NM 701 Exam 5 Fall/Spring Questions And Answers Graded A+
Define menopause and how to dx - (ANSWER)12 full months since last period
that's it. Dx when 12 full months have passed. Start over if a period rears it's gnarly head!
Define perimenopause - (ANSWER)from start of irregular menses and other sx like hot flashes to 12
months of amenorrhea aka menopause
Vasomotor symptoms of menopause - (ANSWER)hot flashes!
varies among women and within a woman at different times
10-15% have very bothersome, 75% never see a clinician
Common signs/symptoms of perimenopause - (ANSWER)-menstrual bleeding changes, then stops
-vasomotor symptoms (some never experience, some never stop, usually level off after a few years)
-vaginal symptoms, often dryness r/t less estrogen
r/t drop-off of estrogen
Also: sleeping problems, changes in mood/cognition, dyspareunia, urinary changes
Lifestyle techniques to manage hot flashes - (ANSWER)-regular physical activity (esp those who are
already active)
--->starting new activity will not help with hot flashes
-smoking cessation
-Mediterranean diet, remove dietary triggers
--->high fat/high sugar make it worse!
-wear natural fibers, dress in layers
, NM 701 Exam 5 Fall/Spring Questions And Answers Graded A+
-stress management
-sleep hygiene
How to manage vulvar symptoms of menopause - (ANSWER)-regular physical activity
-regular sexual activity
-lubricants (for sex) and longer acting vaginal moisturizers (not for sex)
--->coconut or olive oil work well for both lubricant and moisturizer
Hormone levels in peri-menopause - (ANSWER)FSH, LH, E, and P are variable
-depends on whether ovulation happened
-*testing is not useful* to dx or predict menopause
FSH and LH changes in reproductive, perimenopause, and post-menopause years -
(ANSWER)reproductive: variable, cyclic
perimenopause:
-FSH increased, variable - trying to stimulate ovulation, not always successful
-LH varies, will surge if ovulation happens
post-menopause: (early) increased - still trying to stimulate ovulation, (late) stable, or drops off
Estrogen and progesterone changes through , perimenopause, and post-menopause years -
(ANSWER)reproductive years: cyclic
peri-menopause:
-E & P will vary depending on whether ovulation occurred
menopause:
Define menopause and how to dx - (ANSWER)12 full months since last period
that's it. Dx when 12 full months have passed. Start over if a period rears it's gnarly head!
Define perimenopause - (ANSWER)from start of irregular menses and other sx like hot flashes to 12
months of amenorrhea aka menopause
Vasomotor symptoms of menopause - (ANSWER)hot flashes!
varies among women and within a woman at different times
10-15% have very bothersome, 75% never see a clinician
Common signs/symptoms of perimenopause - (ANSWER)-menstrual bleeding changes, then stops
-vasomotor symptoms (some never experience, some never stop, usually level off after a few years)
-vaginal symptoms, often dryness r/t less estrogen
r/t drop-off of estrogen
Also: sleeping problems, changes in mood/cognition, dyspareunia, urinary changes
Lifestyle techniques to manage hot flashes - (ANSWER)-regular physical activity (esp those who are
already active)
--->starting new activity will not help with hot flashes
-smoking cessation
-Mediterranean diet, remove dietary triggers
--->high fat/high sugar make it worse!
-wear natural fibers, dress in layers
, NM 701 Exam 5 Fall/Spring Questions And Answers Graded A+
-stress management
-sleep hygiene
How to manage vulvar symptoms of menopause - (ANSWER)-regular physical activity
-regular sexual activity
-lubricants (for sex) and longer acting vaginal moisturizers (not for sex)
--->coconut or olive oil work well for both lubricant and moisturizer
Hormone levels in peri-menopause - (ANSWER)FSH, LH, E, and P are variable
-depends on whether ovulation happened
-*testing is not useful* to dx or predict menopause
FSH and LH changes in reproductive, perimenopause, and post-menopause years -
(ANSWER)reproductive: variable, cyclic
perimenopause:
-FSH increased, variable - trying to stimulate ovulation, not always successful
-LH varies, will surge if ovulation happens
post-menopause: (early) increased - still trying to stimulate ovulation, (late) stable, or drops off
Estrogen and progesterone changes through , perimenopause, and post-menopause years -
(ANSWER)reproductive years: cyclic
peri-menopause:
-E & P will vary depending on whether ovulation occurred
menopause:
