Chapter 8 - Menopause
most women enter and complete menopause between age
45 and 55
T or F? After menopause, a woman's body no longer produces estrogen
false
What is the most common symptom of menopause
hot flashes
strategies to reduce the health risks associated with hormone replacement include which of the following
using a form of hormone therapy with local rather than systemic effects, starting hormone therapy at a younger age, taking the lowest effective dose
Which of the following women would be most likely to benefit from hormone therapy
a 41 year old, otherwise healthy woman who is experiencing early menopause due to cancer treatment
Which of the following statements is true
a woman has completed menopause when her monthly periods cease
Which of the following best represents the primary hormones used in hormone therapy (HT)
estrogen only, or estrogen with progesterone
T or F? in the united states, most healthcare providers are reluctant to perform hysterectomies unless absolutely necessary
false
Which of the following factors is associated with earlier onset of natural menopause
smoking cigarettes
perimenopause is
the life stage just before menopause
Women who have undergone natural menopause are at an increased risk for which of the following conditions
osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, urinary incontinence
What is menopause
the natural or artificially induced end of a woman's menstrual cycle
Gina has been diagnosed with uterine cancer. Her surgeon will perform which of the following to remove only Gina's cervix and uterus
total hysterectomy
Which of the following has contributed to increases in discussion and research about menopause over the past 100 years
an increase in the life span of the average woman, more open discussions about life span issues and sexuality, and less sexism in the medical community
T or F? on average, a woman can expect to live 10 to 15 years after menopause
false
Which of the following steps are effective ways to reduce symptoms associated with menopause
limiting use of HT until age 60 years or later, minimizing the doses of medication, if any, that is used, getting regular exercise
which of the following statements is true
the proportion of the U.S. population older than 65 years has dramatically increased over the past 100 years
T or F? FDA-approved forms of hormone therapy include pills, patches, creams, gels, sprays, and vaginal suppositories
true
T or F? Some forms of chemotherapy can cause a woman to experience early menopause
true
T or F? transgender women who are taking estrogen typically do not experience symptoms of menopause
true
