Menopause

Definitions and Risk factors

100

The cessation of menstrual periods for 12 consecutive months

Menopause

200

What are three key risk factors of EARLY menopause?

family history 

smoking 

autoimmune diseases

300

This transition period before menopause is  called?

perimenopause

400

The average age for menopause for woman in the United States falls within this age range.

45-55 years old

500

This primary female hormone decreases significantly during menopause

Estrogen

Signs and Symptoms

100

mood _____ happen throughout menopause

swings

200

This is the number one symptom of menopause

hot flashes

300

Due to hormonal changes, decreased muscle mass, and slower metabolism women experience this change in body weight during menopause. 

weight gain

400

Woman can experience these during the transition into menopause.

Irregular periods 

500

This skin condition is common among women experiencing menopause.

Acne

Nursing interventions/Treatments

100

Which supportive interventions help women cope with mood swings and sleep disturbances caused by menopause.

counseling or support group

200

This vital sign is crucial to check in woman during menopause because risk for hypertension is common during this transition.

Blood pressure

300

This treatment involves giving the patient low doses of estrogen in order to supplement the decrease in the hormone naturally in the body.

Hormone replacing therapy 

400

To maintain bone health the nurse should encourage increasing daily intake of which two key nutrients?

calcium 

Vitamin D

500

Which two secondary interventions should a nurse encourage for a post menopausal woman.

bone density tests 

lipid screenings 

Common Misconceptions

100

While many believe menopause only affects a woman physically it can also impact a woman's ___ health.

emotional

200

Menopause is a ___ which means treatment is not required, but may help cope with the symptoms.

biological process

300

Until the patient's period has stopped for a full 12 months ___ is still possible.

pregnancy

400

On average menopause starts between 45-55 however ___ can occur before the age of 40.

premature menopause

500

Many assume ____ is unavoidable during menopause but healthy diet and exercise can counteract this symptom.

weight gain

Education

100

This type of exercise helps maintain bone density and reduce risk of osteoporosis after menopause

weight-bearing or resistance exercise

200

To help manage hot flashes, nurses should teach women to avoid these two stimulants.

Nicotine 

Cafiene

300

Woman in menopause are at high risk for this bone weakening condition.

Osteoporosis

400

Using water based lubricants and vaginal moisturizers can help relieve this common symptom.

Vaginal dryness

500

Menopause should be referred to as a ____ not a disease so women can feel more confident during this time.

natural stage of life