Menopause

Menopause
S/S
·       Vasomotor sx (hot flashes)
·       Oligomenorrhea/amenorrhea
·       Sleep disturbances
·       Decreased libido
·       Depression / Cognitive decline
·       Vaginal atrophy
Dx
 Clx – ⤴️ FSH
Tx
·       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
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
Sx
·       Vulvovaginal dryness, irritation, pruritus
·       Dyspareunia
·       Vaginal bleeding
·       Urinary incontinence, recurrent urinary tract infection
·       Pelvic pressure
PEx
·       Narrowed introitus
·       Pale mucosa, elasticity, I rugae
·       Petechiae, fissures
·       Loss of labial volume
Tx
·       Vaginal moisturizer & lubricant
·       Topical vaginal estrogen
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Types
·       Cystocele – bladder
·       Rectocele – rectum
·       Enterocele – small intestine
RF
·       Obesity
·       Multiparity / Postmenopausal
·       Hysterectomy
Clx
·       Pelvic pressure
·       Obstructed voiding (resembles BPH)
·       Urinary retention / Incontinence
·       Fecal Constipation /urgency, incontinence
·       Sexual dysfunction
Tx
·       Weight loss – Pelvic floor exercises
·       Vaginal pessary
·       Surgical repair

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