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| what is the median age of menopause? |
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Definition
| a decrease in estrogen levels which is below the needed level to sustain menses. |
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| when does ovulation cease? |
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Definition
| 1-2 years before complete menopause |
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| what begins to atrophy during menopause? |
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Definition
| ovaries, vagina, vulva, urethra, and trigonal area of the bladder, fallopian tubes. |
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| what are some short term signs and symptoms of menopause? |
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Definition
| hot flashes lasting 3-5 minutes often 20-30 times a day, dizzy spells, palpitations, weakness |
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| what are some long term effects on menopause? |
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Definition
| low estrogen levels. risk for coronary heart disease and osteoporosis |
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| what is hormone replacement therapy? |
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Definition
| supplement of estrogen and/or progestin to help with s/s of menopause |
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| what is the maximum time HRT can be used? |
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Definition
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| what has long term HRT use been associated with? |
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Definition
| high risk of breast cancer, thromboembolic disease, and stroke |
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| what is something you would want to be sure of before starting hormone replacement therapy? |
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Definition
| that they are actually in menopause |
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Term
| if a patient had a breast cancer that fed off of estrogen what should you make sure of? |
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Definition
| that they do not use HRT and that they stay away from soy products |
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| what can the menopausal woman do to try to prevent osteoporosis through excersise? |
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Definition
| weight baring excersises such as; walking, jogging, tennis, and low impact aerobics to help increase bone mass |
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| what kind of a diet may someone going through menopause benefit from? |
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Definition
| high fibers, low fat, and supplement with vitamin D and E |
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Term
| what things should the nurse consider about menopause? |
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Definition
| the patient is an idividual, menopause is an adjustment to change, patient's need support and understanding, patient edu. and info is important BEFORE menopause starts |
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