Menopause: levels of estrogen forms (estradiol, estrogen) and androgens (testosteone, progesterone, androsterone, and dehydroepiandrosterone) are reduced. Hot flashes now usually become more frequent and severe, in part induced by the FSH surge. Upgrade to remove ads.
In advising a woman about menopause, the NP considers that: A. the average age at last menstrual period for a North American woman is 47 to 48 years. B. hot flashes and night sweats occur in about 60 % to 90% of women. C. women with surgical menopause usually have milder symptoms.
B. the addition of a topical estrogen can be helpful.
C. women with surgical menopause usually have milder symptoms.
A. the use of progestin can minimize the risk of endometrial cancer for a woman on HT and who has not had a hysterectomy. B. supplemental estrogen should be avoided in women who are at high risk of breast cancer or uterine cancer.
This menopause education programme is aimed at any healthcare professional who sees women and who would like to formalise and accredit their learning and consulting skills around the area of the menopause.
Given the menopause affects half the population and has huge implications for women’s physical and psychological health there needs to be much greater access for women to help at this crucial time in their lives from their primary care team.
This offer is valid for one year between 14th May 2021 until the 14th May 2022.
If you’re a healthcare professional and want to bring your knowledge of menopause and HRT up to speed The Menopause Charity has worked with Newson Health Research and Education and FourteenFish to the ‘Confidence in the Menopause’ online course to every healthcare professional in the world for free.
Menopause: levels of estrogen forms (estradiol, estrogen) and androgens (testosteone, progesterone, androsterone, and dehydroepiandrosterone) are reduced. Hot flashes now usually become more frequent and severe, in part induced by the FSH surge. Upgrade to remove ads.
In advising a woman about menopause, the NP considers that: A. the average age at last menstrual period for a North American woman is 47 to 48 years. B. hot flashes and night sweats occur in about 60 % to 90% of women. C. women with surgical menopause usually have milder symptoms.
B. the addition of a topical estrogen can be helpful.
C. women with surgical menopause usually have milder symptoms.
A. the use of progestin can minimize the risk of endometrial cancer for a woman on HT and who has not had a hysterectomy. B. supplemental estrogen should be avoided in women who are at high risk of breast cancer or uterine cancer.