Major source of estrogen in postmenopausal women is:
Correct Answer: Peripheral conversion of androstenedione
Description: All postmenopausal and symptomatic per menopausal women who do not have contraindication particularly
Those with high risk factors osteoporosis.
Those with premature menopause
Evaluation before starting HRT:
History-personal, medical, gynecological, family
Examination -HT, wt., BMI, BP, breast, vaginal examination
Pap smear
Mammography
Lipid profile
Transvaginal sonography-endometrial thickness
Work up relevant to symptoms, e.g. urinary continence, carbohydrate intolerance, psychoemotional states.
Contraindications of HRT:
Pregnancy
CA breast
CA endometrium
Undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding
Active liver disease
Present deep vein thrombosis, thromboembolic disorder
Investigation not routinely needed before starting HRT
Endometrial sampling-Only done if history of abnormal vaginal bleeding, TVS shows endometrial thickness> 5 mm.
Serum FSH-Only done if diagnosis of menopause is not clear, e.g. vasomotor symptoms in absence of amenorrhoea
Bone densitometry-Using DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry) oflumber vertebrae, hip bone for women with risk factors for osteoprosis, persistent backache, bone aches, history of recent fracture, for research purpose
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