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Pathophysiology of Menopausal Transition

#Pathophysiology #Endocrinology #Menopause #Menopausal #Transition
Pathophysiology of Menopausal ... Endocrinology #Menopause ... #Menopausal #Transition
Suggested algorithm for using non-hormonal treatment for a patient with problematic menopausal symptoms #Management #PrimaryCare #Obgyn
with problematic menopausal ... PrimaryCare #Obgyn #Menopausal
Pathophysiology of Menopause Organ System Changes:
- CNS / Vasomotor Instability
- Urogenital Mucosa
- Cardiovascular
- Bones

#Pathophysiology #Menopause #Changes
Pathophysiology of Menopause ... Pathophysiology #Menopause
Osteoporosis: Pathogenesis and risk factors

 • Age > 30 (post-peak bone mass)
 • Post-menopausal women ->
mass) • Post-menopausal
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis
Defined as excessive dark, coarse, male-pattern hair growth
Hirsutism causes in premenopausal women:
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causes in post-menopausal
Pathologic / Fragility Fractures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Tumours
 - See Bone Lesions Scheme
Paget's Disease
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Osteoporosis • Post-Menopausal
Menstrual Cycle Physiology: the Uterine Cycle
The endometrium has receptors for ovarian hormones! Changes in structure and
ovarian failure, menopause ... ovarian failure, menopause
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
High FSH: • Menopause
Drugs for Depression and Anxiety Disorders

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
 • Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine, Sertraline,
fibromyalgia, PTSD, menopause
Acquired Disorders of Reduced Bone Strength: Pathogenesis
 • Hyperparathyroidism
 • Vitamin D deficiency
 • Malabsorption syndromes
Thyrotoxicosis • Menopause