MCQ MAHE 2000 Obstetrics And Gynecology Answer 12

The Correct Answer is C

The word menopause simply refers to the permanent end of menstruation. It is derived from the Greek words for ‘month’ (men) and ‘cessation’ (pausis). Menopause is not a disease but a natural event in a woman’s life that results from a decrease in the ovarian production of sex hormones – estrogen, progesterone and testosterone.

Menopause ( Decline or Lack of estrogen in 40’s charcterized with irregular, excessive and prolonged bleeding. In 85-90%women., no problem but 10 - 15 % menopausal symptoms occur which are manifestations of vasomotor and C.V.S. disturbances like : Hot flushes and chilly sensation, irritability, emotional instability, myalgia, arthralgia, vertigo, insomnia, tachycardia or palpitation. )

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