Menopause
Topics tested: teratogens and prevention of congenital anomalies, vaginal discharge and the syndromic approach to STIs, puberty, ovarian cysts, menopause.
What our notes say
- Topics tested: teratogens and prevention of congenital anomalies, vaginal discharge and the syndromic approach to STIs, puberty, ovarian cysts, menopause. (Year 4 Gynaecology CAT 1 (MBOG 4212): 2 July 2021)
- Transvaginal ultrasound to measure endometrial thickness (over 4 mm after menopause needs further assessment). (Year 4 Gynaecology CAT 2 (MBOG 4212): 8 October 2021)
- Stress: urethral hypermobility and intrinsic sphincter deficiency from childbirth, ageing, menopause or previous surgery. (Year 4 Gynaecology CAT 2 (MBOG 4212): 8 October 2021)
- The number of oocytes in the ovary remains constant until menopause (Junior Clerkship in Reproductive Health (MBOG 4200): end of year examination, 4 )
- Risk factors (unopposed oestrogen): age 55 to 65, obesity, nulliparity, early menarche and late menopause, anovulation and PCOS, oestrogen-only HRT, tamoxifen, oestrogen-secreting ovarian tumours, diabetes, hypertension, and a family history (Lynch syndrome). (Junior Clerkship in Reproductive Health (MBOG 4200): end of year examination, 4 )
- She has never been pregnant and went through menopause 10 years previously. (Female system — Past Paper Questions & Answers)
Study material on Menopause
- Year 4 Gynaecology CAT 1 (MBOG 4212): 2 July 2021
- Junior Clerkship in Reproductive Health (MBOG 4200): end of year examination, 4 July 2019
- Female system