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Menopause
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S/S
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· Vasomotor sx (hot flashes)
· Oligomenorrhea/amenorrhea
· Sleep disturbances
· Decreased libido
· Depression / Cognitive decline
· Vaginal atrophy
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Dx
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Clx – ⤴️ FSH
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Tx
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· Depends on severity:
· Mild hot flashes? Lifestyle (weight loss)
· Severe? HRT
· Topical vaginal estrogen
· Contraindications to HRT? Coronary heart dz / TIA/ Stroke/ breast cancer / endometrial cancer
· If pt has contraindications? SSRI
· For osteoporosis:
o start screening w/ DEXA @ 65 yo
o give bisphosphonate + Vit D + Ca
· For ♡:
o Screen w/ LDL
o If ⊕ (high risk) → Statin
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Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
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Sx
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· Vulvovaginal dryness, irritation, pruritus
· Dyspareunia
· Vaginal bleeding
· Urinary incontinence, recurrent urinary tract infection
· Pelvic pressure
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PEx
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· Narrowed introitus
· Pale mucosa, elasticity, I rugae
· Petechiae, fissures
· Loss of labial volume
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Tx
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· Vaginal moisturizer & lubricant
· Topical vaginal estrogen
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse
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Types
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· Cystocele – bladder
· Rectocele – rectum
· Enterocele – small intestine
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RF
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· Obesity
· Multiparity / Postmenopausal
· Hysterectomy
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Clx
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· Pelvic pressure
· Obstructed voiding (resembles BPH)
· Urinary retention / Incontinence
· Fecal Constipation /urgency, incontinence
· Sexual dysfunction
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Tx
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· Weight loss – Pelvic floor exercises
· Vaginal pessary
· Surgical repair
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