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*Other [[vital signs]] ( [[heart rate]], [[respiratory rate]], [[temperature]]) are normal. | *Other [[vital signs]] ( [[heart rate]], [[respiratory rate]], [[temperature]]) are normal. | ||
==== '''Genitourinary signs:''' ==== | ===='''Genitourinary signs:'''==== | ||
*Pale and [[Vaginal dryness|dryness]] of the [[vagina]] | *Pale and [[Vaginal dryness|dryness]] of the [[vagina]] | ||
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*Decrease size of the [[uterus]] | *Decrease size of the [[uterus]] | ||
==== Premature menopause signs: | ==== Premature menopause signs:<ref name="pmid19196677">{{cite journal| author=Nelson LM| title=Clinical practice. Primary ovarian insufficiency. | journal=N Engl J Med | year= 2009 | volume= 360 | issue= 6 | pages= 606-14 | pmc=2762081 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=19196677 }} </ref> ==== | ||
*[https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/turner-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20360782 Signs of Turner syndrome]: such as [[short stature]], [[webbed neck]], and arched palate. | *[https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/turner-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20360782 Signs of Turner syndrome]: such as [[short stature]], [[webbed neck]], and arched palate. | ||
*[https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/fragilex/conditioninfo/commonsymptoms Signs of Fragil X syndrome]: such as [[dementia]], [[intellectual disability]], [[ataxia]] or [[tremor]]. | *[https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/fragilex/conditioninfo/commonsymptoms Signs of Fragil X syndrome]: such as [[dementia]], [[intellectual disability]], [[ataxia]] or [[tremor]]. | ||
*[https://www.medicinenet.com/thyroid_disease_symptoms_and_signs/article.htm Signs of Thyroid disorder]: such as [[Goiter]], [[weight gain]]. | *[https://www.medicinenet.com/thyroid_disease_symptoms_and_signs/article.htm Signs of Thyroid disorder]: such as [[Goiter]], [[weight gain]]. | ||
==== Other sign ==== | ====Other sign==== | ||
*[[Breast]] atrophy | *[[Breast]] atrophy | ||
*[[weight gain]] | *[[weight gain]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Rahmah Al-Edresi, M.D.[2]
Overview
Women with menopause are usually well-appearing. Physical examination of patients with menopause is usually remarkable for elevated blood pressure, weight gain, decrease breast size, pale and dryness of the vagina, decrease ovaries size, decrease uterus size.
Physical Examination
General Appearance:
Women with natural menopause usually well appearing.
Vital Signs:
- Elevated blood pressure may be noted in women with menopause
- Other vital signs ( heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature) are normal.
Genitourinary signs:
Premature menopause signs:[1]
- Signs of Turner syndrome: such as short stature, webbed neck, and arched palate.
- Signs of Fragil X syndrome: such as dementia, intellectual disability, ataxia or tremor.
- Signs of Thyroid disorder: such as Goiter, weight gain.
Other sign
- Breast atrophy
- weight gain
References
- ↑ Nelson LM (2009). "Clinical practice. Primary ovarian insufficiency". N Engl J Med. 360 (6): 606–14. PMC 2762081.