Secretory endometrial protein PP14 in serum from post-menopausal women receiving continuous combined oestradiol-cyproterone acetate: correlation with serum hormone concentrations and bleeding patterns.

abstract：:Stroke represents one of the most important menaces to public health. A number of modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors have been identified and studied in detail; among those, obesity, the new world epidemic, seems to be one of the most important in terms of prevention. The discovery of the secretory role of the...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Savopoulos C,Michalakis K,Apostolopoulou M,Miras A,Hatzitolios A

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The present experiment examined the role of age and fall history in upper body accelerations when walking on an even and on an uneven surface. STUDY DESIGN:An observational cross-sectional study. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:The magnitude (root mean square [RMS]), symmetry (harmonic ratio) and attenuation (attenu...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Soleimanifar M,Mazaheri M,van Schooten KS,Asgari M,Mosallanezhad Z,Salavati M,Sedaghat-Nejad E,Parnianpour M

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) has been reported to affect blood pressure. Since natriuretic peptides have natriuretic and vasodilatory activity and also inhibit the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and lower blood pressure, it was hypothesized that the changes in blood pressure effected by ERT might ...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Karjalainen AH,Ruskoaho H,Vuolteenaho O,Heikkinen JE,Bäckström AC,Savolainen MJ,Kesäniemi YA

更新日期：2004-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:An internet survey was performed to obtain data on the current use in Belgium of hormone replacement therapy and alternative treatments for the alleviation of menopausal symptoms. A supplementary aim was to assess the use of opt-in internet opinion panels (TalkToChange, http://www.talktochange.com, and GMI, ...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Depypere H,Pintiaux A,Desreux J,Hendrickx M,Neven P,Marchowicz E,Albert V,Leclercq V,Van den Branden S,Rozenberg S

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mean plasma anion gap (Na + K + Ca + Mg)--(Cl + HCO3(-) + HPO4(2-) + protein), was significantly higher in post-menopausal women compared with pre-menopausal women (8.04 mEq/l compared with 7.03 mEq/l). This change was due, in part, to an increase in the plasma lactate concentration and to smaller increases in cit...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Hodgkinson A,Jones MM,Marshall RW,Skerrow SM

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although age is the most crucial predictor of a woman's reproductive capacity, it is assumed that there is still a risk of pregnancy in menopause transition, as occasional spontaneous ovulation is possible. Moreover, age alone is not sufficient to contraindicate the use of any contraceptive method, whether hormonal or...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Mendoza N,Sanchez-Borrego R

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To measure climacteric symptoms in a population-based survey as assessed by the Greene Climacteric Scale and to obtain normative data for the total score and subscales (psychological, somatic, vasomotor, and sexual) of the Greene Climacteric Scale. METHODS:A sample representative of the Dutch female populati...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Barentsen R,van de Weijer PH,van Gend S,Foekema H

更新日期：2001-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate how whole-body vibration (WBV) and exercise and their interactions influenced leg muscle activity in elderly adults. STUDY DESIGN:An experimental study with repeated measures design that involved a group of ambulatory, community-dwelling elderly adults (n=30; 23 women; mean ag...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Lam FM,Liao LR,Kwok TC,Pang MY

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most health decisions occur in contexts of scientific uncertainty, the "grey zone" of decision-making and many decisions faced by menopausal women are no exception. These contexts are characterized either by scientific evidence that points to a balance between harms and benefits within or between options, or by the ab...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Légaré F,Brouillette MH

更新日期：2009-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) and depression are considered leading causes of disability in older adults. This cross-sectional study investigated the association between the severity of speech and high-frequency ARHL and depression, anxiety and stress in older adults. STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional study of...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Jayakody DMP,Almeida OP,Speelman CP,Bennett RJ,Moyle TC,Yiannos JM,Friedland PL

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To re-examine the minimal effective dose of conjugated estrogen (CEE)-progestin hormone replacement on postmenopausal bone loss. DESIGN:A 2-year, prospective, open label, randomized study. SETTING:Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of a university hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Fifty-two postmenopausal or oop...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Mizunuma H,Okano H,Soda M,Kagami I,Miyamoto S,Tokizawa T,Honjo S,Ibuki Y

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the potential impact of aromatase inhibitors, given after stopping tamoxifen treatment, on the endometrium of postmenopausal breast cancer patients. METHODS:Review of all available literature of studies on aromatase inhibitor therapy in postmenopausal breast cancer patients previously treated ...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Cohen I

更新日期：2008-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The change in lumbar vertebral bone mineral density (BMD) during a 2-year study period was examined in 167 healthy middle-aged and elderly Japanese women with reference to age, menopausal status and bone turnover markers at baseline. The perimenopausal and postmenopausal groups of the subjects showed a significant los...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Iki M,Kajita E,Dohi Y,Nishino H,Kusaka Y,Tsuchida C,Yamamoto K,Ishii Y

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study whether dose adjustments in transdermal estradiol gel treatment would result in proportional changes in estradiol bioavailability and concentrations. METHODS:In an open study, 23 healthy postmenopausal women were treated consecutively with 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 mg estradiol daily as a transdermal gel. E...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Järvinen A,Granander M,Laine T,Viitanen A

更新日期：2000-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This paper aims to report the methodology of a study of a cohort of middle-aged women in Taiwan, their age at menopause, and related factors and prevalence of menopausal symptoms, and to examine the relationships between symptoms and sociodemographic variables. METHODS:An epidemiological study of neuropsych...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Fuh JL,Wang SJ,Lu SR,Juang KD,Chiu LM

更新日期：2001-08-25 00:00:00

abstract：:The increasing prevalence of diabetes especially type 2 diabetes worldwide is indisputable. Diabetics suffer increased morbidity and mortality, compared to their non-diabetic counterparts, not only because of vascular complications, but also because of an increased fracture incidence. Both types 1 and 2 diabetes and s...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Antonopoulou M,Bahtiyar G,Banerji MA,Sacerdote AS

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency with which hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was prescribed and to identify physician-related factors associated with the prescription of HRT in Spain. STUDY DESIGN:A descriptive cross-sectional survey based on a personal interview with a structured q...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Castelo-Branco C,Ferrer J,Palacios S,Cornago S

更新日期：2006-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies drawn from the Ecuadorian population have previously reported that more than half of mid-aged women present hot flushes, which can impair their quality of life. However up-to-date risk factors for their presence and severity have not been assessed. OBJECTIVE:To assess hot flush frequency and...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Chedraui P,Aguirre W,Calle A,Hidalgo L,León-León P,Miranda O,Martínez N,Mendoza M,Narváez J,Sánchez H,Schwager G,Quintero JC,Zambrano B,Aguilar A,Martínez MA,Rivera R,Ruilova I

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The increased risk of breast cancer recently observed with some specific estro-progestin associations has raised concerns about the harmful effects of menopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT). It has been proposed that phytoestrogens (PEs), which have a similar chemical structure to estrogens, could be used as HRT...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： This P,de Cremoux P,Leclercq G,Jacquot Y

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Many observational studies suggest hormone therapy protects against coronary heart disease in contrast to findings from large randomised clinical trials and an observational Danish study. A potential bias in the observational literature concerning the cardiovascular risk and benefits associated with use of ho...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Løkkegaard E,Eplov LF,Køster A,Garde K

更新日期：2005-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Osteoporotic vertebral fractures are associated with significant morbidity, excess mortality as well as health and social service expenditure. Additionally, women with a prevalent osteoporotic vertebral fracture have a high risk of experiencing a further one within one year. It is therefore important for t...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Triantafyllopoulos IK,Lambropoulou-Adamidou K,Nacopoulos CC,Papaioannou NA,Ceausu I,Depypere H,Erel CT,Pérez-López FR,Schenck-Gustafsson K,van der Schouw YT,Simoncini T,Tremollieres F,Rees M,Lambrinoudaki I,European Menopause

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recreational use of methamphetamine (METH, or ice) is a global burden. It pervades and plagues contemporary society; it has been estimated that there are up to 35 million users worldwide. METH is a highly addictive psychotropic compound which acts on the central nervous system, and chronic use can induce psychotic...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Papageorgiou M,Raza A,Fraser S,Nurgali K,Apostolopoulos V

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effects of oral sequential hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on lipid-profile in perimenopausal and early postmenopausal women. METHODS:We performed a single-center, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. The trial was double blind with respect to 17beta-estradiol/desogestrel (17beta-E-D) and...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Ossewaarde ME,Bots ML,Bak AA,Van Der Schouw YT,Witteman JC,Planellas J,Bennink HJ,Grobbee DE

更新日期：2001-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：:S21400 (AERODIOL) is a new intranasal formulation of 17beta-estradiol. It provides a pulsed estrogen therapy that ensures sufficient estrogenisation of tissues to treat estrogen deficiency symptoms, particularly those of the menopause. This multicentric study was designed to determine dose-range, efficacy and acceptab...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Pelissier C,de Kervasdoue A,Chuong VT,Maugis EL,de Mouillac F,Breil MH,Moniot G,Zeitoun-Lepvrier G,Robin M,Rime B

更新日期：2001-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine Chinese middle-aged women's health and wellbeing and the associated biosocial correlates. STUDY DESIGN:This study used a cross-sectional design, including selected retrospectively collected information on the final menstrual period, drawn from the 2013 wave of the China Health and Retirement Long...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Falkingham J,Evandrou M,Qin M,Vlachantoni A

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the pharmacodynamic effects of a novel intrauterine drug delivery system, FibroPlant-levonorgestrel (LNG), on the endometrium in 24 postmenopausal women using estrogen substitution therapy (EST) to suppress climacteric symptoms. DESIGN:A 3-year non-comparative prospective clinical trial. SUBJECT...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Wildemeersch D,Schacht E,Wildemeersch P,Calleweart K,Pylyser K,De Wever N

更新日期：2004-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS) is one of the most common sexual developmental disorders. According to the grade of the remaining androgen receptor (AR) function, AIS is classified as complete (CAIS), partial (PAIS) or mild (MAIS). In CAIS, the prevalence of germ cell tumours is increased compared with the gener...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Kosti K,Athanasiadis L,Goulis DG

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the prevalence of climacteric symptoms and the use of hormone replacement therapy in a former eastern European country. All 55-, 57-, 59- and 61-year-old women in Kladno in the Czech Republic were asked to participate in the study. METHOD:In 1993, 1505 women in Kladno of the Czech Republic were se...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Nedstrand E,Pertl J,Hammar M

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Continuous (Kliogest) and sequential (Trisequens) oestrogen-progestogen treatment were compared in a randomized, parallel, group study in women suffering from climacteric symptoms. The subjects were treated with Trisequens for 4 mth prior to randomized assignment to 1 of 2 treatment groups, and with either Trisequens ...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Høvik P,Sundsbak HP,Gaasemyr M,Sandvik L

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies assessing physical functioning with the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) should be aware that the instrument may be age and culture insensitive. OBJECTIVES:To asses "classical" PASE scoring in a sample of aged (mean age 74) Mexican origin Latinos in the Southwestern United States and p...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Siordia C

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00