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What is the definition of menopause?
What is the definition of menopause?
- The first year after menopause
- The period immediately prior to the cessation of menses
- The time after menopause has occurred, starting when a woman has not had a period for 6 consecutive months
- The permanent cessation of menses following the loss of ovarian follicular activity (correct)
What is the definition of postmenopause?
What is the definition of postmenopause?
- The first year after menopause
- The time after menopause has occurred, starting when a woman has not had a period for 12 consecutive months (correct)
- The permanent cessation of menses following the loss of ovarian follicular activity
- The period immediately prior to the menopause and the first year after menopause
What is the definition of perimenopause?
What is the definition of perimenopause?
- The period immediately prior to the menopause and the first year after menopause (correct)
- The permanent cessation of menses following the loss of ovarian follicular activity
- The time after menopause has occurred, starting when a woman has not had a period for 12 consecutive months
- The first year after menopause
What is the number of consecutive months without a period required to define postmenopause?
What is the number of consecutive months without a period required to define postmenopause?
What is the title of the chapter in Pharmacotherapy: a pathophysiologic approach that discusses hormone therapy in women?
What is the title of the chapter in Pharmacotherapy: a pathophysiologic approach that discusses hormone therapy in women?
What is the name of the organization that provides guidelines for the diagnosis and management of menopause?
What is the name of the organization that provides guidelines for the diagnosis and management of menopause?
What is the recommended first-line therapy for patients without VMS?
What is the recommended first-line therapy for patients without VMS?
Why may women using high doses of topical estrogen products require intermittent treatment?
Why may women using high doses of topical estrogen products require intermittent treatment?
What is the benefit of using estradiol in the form of a vaginal tablet or ring?
What is the benefit of using estradiol in the form of a vaginal tablet or ring?
What is the condition that affects millions of women and is associated with a high incidence of morbidity and mortality and decreased QOL?
What is the condition that affects millions of women and is associated with a high incidence of morbidity and mortality and decreased QOL?
What was the first RCT to demonstrate a reduction in total fractures?
What was the first RCT to demonstrate a reduction in total fractures?
What was the only vaginal ring indicated for VMS?
What was the only vaginal ring indicated for VMS?
Which hormone stimulates the anterior pituitary to secrete FSH and LH?
Which hormone stimulates the anterior pituitary to secrete FSH and LH?
What happens to FSH levels during menopause?
What happens to FSH levels during menopause?
What is the primary goal of menopause treatment?
What is the primary goal of menopause treatment?
What is a long-term symptom of menopause?
What is a long-term symptom of menopause?
What is the diagnostic criterion for menopause?
What is the diagnostic criterion for menopause?
What is the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms and vulvovaginal atrophy?
What is the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms and vulvovaginal atrophy?
What should women do when considering therapies for menopause?
What should women do when considering therapies for menopause?
What is the mechanism of action of SERMs in different tissues?
What is the mechanism of action of SERMs in different tissues?
What is the benefit of SERMs in terms of bone health?
What is the benefit of SERMs in terms of bone health?
What is the approved indication for ospemifene (Osphena) 60mg PO?
What is the approved indication for ospemifene (Osphena) 60mg PO?
What is the first-line therapy for the relief of moderate to severe VMS and vulvovaginal atrophy?
What is the first-line therapy for the relief of moderate to severe VMS and vulvovaginal atrophy?
What is recommended for women with a uterus taking ospemifene?
What is recommended for women with a uterus taking ospemifene?
What should be explained to women who are stopping HRT?
What should be explained to women who are stopping HRT?
What is the recommended frequency for reassessing women for symptoms after stopping HRT?
What is the recommended frequency for reassessing women for symptoms after stopping HRT?
What should be checked in a patient taking HT who remains symptomatic?
What should be checked in a patient taking HT who remains symptomatic?
Why may the dose of oestrogen in HRT need to be adjusted?
Why may the dose of oestrogen in HRT need to be adjusted?
What should be encouraged in women taking HRT?
What should be encouraged in women taking HRT?
What should be monitored in a patient taking HRT?
What should be monitored in a patient taking HRT?
