Maternal Health II (Gynecology) - Menopause Overview
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What is the definition of menopause?

  • Cessation of menstruation at the permanent end of reproductive life due to loss of ovarian follicular activity (correct)
  • Menopause occurs after 55 years
  • The process of menopause occurring overnight
  • Menopause occurs before the age of 40 years

    • What is considered premature menopause?

  • Menopause occurring after 55 years
  • Menopause occurring after the age of 60 years
  • Menopause occurring before the age of 40 years (correct)
  • Menopause occurring at 51 years

    • What is the broad definition of pre-menopause?

  • The time after 60 years
  • The time prior to menopause (correct)
  • The time related to pregnancy
  • The time after menopause

    • What is postmenopause defined as?

    <p>The time after experiencing 12 consecutive months without a period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average age of menopause?

    <p>51 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the phase of menopause characterized by physiological changes associated with the end of reproductive capacity?

    <p>Peri-menopause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a factor affecting early menopause?

    <p>Obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the universal/primary signs of menopause?

    <p>Vaginal dryness, irregular vaginal bleeding, and cessation of menses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is a non-universal/secondary menopausal symptom?

    <p>Insomnia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the consequences of estrogen loss (early)?

    <p>Vaginal atrophy, skin atrophy, and stress incontinence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is NOT a cause of menopause?

    <p>Testosterone replacement therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the complications of menopause?

    <p>Cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, and sexual dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended for the prevention of osteoporosis?

    <p>Change lifestyle risk factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the management approach for menopause?

    <p>Psychological support and hormone replacement therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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