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Pathophysiology of Menopausal Transition

#Pathophysiology #Endocrinology #Menopause #Menopausal #Transition
Pathophysiology of Menopausal ... Endocrinology #Menopause ... #Menopausal #Transition
Pathophysiology of Menopause Organ System Changes:
- CNS / Vasomotor Instability
- Urogenital Mucosa
- Cardiovascular
- Bones

#Pathophysiology #Menopause #Changes
Pathophysiology of Menopause ... Pathophysiology #Menopause
Suggested algorithm for using non-hormonal treatment for a patient with problematic menopausal symptoms #Management #PrimaryCare #Obgyn
with problematic menopausal ... PrimaryCare #Obgyn #Menopausal
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
Acquired Disorders of Reduced Bone Strength: Pathogenesis
 • Hyperparathyroidism
 • Vitamin D deficiency
 • Malabsorption syndromes
Thyrotoxicosis • Menopause
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
High FSH: • Menopause
Menstrual Cycle Physiology: the Uterine Cycle
The endometrium has receptors for ovarian hormones! Changes in structure and
ovarian failure, menopause ... ovarian failure, menopause
Drugs for Depression and Anxiety Disorders

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
 • Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine, Sertraline,
fibromyalgia, PTSD, menopause