This is the most common symptom of menopause
What are hot flashes?
This is generally the first sign of perimenopause
What is a change in bleeding pattern?
This is the most effective treatment available for relief of hot flashes.
What is systemic estrogen?
The average age of menopause onset
What is 51?
Women with vaginal atrophy are at increased risk of this illness
What is a UTI?
This symptom of menopause can cause pain during sexual intercourse
What is vulvovaginal atrophy?
Perimenopause begins on average this many years before the final menstrual period
What is 4?
The percentage of women who seek treatment for hot flashes
What is 20-30%?
Menopause is defined as the cessation of periods for this amount of time
What is 12 months?
Long-term risks associated with estrogen deficiency include this bone problem
What is osteoporosis?
Individuals experiencing menopause are at increased risk of developing this psychiatric disorder
What is depression?
During perimenopause individuals often experience this change to their menstrual cycle
What is increased time between periods?
Estrogen is not indicated for the treatment of these menopause-related conditions
What are osteoporosis and coronary heart disease?
Premature menopause is defined as menopause onset before this age.
What is 40?
Pharmacologic treatment for menopause osteoporosis
What are oral bisphosphonates (-dronates)?
80% of women experience hot flashes for less than this amount of time
What is 2 years?
A concentration of this hormone over >30IU/L is generally suggestive of perimenopause
What is FSH?
Menopausal hormone therapy should not be prescribed for patients over this age
What is 60?