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{{SK}} Perimenopause; Postmenopause
'''For patient information click [[Menopause (patient information)|here]]'''
 
{{CMG}} {{AE}}{{RA}}
 
{{SK}} Climacteric, Midlife crisis, Perimenopause, Postmenopause, Premenopause, Change of life.
==[[Menopause overview|Overview]]==
==[[Menopause overview|Overview]]==


==[[Menopause historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]==
==[[Menopause historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]==


==[[Menopause classification|Classification]]==
==[[Menopause classification|Classification]]==
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==[[Menopause causes|Causes]]==
==[[Menopause causes|Causes]]==


== Differentiating menopause from other diseases ==
==[[Menopause differential diagnosis|Differential Diagnosis]]==
[[Menopause]] should be differentiated from other [[diseases]] presenting with [[menstrual irregularities]] ([[oligomenorrhea]]/[[amenorrhea]]).<ref name="pmid9541295">{{cite journal |vauthors=Sato N, Sze G, Endo K |title=Hypophysitis: endocrinologic and dynamic MR findings |journal=AJNR Am J Neuroradiol |volume=19 |issue=3 |pages=439–44 |year=1998 |pmid=9541295 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid7758238">{{cite journal |vauthors=Powrie JK, Powell M, Ayers AB, Lowy C, Sönksen PH |title=Lymphocytic adenohypophysitis: magnetic resonance imaging features of two new cases and a review of the literature |journal=Clin. Endocrinol. (Oxf) |volume=42 |issue=3 |pages=315–22 |year=1995 |pmid=7758238 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid26262437">{{cite journal |vauthors=Honegger J, Schlaffer S, Menzel C, Droste M, Werner S, Elbelt U, Strasburger C, Störmann S, Küppers A, Streetz-van der Werf C, Deutschbein T, Stieg M, Rotermund R, Milian M, Petersenn S |title=Diagnosis of Primary Hypophysitis in Germany |journal=J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. |volume=100 |issue=10 |pages=3841–9 |year=2015 |pmid=26262437 |doi=10.1210/jc.2015-2152 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid7629223">{{cite journal |vauthors=Thodou E, Asa SL, Kontogeorgos G, Kovacs K, Horvath E, Ezzat S |title=Clinical case seminar: lymphocytic hypophysitis: clinicopathological findings |journal=J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. |volume=80 |issue=8 |pages=2302–11 |year=1995 |pmid=7629223 |doi=10.1210/jcem.80.8.7629223 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid8345854">{{cite journal |vauthors=Imura H, Nakao K, Shimatsu A, Ogawa Y, Sando T, Fujisawa I, Yamabe H |title=Lymphocytic infundibuloneurohypophysitis as a cause of central diabetes insipidus |journal=N. Engl. J. Med. |volume=329 |issue=10 |pages=683–9 |year=1993 |pmid=8345854 |doi=10.1056/NEJM199309023291002 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid21668725">{{cite journal |vauthors=Hsieh CY, Liu BY, Yang YN, Yin WH, Young MS |title=Massive pericardial effusion with diastolic right ventricular compression secondary to hypothyroidism in a 73-year-old woman |journal=Emerg Med Australas |volume=23 |issue=3 |pages=372–5 |year=2011 |pmid=21668725 |doi=10.1111/j.1742-6723.2011.01425.x |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid9747750">{{cite journal |vauthors=Dejager S, Gerber S, Foubert L, Turpin G |title=Sheehan's syndrome: differential diagnosis in the acute phase |journal=J. Intern. Med. |volume=244 |issue=3 |pages=261–6 |year=1998 |pmid=9747750 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
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{| class="wikitable"
! rowspan="3" style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" | {{fontcolor|#FFF|Diseases}}
! rowspan="3" style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" | {{fontcolor|#FFF|Onset}}
! colspan="5" style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" | {{fontcolor|#FFF|Manifestations}}
! colspan="4" style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" | {{fontcolor|#FFF|Diagnosis}}
|-
! colspan="4" style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" | {{fontcolor|#FFF|History and Symptoms}}
! rowspan="2" style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" | {{fontcolor|#FFF|Physical examination}}
! rowspan="2" style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" | {{fontcolor|#FFF|Laboratory findings}}
! rowspan="2" style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" | {{fontcolor|#FFF|Gold standard}}
! rowspan="2" style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" | {{fontcolor|#FFF| Imaging}}
! rowspan="2" style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" | {{fontcolor|#FFF|Other investigation findings}}
|-
! style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" | {{fontcolor|#FFF| Trumatic delivery}}
! style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" | {{fontcolor|#FFF| Lactation failure}}
! style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" | {{fontcolor|#FFF| Menstrual irregularities}}
! style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" | {{fontcolor|#FFF| Other features}}
|-
![[Sheehan's syndrome]]
|Acute
|<nowiki>++</nowiki>
| ++
|[[Oligomenorrhea|Oligo]]/[[amenorrhea]]
|Symptoms of:
* [[Adrenal insufficiency]]


* [[Hypothyroidism]]
==[[Menopause epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==
|
* [[Breast tissue]] [[atrophy]]


* Decreased [[axillary]] and [[pubic]] hair growth
==[[Menopause risk factors|Risk Factors]]==
|
* [[Pancytopenia]]


* [[Eosinophilia]]
==[[Menopause natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]==
 
* [[Hyponatremia]]
 
* Low [[fasting plasma glucose]]
 
* Decreased levels of [[anterior pituitary]] [[hormones]] in blood
 
|
* Clinical diagnosis 
 
* Most senitive test: Low baseline [[prolactin]] levels w/o response to [[Thyrotropin-releasing hormone|TRH]]
|CT/MRI:
* Sequential changes of pituitary enlargement followed by:
* Shrinkage and [[necrosis]] leading to decreased sellar volume or [[empty sella]]
|
* Pituitary hormone stimulation tests ([[Metoclopramide]] and [[clomiphene citrate]] stimulation tests)
|-
![[Lymphocytic hypophysitis]]
|Acute
|<nowiki>+/-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|[[Oligomenorrhea|Oligo]]/[[amenorrhea]]
|
* Associated with [[autoimmune]] conditions
 
* Generalized [[headache]]
 
* Retro-orbital or Bitemporal [[pain]]
 
* Mass lesion effect such as [[Visual field defect|visual field defects]]
|
* [[Diabetes insipidus|DI]]
 
* [[Autoimmune]] [[thyroiditis]]
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* Decreased pituitary hormones([[Gonadotropins]] most common)
 
* [[Hyperprolactinemia]](40%)
 
* [[Growth hormone|GH]] excess
|
* [[Pituitary gland|Pituitary]] [[biopsy]]: [[lymphocytic]] [[Infiltration (medical)|infiltration]]
|
* [[CT]] & [[MRI]]: Features of a [[Pituitary gland|pituitary]] [[mass]]
 
* Diffuse and homogeneous contrast enhancement
|[[Assay|Assays]] for:
* Anti-TPO 
* Anti-Tg Ab
|-
![[Pituitary apoplexy]]
|Acute
|<nowiki>+/-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>++</nowiki>
|[[Oligomenorrhea|Oligo]]/[[amenorrhea]]
|Severe [[headache]]
* [[Nausea and vomiting]]
* Paralysis of eye muscles ([[diplopia]])
* Changes in vision
|
* [[Visual acuity]] defects
 
* [[Cranial nerve palsies|CN palsies]] (nerves III, IV, V , and VI)
 
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* Decreased levels of [[anterior]] pituitary hormones in blood.
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* [[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI]]
|
* [[CT]] scan without [[Contrast medium|contrast]]: Hemorrhag<nowiki/>e on [[CT]] presents as a hyperdense lesion
 
* [[MRI]]: If inconclusive [[CT]]
|
[[Blood tests]] may be done to check:
* [[PT]]/[[INR]] and [[aPTT]]
 
* [[Pituitary gland|Pituitary]] [[hormonal]] assay
|-
![[Empty sella syndrome]]
|Chronic
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|[[Oligomenorrhea|Oligo]]/[[amenorrhea]]
|
* [[Erectile dysfunction]]
 
* [[Headache]]
 
* Low [[libido]]
 
|
* Signs of raised [[intracranial pressure]] may be present
 
* [[Nipple discharge|Nipple]] discharge
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* Decreased levels of  pituitary hormones in blood.
|
* [[MRI]]
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* [[Empty sella]] containing [[Cerebrospinal fluid|CSF]]
|
* Pituitary hormone stimulation tests ([[Metoclopramide]] and [[clomiphene citrate]] stimulation tests)
|-
![[Simmond's Disease|Simmonds' disease]]/[[Pituitary]] [[cachexia]]
|Chronic
|<nowiki>+/-</nowiki>
| +
|[[Oligomenorrhea|Oligo]]/[[amenorrhea]]
|
* [[Cachexia]]
* [[Premature aging|Premature]] aging
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* Progressive [[emaciation]]
 
* Loss of body hair
|
* Decreased levels of anterior pituitary hormones in blood.
|
* [[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI]]
|
* Done to rule out any pituitary cause
|
* Pituitary hormone stimulation tests ([[Metoclopramide]] and [[clomiphene citrate]] stimulation tests)
|-
! [[Primary hypothyroidism|Hypothyroidism]]
|Chronic
|<nowiki>+/-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|[[Oligomenorrhea]]/[[menorrhagia]]
|
* Cold intolerance
* [[Constipation]]
|
* Dry skin
 
* [[Bradycardia]]
 
* Hair loss
 
* [[Myxedema]]
 
* Delayed relaxation phase of deep [[Tendon reflex|tendon reflexes]]
|
* Low [[T3]],[[T4]]
 
* Normal/ low [[Thyroid-stimulating hormone|TSH]]
 
* Rest of pituitary hormone levels WNL
|
* [[TSH]] levels
|
* Done to rule out any pituitary cause
|
*Assays for anti-TPO and anti-Tg Ab
*FNA biopsy
|-
![[Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism]]
|Chronic
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|[[Oligomenorrhea|Oligo]]/[[amenorrhea]]
|
* [[Hot flushes]]
 
* Energy and mood changes
 
* Decreased [[libido]]
|
* [[Breast tissue]] [[atrophy]]
* Decreased [[maturation]] of [[vaginal]] [[mucosa]]
|
* Low [[estrogen]], [[testosterone]]
 
* High [[FSH]]/[[Luteinizing hormone|LH]]
|
* [[FSH]]
* [[Luteinizing hormone|LH]]
|
* Done to rule out any pituitary cause
|
* Genetic tests  ([[karyotype]])
* Measurement of total and free [[testosterone]] and [[17-Hydroxyprogesterone|17-hydroxyprogesterone]] concentrations
|-
!Hypoprolactinemia
|Chronic
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|
* [[Infertility]]
* Subfertiliy
|
* Puerperal agalactogenesis
|
* No workup is necessary
|
* Decreased prolactin levels
|
* Done to rule out any pituitary cause
|
* [[Prolactin]] assay in [[3rd trimester]]
 
* [[Luteinizing hormone|LH]], [[Follicle-stimulating hormone|FSH]]
 
* [[Thyrotropin]] and free [[thyroxine]]
|-
![[Panhypopituitarism]]
|Chronic
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|[[Oligomenorrhea|Oligo]]/[[amenorrhea]]
|
* [[Polyuria]]
 
* [[Polydipsia]]
* Features of [[hypothyroidism]] and [[hypoadrenalism]]
|
* [[Growth failure]]
 
* B/L [[hemianopsia]]
 
* [[Papilledema]]
|
* All pituitary hormones decreased
|
* [[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI]]
|
* Done to rule out any pituitary cause
|
* Left hand and wrist [[radiograph]] for [[bone age]]
|-
![[Primary adrenal insufficiency]]/[[Addison's disease]]
|Chronic
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
| -
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|
* [[Hypoglycemia]]
 
* [[Hypotension]]
|
* [[Dehydration]]


* [[Hyperpigmentation]]
==[[Diagnosis]]==
[[Menopause history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Menopause physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Menopause laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[ Menopause ultrasonography|Ultrasonography]] | [[Menopause other imaging findings| Other Imaging Findings]]


* loss of [[pubic]] and [[axillary]] hair
==[[Treatment]]==
 
[[Menopause medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | | [[Menopause prevention|Prevention]] | [[Menopause cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]]
|
* [[Hyponatremia]] with/without [[hyperkalemia]]
 
* [[Plasma renin activity]] to [[Aldosterone|aldosterone ratio]]
|
* Abdominal [[Computed tomography|CT]]
|
* Abdominal [[Computed tomography|CT]]
|
* Serum [[cortisol]] testing
 
* Serum [[ACTH]] testing
 
* Anti-adrenal [[Antibody|Ab]] testing
|-
![[Menopause]]
|Chronic
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+/-</nowiki>
|[[Oligomenorrhea|Oligo]]/[[amenorrhea]]
|
* [[Hot flashes]]
* [[Insomnia]]
* [[Weight gain]] and [[bloating]]
* Mood changes
|
* [[Vaginal atrophy]]
* Loss of pelvic [[muscle tone]]
|
* ↑ [[FSH]]
* ↓ [[Estradiol]] and [[inhibin]]
|
* [[FSH]] > [[LH]]
|Normal
|
* [[Endometrial biopsy]]
|}
<small>
 
==[[Menopause epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==
 
==[[Menopause natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]==
 
==Diagnosis==
[[Menopause history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Menopause physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Menopause laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Menopause other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]
==Treatment==
[[Menopause medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | | [[Menopause cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]] | [[Menopause future or investigational therapies|Future or Investigational Therapies]]


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