HRT HRT for Menopause & Perimenopause

Question 1

At what age does the average US woman reach natural menopause?

Accepted Answer

51 years

Answer

45 years

Answer

55 years

Answer

58 years

Question 2

Which FSH level is diagnostic of menopause in a woman with amenorrhea for 12 months?

Accepted Answer

≥30 mIU/mL

Answer

≤10 mIU/mL

Answer

10–20 mIU/mL

Answer

20–25 mIU/mL

Question 3

What is the primary goal of HRT prescribed during perimenopause?

Accepted Answer

Alleviate vasomotor and mood symptoms caused by fluctuating hormone levels

Answer

Permanently restore fertility

Answer

Replace all endogenous hormone production immediately

Answer

Prevent all forms of cardiovascular disease

Question 4

Which menopausal symptom is most directly caused by declining estrogen's effect on the hypothalamic thermoregulatory center?

Accepted Answer

Hot flashes

Answer

Vaginal dryness

Answer

Osteoporosis

Answer

Sleep apnea

Question 5

In a postmenopausal woman with an intact uterus starting systemic estrogen therapy, why must progestogen be added?

Accepted Answer

To prevent unopposed estrogen-induced endometrial hyperplasia and cancer

Answer

To improve libido only

Answer

To reduce cardiovascular risk

Answer

To enhance bone density further

Question 6

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is defined as ovarian failure before what age?

Accepted Answer

40 years

Answer

35 years

Answer

45 years

Answer

50 years