signup and view all the answers

Why might lower-dose oral or transdermal HRT be more appropriate for some patients?

To reduce oestrogenic side-effects Signup and view all the answers

What is the most reliable 'test' of ovarian function in pre-menopausal women?

Careful menstrual history Signup and view all the answers

What can confirm ovulation in women during the menstrual cycle?

Plasma progesterone measurement during luteal phase Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the cessation of menstruation (menopause) typically occur in high-income countries?

50 years Signup and view all the answers

What happens in the 5 years before menopause that is referred to as the climacteric?

Gradual increase in anovulatory cycles Signup and view all the answers

What hormonal changes occur leading to menopause?

Increased pituitary secretion of LH and FSH Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended age limit for continuing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in patients with premature menopause?

Around 50 years Signup and view all the answers

When should HRT be continued beyond the age of around 50 years in patients with premature menopause?

If there are persistent symptoms of estrogen deficiency Signup and view all the answers

What are some clinical features of male hypogonadism?

Gynecomastia and infertility Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the postulated mechanisms contributing to mild hypogonadism in older men?

Reduction in testosterone levels with age Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is commonly measured in older men as part of an assessment for erectile dysfunction and lack of libido?

Testosterone Signup and view all the answers

How is male hypogonadism confirmed?

Low fasting serum testosterone level at 0900-hr Signup and view all the answers