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Oestradiol withdrawal in the pathophysiology of VMS

Last updated:22nd Jul 2024

Published:31st May 2024

To test your understanding, please answer the following two questions.

1. Choose the correct statement.

A. VMS increases the risk of depression; women with depressive symptoms are less likely to develop VMS

B. VMS increases the risk of depression; women with depressive symptoms are equally likely to develop VMS

C. VMS decreases the risk of depression; women with depressive symptoms are more likely to develop VMS

D. VMS increases the risk of depression; women with depressive symptoms are more likely to develop VMS

2. Increased noradrenaline (norepinephrine) neuroendocrine–thermal dysregulation can cause hot flushes or night sweats in VMS. What prompts noradrenaline levels to rise?

A. Oestrone plateau

B. Oestradiol withdrawal

C. Progesterone spike

D. Oestriol surge

(*) Please answer the questions to proceed

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