Deck 11: Menopause

Question 1

At what age does natural menopause usually occur among American women?

A) 35-45
B) 45-55
C) 55-65
D) 60-70

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following is a major cause of urinary incontinence?

A) dyspareunia
B) low BMI
C) prolonged celibacy
D) pelvic organ prolapse

Answer 2

D

Question 3

According to data from the CDC, 50% of hysterectomies between 2000 and 2004 were performed for what reason?

A) permanent contraception
B) treatment of uterine fibroids
C) treatment of uterine prolapse
D) treatment for ovarian cancer

Answer 3

B

Question 4

A symposium convened in 2011 by the North American Menopause Society recommended the use of 50 mg of _____ isoflavones per day for relief of vasomotor symptoms.

A) soy
B) olive oil
C) oatmeal
D) ginkgo biloba

Question 5

Studies have shown that earlier signs of menopause are associated with _____.

A) increased levels of LDL and HDL
B) decreased levels of LDL and HDL
C) increased levels of LDL and decreased levels of HDL
D) decreased levels of LDL and increased levels of HDL

Question 6

Enjoyment of sexual intimacy declines significantly as adults age.

Question 7

Available data indicates that women with short menstrual cycles become menopausal earlier than women with longer cycles.

Question 8

Declining levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) released by the pituitary gland with compensating increases in luteinizing hormone (LH) are predictive of loss of ovulatory function.

Question 9

Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are reportedly more common among sexually active postmenopausal women.

Question 10

Although risks of breast and cancer are generally diminished after bilateral oophorectomy prior to natural menopause, the risk of mortality from coronary heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer increases.

Question 11

Vaginal fluid becomes more acidic following menopause, often leading to significant discomfort.

Question 12

List five common symptoms reported by perimenopausal women.

Question 13

What definition do most researchers use for natural menopause?

Question 14

What lifestyle changes have been recommended by the North American Menopause Society and clinicians to reduce hot flashes?

Question 15

Explain why the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) randomized trial of combined estrogen and progestin therapy was terminated in 2002 by the monitoring committee.