Wh Menopause/middle Aged Women's Questions 20 Correctly Answered Questions Latest Update

What type(s) of estrogen are usually present in a woman's body in the postmenopausal years? a. Estrone (E1) and estradiol (E2) b. Estrone (E1) and estriol (E3) c. Estradiol (E2) only d. None; women do not produce estrogen after menopause. Ch 12 {Ans: a}There's scientific evidence that salivary or blood hormone testing should be used to adjust hormone levels to prescribe therapy T/F Ch 12 {Ans: F}The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) current position on the use of HT in menopausal women include: a. HT is indicated for the sole purpose of preventing cardiovascular disease. b. ET for less than 5 years has significant effect on the risk for breast cancer. c. HT is recommended for prevention of cognitive aging or dementia. d. EPT is recommended to decrease risk of endometrial carcinoma. Ch 12 {Ans: b}Susan was diagnosed with premature menopause at the age of 38 resulting in loss of menstruation and infertility. Before reaching that diagnosis, other workup for diff dx considered would have been: a. pituitary adenoma and PCOS b. thyroid disease and DM c. carcinoma d all of the above Ch 12 {Ans: d}Natural menopause is defined as: a. the period during the