Perimenopause and Menopause Exam
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Less responsive to FHS *Ans* ovaries produce less E,P,A
Issues during perimenopause *Ans* 1. Irregular menstrual cycles
2. Longer and shorter cycles
3. Heavier or lighter flow with periods of amenorrhea
4. Worsening or ne...
Perimenopause and Menopause Exam Study Guide with 10 0% Correct Answers Less responsive to FHS *Ans* ovaries produce less E,P,A Issues during perimenopause *Ans* 1. Irregular menstrual cycles 2. Longer and shorter cycles 3. Heavier or lighter flow with periods of amenorrhea 4. Worsening or newly developed PMS menstration ceases when *Ans* 1. E and P low 2. FSH and LH high 1. Estradiol *Ans* a. Predominant E during reproductive years b. Strongest E c. Low amounts during post menopause 2. Estriol *Ans* a. E secreted by placental and synthesized from androgens produced by fetus b. Small amount in non -pregnant women c. Predominant during pregnancy 3. Estrone *Ans* a. Weakest E b. Primary E in postmenopausal women, men and children c. In menopause produced in adipose tissue which converts the androstenedione secreted by adrenals and ovaries d. T production stays stable in women WITH ovaries Menopause occurs *Ans* 48-55, average 52 correlates with mother and older sisters menopause occurs earlier in *Ans* smokers signs and symptoms due to DECREASE estrogen *Ans* i. Vasomotor symptoms ii. Genitourinary syndrome of menopause iii. Weight gain/muscle tone & skin changes experiences in menopause *Ans* i. Vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes, hot flushes, sweats, power surges) ii. Sleep disruption iii. Daytime fatigue iv. Urogenital changes v. Mood changes vi. Hair loss and excessive hair growth
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