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When do we measure hormone levels?
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Asymptomatic woman who needs HRT secondary to high risk conditions
Symptomatic woman w/ only a few months of amenorrhea Confirmed ovarian failure in early (premature) menopause |
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Which hormones do we measure?
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FSH
Estradiol |
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Most important indicator of menopausal transition?
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60+ days of amenorrhea (w/in 4 years?)
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Behavioral Interventions for Hot Flashes?
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Paced respirations
Exercise Wear Cool Clothing Stress Management |
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Most effective pharmacologic Rx for menopause (hot flashes?)
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Estrogen
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Why is Estrogen + Progestins bad?
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Increased Risk of Invasive Breast Cancer
Inc risk of CHD Inc risk of CVA, DVT, PE NOT BENEFICIAL TO OVERALL HEALTH |
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what is the ONLY indication for HRT?
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Menopausal Sx's
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Administration guidelines for HRT?
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smallest dose possible
shortest duration possible |
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HRT should NOT be prescribed for?
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CHD
Dementia Colon Cancer Osteoporosis |
