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What are the signs and symptoms of Menopause?
Irregular periods, hot flashes, sleep issues, weight gain, breast reduction, vaginal dryness, night sweats, mood changes, thinning hair, dry skin
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What are the consequences of use for Pyridoxine (B6) in the treatment of PMS?
HA, N, AST increase (liver enzyme), neurotoxicity (at ↑ doses)
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What groups are at risk with Pyridoxine (B6) treatment for PMS?
Hepatic disease, neuropathy
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Vitamin E is effective for what types of PMS symptoms?
Anxiety, depression and food cravings
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What is the MOA of Vit E for treatment of PMS?
Not known
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What are the safety and effectiveness ratings for Vitamin E treatment of PMS?
Likely safe and possibly effective THOUGH, LIKELY UNSAFE OVER 1000 MG/DAY
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What are the consequences of use for Vitamin E in the treatment of PMS?
Fatigue, HA, endocrine issues, diarrhea, N, intestinal cramps
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What are the at risk populations for Vitamin E therapy for PMS?
Vitamin K deficient
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What are the effectiveness and safety ratings for Chasteberry for PMS and PMDD?
Likely safe and possibly effective
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What symptoms of PMS are treated with Chasteberry?
Breast Tenderness, Cramping and Swelling
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What is the MOA for Chasteberry for the treatment of PMS?
Dopaminergic and Serotonergic effects
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What are the consequences of use for Chasteberry?
Headache, GI upset, irregular menstrual bleeding, N, insomnia and weight gain
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What populations are at risk with Chasteberry use?
Patients considering In vitro fertilization, hormone sensitive cancers
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What are the effectiveness and safety ratings for Ginkgo?
Likely safe and possibly effective
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What symptoms of PMS are treated with Ginkgo?
Breast tenderness and neuropsychological issues
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What is the MOA for Ginkgo for the treatment of PMS?
Unknown, may have GABA effects or inhibit reuptake of Dopamine
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What are the consequences of use for Ginkgo?
GI upset, HA, palpitations, dizziness, constipation, skin reactions and spontaneous bleeding
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What populations are at risk with use?
Bleeding disorders, trying to conceive, diabetes and epilepsy
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Saffron and Brewer’s yeast have what effectiveness ratings?
Possibly effective
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What are the effectiveness and safety ratings for Primrose oil for PMS?
Likely safe and possibly Ineffective
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What are the effectiveness and safety ratings for St. John’s Wort for PMS?
Likely safe and insufficient evidence for effectiveness
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Define Dysmenorrhea:
Cramping dull or throbbing pains in the lower abdomen happening right before or during menses
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In what age group does Dysmenorrhea peak at?
Late teens early 20s
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What percent of menstruating women are effected by dysmenorrhea?
50%
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What is the etiology of dysmenorrhea?
Prostaglandins are released that cause the uterus to contract
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What are the common symptoms of Dysmenorrhea?
Pain in the lower abdomen that can radiate to the thighs and lower back
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What are signs of severe Dysmenorrhea?
Loose stools, sweating, dizziness, nausea and Vomiting
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What is Nulliparity?
Woman never having given birth
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What are the groups at risk for Dysmenorrhea?
Obesity, FH, nulliparity, smoking, heavy/long menstrual flow, <12 at menarche
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What are non-pharmacological treatments for Dysmenorrhea?
Diet ∆, Rest, Heat, loose clothing, exercise, massage, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
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What are good diet choices to reduce Dysmenorrhea?
Low-fat or vegetarian diet
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What is the proposed MOA for Low fat/vegetarian diet in the treatment of Dysmenorrhea?
Raises levels of sex hormone bound to globulin which inactivates estrogens which decreases prostaglandins
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For the treatment of Dysmenorrhea, when would you tell a patient to begin taking an NSAID?
The day before expected pain/menses
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Should patients taking NSAIDs for Dysmenorrhea take them on a schedule or as needed?
On a schedule
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Vitamin E can help with what symptoms of Dysmenorrhea?
Pain severity, duration and can decrease bleeding
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What dose of Vitamin E is recommended for treatment of Dysmenorrhea?
200-500 IU per day
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What is the MOA of Vitamin E for the treatment of Dysmenorrhea?
Unknown
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What are the consequences of use for Vitamin E in the treatment of Dysmenorrhea?
Fatigue, HA, endocrine issues, intestinal cramps, diarrhea and nausea
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What bacteria are commonly implicated in TSS?
MSSA or MRSA
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What is Toxic shock syndrome?
Rare but life threatening complication of a bacterial infection caused by toxic shock syndrome toxin-1
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What percent of TSS is menstrual TSS?
45%
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TSS is increased or declining over the last 20 years?
Declining
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A patient has a sudden high fever, confusion and sunburn like rash one their palms and soles of feet and redness of the mouth throat and eyes. What do you suspect?
Toxic Shock Syndrome
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