NAMS Menopause Certification Exams (Latest 2024/
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SOLUTIONS) Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified
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This natural physiologic state occurs after 12 consecutive months of amenorrea. It
occurs in the absence of other obvious pathologic or physiologic cause. -
ANSWERMENOPAUSE
This is considered a normal natural event and is considered the final menstrual
period. - ANSWERMENOPAUSE
Menopause represents the permanent cessation of menstruation resulting from loss
of ________a_________ due to aging.
OPTIONS:
Thecal cell function
granulosa cell function
ovarian follicular function
ovarian proliferative function - ANSWERa) OVARIAN FOLLICULAR FUNCTION
_______________ occurs due to programmed loss of ovarian follicles during the
aging process. - ANSWERMENOPAUSE
When does a woman begin her steady loss of oocytes from atresia? - ANSWERAT
BIRTH
What are the 3 types/categories of menopause? - ANSWERNatural, Induced, or
Premature
What is the difference between induced and premature menopause? -
ANSWERINDUCED - menopause that occurs post surgery (bilateral oopherectomy),
chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
PREMATURE menopause is considered if a woman stops menstruating less than age
40yo whether it occurs NATURALLY or it's INDUCED
What is the name of the term that describes a loss of ovarian function <40yo
resulting in amenorrhea that is usually permanent? - ANSWERPREMATURE OVARIAN
INSUFFICIENCY
What are some causes of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency? - ANSWER1) Idiopathic
2) Autoimmune
3) Turner's Syndrome
4) Fragile X Syndrome
, What lab findings would help you to diagnose *Premature Ovarian Insufficiency*? -
ANSWERElevated FSH > 40ml taken 2x a month apart
1) What is the average age of menopause?
2) What age is considered "late" menopause?
3) What age is considered "early" menopause - ANSWER1) 51.4yo
2) older than 55yo
3) between ages of 40-45
What role does smoking play in menopause? - ANSWERSmoking can take years off of
a woman's reproductive life and induce a premature menopause.
*On average, smoking reduces age of menopause by 2years*
What are two genetic variants that have been found to be associated with variation
in age at menopause? - ANSWERBRSK1 and MCM8 and potentially the estrogen
receptor gene
T/F Family history of early menopause puts a woman at risk for early menopause. -
ANSWERTRUE
List 6 risk factors of early menopause. - ANSWER1) Hispanic heritage
2) Smoking
3) Nulliparas
4) Galactose consumption
5) Type I Diabetes
6) DES exposure
Which of the following is NOT associated with risk of early menopause?
1) Japanese heritage
2) Smoking
3) Nulliparas
4) Galactose consumption
5) Type I Diabetes
6) DES exposure - ANSWER1) Japanese Heritage
HISPANIC heritage is a risk factor for early menopause
T/F Japanese heritage is a risk factor for early menopause. Explain. - ANSWERFALSE -
Japanese heritage is associated with LATER menopause in comparison to caucasians.
What is perimenopause? - ANSWERPerimenopasue = AROUND the menopause and
being in stage -2 and ends at 12 months of amenorrhea
Describe the stages of menopause. - ANSWERStage -5, -4, -3 = REPRODUCTIVE years
2025 Updates STUDY BUNDLE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS) Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified
Answers)
This natural physiologic state occurs after 12 consecutive months of amenorrea. It
occurs in the absence of other obvious pathologic or physiologic cause. -
ANSWERMENOPAUSE
This is considered a normal natural event and is considered the final menstrual
period. - ANSWERMENOPAUSE
Menopause represents the permanent cessation of menstruation resulting from loss
of ________a_________ due to aging.
OPTIONS:
Thecal cell function
granulosa cell function
ovarian follicular function
ovarian proliferative function - ANSWERa) OVARIAN FOLLICULAR FUNCTION
_______________ occurs due to programmed loss of ovarian follicles during the
aging process. - ANSWERMENOPAUSE
When does a woman begin her steady loss of oocytes from atresia? - ANSWERAT
BIRTH
What are the 3 types/categories of menopause? - ANSWERNatural, Induced, or
Premature
What is the difference between induced and premature menopause? -
ANSWERINDUCED - menopause that occurs post surgery (bilateral oopherectomy),
chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
PREMATURE menopause is considered if a woman stops menstruating less than age
40yo whether it occurs NATURALLY or it's INDUCED
What is the name of the term that describes a loss of ovarian function <40yo
resulting in amenorrhea that is usually permanent? - ANSWERPREMATURE OVARIAN
INSUFFICIENCY
What are some causes of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency? - ANSWER1) Idiopathic
2) Autoimmune
3) Turner's Syndrome
4) Fragile X Syndrome
, What lab findings would help you to diagnose *Premature Ovarian Insufficiency*? -
ANSWERElevated FSH > 40ml taken 2x a month apart
1) What is the average age of menopause?
2) What age is considered "late" menopause?
3) What age is considered "early" menopause - ANSWER1) 51.4yo
2) older than 55yo
3) between ages of 40-45
What role does smoking play in menopause? - ANSWERSmoking can take years off of
a woman's reproductive life and induce a premature menopause.
*On average, smoking reduces age of menopause by 2years*
What are two genetic variants that have been found to be associated with variation
in age at menopause? - ANSWERBRSK1 and MCM8 and potentially the estrogen
receptor gene
T/F Family history of early menopause puts a woman at risk for early menopause. -
ANSWERTRUE
List 6 risk factors of early menopause. - ANSWER1) Hispanic heritage
2) Smoking
3) Nulliparas
4) Galactose consumption
5) Type I Diabetes
6) DES exposure
Which of the following is NOT associated with risk of early menopause?
1) Japanese heritage
2) Smoking
3) Nulliparas
4) Galactose consumption
5) Type I Diabetes
6) DES exposure - ANSWER1) Japanese Heritage
HISPANIC heritage is a risk factor for early menopause
T/F Japanese heritage is a risk factor for early menopause. Explain. - ANSWERFALSE -
Japanese heritage is associated with LATER menopause in comparison to caucasians.
What is perimenopause? - ANSWERPerimenopasue = AROUND the menopause and
being in stage -2 and ends at 12 months of amenorrhea
Describe the stages of menopause. - ANSWERStage -5, -4, -3 = REPRODUCTIVE years
