For a menopausal patient having hot flashes, which of the following can be given as treatment?: (A) Ethinyl estradiol, (B) Progesterone, (C) Gonadotropin, (D) Danazol
Answer is A. Menopause Basic problem in menopause is due to decreased estrogen level Hence replacing estrogen ,i.e, H is the mainstay of therapy in menopause (DOC) - Management of vasomotor symptoms - 1. Clonidine 2. SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) - fluoxetine If female uterus is intact - give Estrogen & progesterone If female uterus is removed - give only Estrogen