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What is the rationale for treating post-menopausal women with hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?
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?
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?
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?
In post-menopausal women, what are the associated risks of undergoing long-term HRT?
When is it generally recommended to discontinue oestrogen replacement therapy?
When is it generally recommended to discontinue oestrogen replacement therapy?
Why might lower-dose oral or transdermal HRT be more appropriate for some patients?
Why might lower-dose oral or transdermal HRT be more appropriate for some patients?
What is the most reliable 'test' of ovarian function in pre-menopausal women?
What is the most reliable 'test' of ovarian function in pre-menopausal women?
What can confirm ovulation in women during the menstrual cycle?
What can confirm ovulation in women during the menstrual cycle?
At what age does the cessation of menstruation (menopause) typically occur in high-income countries?
At what age does the cessation of menstruation (menopause) typically occur in high-income countries?
What happens in the 5 years before menopause that is referred to as the climacteric?
What happens in the 5 years before menopause that is referred to as the climacteric?
What hormonal changes occur leading to menopause?
What hormonal changes occur leading to menopause?
What is the recommended age limit for continuing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in patients with premature menopause?
What is the recommended age limit for continuing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in patients with premature menopause?
When should HRT be continued beyond the age of around 50 years in patients with premature menopause?
When should HRT be continued beyond the age of around 50 years in patients with premature menopause?
What are some clinical features of male hypogonadism?
What are some clinical features of male hypogonadism?
What is one of the postulated mechanisms contributing to mild hypogonadism in older men?
What is one of the postulated mechanisms contributing to mild hypogonadism in older men?
Which hormone is commonly measured in older men as part of an assessment for erectile dysfunction and lack of libido?
Which hormone is commonly measured in older men as part of an assessment for erectile dysfunction and lack of libido?
How is male hypogonadism confirmed?
How is male hypogonadism confirmed?
