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Definition
| Cessation of Menses for 1 year naturally due to lack of estrogen production by the ovary |
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Term
| Most common complaints of Menopause |
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Definition
Hot flashes and night sweats most common
Other associated complaints include vaginal dryness, itching, vaginitis, dyspareunia |
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Term
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Definition
| Lose weight, smoking cessation, paced respiration, stretching |
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| What is indicated for short term relief of vasomotor symptoms? |
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Definition
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Term
| If the patient has had a previous hysterectomy, what hormonal agent can be used? |
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Definition
| Use Estrogen, NOT progestin |
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Term
| If uterus is intact, what hormonal agent can be used? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are surrogate outcomes (elevated trigs) associated with? |
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Definition
| Oral estrogens, but NOT transdermal. |
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Term
| Other agents used to control hot flashes in women who are not candidates for HT |
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Definition
First line: Venlafaxine, OR Paroxetine
Desvenlafaxine, Gabapentin, Fluoxetine, clonidine |
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Term
| What can women taking HT, but still having vaginal symptoms use? |
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Definition
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Term
| Management of mood changes in Menopause |
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Definition
| SSRI, then add HT if not responding to antidepressants alone |
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