Menopause & Estrogen Replacement Therapy Exam Prep Guide

Menopause & Estrogen Replacement Therapy Exam Prep Guide




4. what hormone regulates metabolic
processes (bone growth and
1. what is the average age in cholesterol levels)
which menopause occurs in
women 5. what hormone is needed to
maintain pregnancy
2. what leads to pain during sex-
ual intercourse in patients with 6. what treatment is indicat- ed for
menopause (dyspareunia) moderate to severe
menopause symptoms and os-
3. what is the most common rea- teoporosis when other treat- ments
son patients with menopause have failed
seek treatment
7. what hormone provides the
following benefits:
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, Menopause & Estrogen Replacement Therapy Exam Prep Guide

Relieves genitourinary atrophy 51.4 years of age
(if only symptom, may use
vaginal product locally)

loss of lubrication




vasomotor a.k.a. hot flashes

occurs in 75 to 95% of women within 12 - 24 months after the
last menstrual period

estrogen - binds to breast, uterus, bone, heart




progesterone


hormone replacement therapy: estrogen and progesterone
therapy or estrogen replacement therapy




estrogen




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