Basanti Devi 45 yrs old women present with hot flush after stopping of menstruation. 'Hot Flush' can be relieved by administration of following agents:: (A) Ehinyl estradiol, (B) Testesterone, (C) Fluoxymesteron, (D) Danazol
Answer is A. Estrogens are the principal medications used to relieve hot flushes. Estrogen blocks both perceived symptoms and physiological changes. Ref: Shaw's Textbook of Gynaecology, 12th Edition, Page 43 ; Current Obs and Gynae Diagnosis and Treatment 9th Edition, Page 1024