A 52-year-old woman presents to the GP with sleep disturbance, joint aches, and fatigue. Her periods stopped 18 months ago. She asks whether these sym...

Question

A 52-year-old woman presents to the GP with sleep disturbance, joint aches, and fatigue. Her periods stopped 18 months ago. She asks whether these symptoms are menopausal. According to NICE NG23, which symptoms are recognised as being associated with menopause?

Accepted Answer

Vasomotor symptoms, mood changes, sleep disturbance, sexual dysfunction, joint aches, and urogenital symptoms are all recognised menopausal symptoms

Answer

Vasomotor symptoms only

Answer

Only vaginal dryness and hot flushes

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Joint aches and fatigue are never menopausal

Answer

Cognitive changes are the only menopausal symptom

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Range of Menopausal Symptoms

A 52-year-old woman presents to the GP with sleep disturbance, joint aches, and fatigue. Her periods stopped 18 months ago. She asks whether these symptoms are menopausal. According to NICE NG23, which symptoms are recognised as being associated with menopause?