Effects of estrogen replacement therapy on natriuretic peptides and blood pressure.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objectives of the study were to find the prevalence of major depressive disorder (MDD) in male climacteric outpatients in Japan, and to determine whether symptoms on the Aging Males' Symptoms (AMS) scale scores differed between patients with and without MDD, with the aim of increasing the specificity of ...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Yoshida NM,Kumano H,Kuboki T

更新日期：2006-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In obese postmenopausal women with normal glucose metabolism (NGT) and impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) we assessed serum leptin, adiponectin, resistin, soluble leptin receptor (sOB-R) during oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) in order to investigate their response to acute changes in glucose and insulin in t...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Hroussalas G,Kassi E,Dalamaga M,Delimaris I,Zachari A,Dionyssiou-Asteriou A

更新日期：2008-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Quality of life decreases after the menopause as it has been assessed by several designed tools. Despite this, few studies have reported correlations between quality of life and the metabolic syndrome and its determinants. OBJECTIVE:Evaluate quality of life and determine factors related to its impairment am...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Chedraui P,Hidalgo L,Chavez D,Morocho N,Alvarado M,Huc A

更新日期：2007-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Elevation of blood pressure and heart rate increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Administration of estrogens does not affect heart rate but may decrease 24 h blood pressure. In this study, we tested the effect of the estro-progestogenic compound tibolone. METHODS:Thirty healthy, post-menopausal women ...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Cagnacci A,Baldassari F,Arangino S,Alessandrini C,Volpe A

更新日期：2004-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effect of estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) on postmenopausal bone loss by multi-site ultrasound measurement. METHODS:A cross-sectional comparison of postmenopausal women, ERT users and non-users. The two study groups were enrolled for the reference database collection for the Sunlight Omni...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Weiss M,Ben Shlomo A,Hagag P,Rapoport M,Ish-Shalom S

更新日期：2000-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Components of the metabolic syndrome (MetS), including abdominal obesity, low-grade chronic systemic inflammation, altered glucose metabolism, dyslipidemia and high blood pressure, are major threats to healthy aging in modern societies. The connection between MetS components and gut microflora is now acknowledged and ...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： O'Connor S,Chouinard-Castonguay S,Gagnon C,Rudkowska I

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two case reports of women treated with an individual cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) for menopausal hot flashes are presented. Both women reported substantial improvements in the number of hot flashes experienced as well as in their quality of life as measured by the Menopause Quality of Life Scale (MENQOL), the ...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Allen LA,Dobkin RD,Boohar EM,Woolfolk RL

更新日期：2006-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the metabolic and endocrinological effects of estradiol valerate/cyproterone acetate (EV/CPA) to a regimen of conjugated estrogens/medroxyprogesterone acetate (CE/MPA) in postmenopausal women. METHODS:Lipid profile, endocrinological parameters, coagulation factors, renin and angiotensinogen were ...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Bissonnette F,Lussier-Cacan S,Fugère P,Bérubé S

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the potential of a new matrix system developed for estradiol delivery to cause microbial proliferation under the occluded site or to cause acute phototoxicity reactions. METHODS:Twenty healthy post-menopausal women participated in a microbial proliferation study and 11 in a phototoxicity study. B...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Mulberry GK,Della-Cioppa G,Monza G,Harper RA,Oelrich DM

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum cholesterol concentrations in lipoprotein fractions and subfractions were determined in 11 peri-menopausal women both before and after bilateral oophorectomy, as well as 60 days after commencement of oral oestradiol replacement therapy. Pre-operatively, all subjects were found to have normal lipid and lipoprotei...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Blumenfeld Z,Aviram M,Brook GJ,Brandes JM

更新日期：1983-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Telehealth offers a feasible method to provide nutrition support to malnourished older adults. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to determine the efficacy of telehealth methods in delivering malnutrition-related interventions to community-dwelling older adults. Studies in any language were searched in five...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Marx W,Kelly JT,Crichton M,Craven D,Collins J,Mackay H,Isenring E,Marshall S

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To review the available information on the action of hormones on the mechanisms involved in thrombotic risk. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS:Thrombosis plays a crucial role in the genesis and progression of both coronary heart disease (CHD) and venous thromboembolic disease (VTED), the two main forms of cardiovascu...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Cano A,Van Baal WM

更新日期：2001-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：:At least 16 million women over the age of 50 currently experience low sexual desire, with approximately 4 million women exhibiting hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). Although early research established that testosterone therapy improves sexual desire in postmenopausal women, safer and more efficacious administr...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Krapf JM,Simon JA

更新日期：2009-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The maturation value (MV), cervical mucus parameters (ferning, Spinnbarkeit), oestrone (E1), oestradiol (E2), oestriol (E3), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin (PRL), thyrotropin (TSH), growth hormone (GH), sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), corticosteroid binding globulin (CBG) ...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Haspels AA,Luisi M,Kicovic PM

更新日期：1981-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From an initial group of 39, 16 cycling peri-menopausal women completed a longitudinal study in which they recorded menstrual and sexual behavior daily and were interviewed at roughly 4-mth intervals until 1 yr or more without cycling. At each interview women gave 20-ml blood samples, completed sexuality questionnaire...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： McCoy NL,Davidson JM

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The effects of supplemental testosterone on cognition, mood and wellbeing in ageing men are unclear. This study aimed to assess the effect of 12-months of oral testosterone supplementation on cognitive function, mood and quality of life in elderly men with low-normal gonadal status, not specifically selected...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Haren MT,Wittert GA,Chapman IM,Coates P,Morley JE

更新日期：2005-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：:There are few prospective data on temporal trends in overall sitting time for different domains of sitting. This study examined time trends over 6 years in total and domain-specific sitting time in mid-age Australian men and women. Self-report data from 5246 participants in four survey waves (2007, 2009, 2011, 2013) o...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Mielke GI,Burton NW,Turrell G,Brown WJ

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study examined factors associated with self-reported physical and mental health, focusing on caregiving status and the availability of social supports and financial resources. METHODS:Two bivariate analyses were performed to examine the sociodemographic characteristics as well as perceived health outco...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Ahn S,Hochhalter AK,Moudouni DK,Smith ML,Ory MG

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As increasing numbers of individuals reach very advanced age, it is important to understand the influence of modifiable lifestyle factors such as diet and nutrition on both the achievement of exceptional longevity as well as the maintenance of optimal functional capacity. This includes determining the most appropriate...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Hausman DB,Fischer JG,Johnson MA

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:By establishing a statistical profile of the average sexual behaviour of women during the climacteric period, an attempt was made to determine what influence the climacteric had on female sexual activity. With the advancement of age, the sexual activity of women tends to decline. The menopause itself tends to further ...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Bottiglioni F,De Aloysio D

更新日期：1982-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To review some aspects in the recent literature related to the effects of postmenopausal estrogen and progestin use on major plasma lipoprotein risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD). METHODS:Collection of relevant information from medical journals, and by the use of Medline and Current Contents. RE...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Tikkanen MJ

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The uterine environment is often viewed as a relatively safe haven, being guarded by the placenta which acts as a filter, permitting required materials to enter and unwanted products to be removed. However, this defensive barrier is sometimes breached by potential chemical hazards to which the mother may be subjected....

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Waring RH,Harris RM,Mitchell SC

更新日期：2016-04-01 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：: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：AIMS:Women in the West can now expect to live one third of their life in a postmenopausal state, and consequently in a state of estrogen deficiency. This can have a number of consequences, and many women suffer vasomotor symptoms during the climacteric. Estrogen deficiency can also result in changes to the skin, hair, ...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Palacios S

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop a condition-specific quality of life questionnaire for the menopause with documented psychometric properties, based on women's experience. METHODS: SUBJECTS:Women 2-7 years post-menopause with a uterus and not currently on hormone replacement therapy. Questionnaire development: A list of 106 meno...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Hilditch JR,Lewis J,Peter A,van Maris B,Ross A,Franssen E,Guyatt GH,Norton PG,Dunn E

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to investigate whether a previous fracture is a risk factor for fracture later in life and its association with tobacco smoking, menopausal age and the use of oral contraceptives. This is an epidemiological population study based on a questionnaire. A sample of 10000 women from ...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Johansson C,Mellström D

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gonadotropin levels were determined in 17 postmenopausal women before and after administering a single depot-dose of the GnRH agonist triptorelin. E2 levels of all samples were in the normal (low) postmenopausal range and no differences were found when the patients were grouped according to chronological age, or time ...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Sluijmer AV,Heineman MJ,De Leeuw R,Evers JL

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To date, no worldwide studies have been conducted to estimate the biological age of five organs using clinical biomarkers that are associated with the aging status. Therefore, we conducted this study to develop the models for estimating the biological age of five organs (heart, lung, liver, pancreas, and kid...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Bae CY,Kang YG,Piao MH,Cho B,Cho KH,Park YK,Yu BY,Lee SW,Kim MJ,Lee SH,Kim YJ,Kim DH,Kim JS,Oh JE

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urogenital symptoms associated with estrogen loss can occur episodically throughout a woman's life (e.g. during lactation, during treatment with GnRH agonists, etc.) but it is most common and chronic in duration in postmenopausal women. More than 50% of postmenopausal women experience lack of vaginal lubrication and f...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Bachmann G

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00