Blood serotonin levels in postmenopausal women: effects of age and serum oestradiol levels.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of different types of continuous hormone replacement therapy on carbohydrate metabolism. METHOD:Postmenopausal women were treated with conjugated estrogens, 0.625 mg/medroxyprogesterone acetate, 2.5 or 5 mg (CEE/MPA) or tibolone 2.5 mg daily for 13 28-day cycles. Serum glucose and insuli...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Odmark IS,Carlström K,Jonsson B,Jonasson AF

更新日期：2006-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Menopause is a time of anatomic, physiological and psychological changes that often influence in the sexuality of aging female. Being sexual functioning an important aspect of health and well-being, doctors should have an holistic approach reassuring about the possibility of treating the various symptoms. The central ...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Palacios S,Tobar AC,Menendez C

更新日期：2002-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increased frequency and severity of menopausal symptoms have been associated to black race. However, this situation has not been described in any Latin American population. OBJECTIVE:Compare frequency and severity of menopausal symptoms among Afro and non-Afro Hispanic Colombian climacteric women. METHODS:...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Monterrosa A,Blumel JE,Chedraui P

更新日期：2008-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Most therapy for osteoporosis has been aimed at decreasing bone resorption and is capable of preventing further bone loss. Recently, anabolic steroids have been claimed to cause increased bone mass in osteoporosis, but the mechanism for this effect is not understood. In this study calcium, and calcium with calcitriol,...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Need AG,Chatterton BE,Walker CJ,Steurer TA,Horowitz M,Nordin BE

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Qualitative studies show that women link menopause to the ageing process, and yet surprisingly little research has investigated how attitudes to ageing might shape women's experience of menopause, as well as their overall well-being at midlife. This study validated the Attitudes to Ageing Questionnaire (AAQ)...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Brown L,Bowden S,Bryant C,Brown V,Bei B,Gilson KM,Komiti A,Judd F

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the influence and specificity of sociodemographic and psychological factors on the perception of symptoms associated with menopause. STUDY DESIGN:Data are based on a nationwide cross-sectional survey study in Germany. A representative sample of 1350 females aged 14-95 years was examined. Soci...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Weidner K,Bittner A,Beutel M,Goeckenjan M,Brähler E,Garthus-Niegel S

更新日期：2020-06-01 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：:Hormone replacement therapy may increase the quality of life of postmenopausal women. Any regimen need to offer long-term endometrial safety. It is a standard to consider the co-administration of a sequential progestogen when estrogen replacement should be initiated in non-hysterectomized women. It is almost impossibl...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Dören M

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Insomnia, vasomotor symptoms (VMS) and depression often co-occur after the menopause, with consequent health problems and reductions in quality of life. The aim of this position statement is to provide evidence-based advice on the management of postmenopausal sleep disorders derived from a systematic review of the lit...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Silvestri R,Aricò I,Bonanni E,Bonsignore M,Caretto M,Caruso D,Di Perri MC,Galletta S,Lecca RM,Lombardi C,Maestri M,Miccoli M,Palagini L,Provini F,Puligheddu M,Savarese M,Spaggiari MC,Simoncini T

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Menopausal status is a common covariate in epidemiologic studies. Still, there are no standard definitions for menopausal status using observational data. This study assesses distinctions between menopausal status definitions using commonly collected epidemiologic data, and explores their impact on study out...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Phipps AI,Ichikawa L,Bowles EJ,Carney PA,Kerlikowske K,Miglioretti DL,Buist DS

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:C-telopeptide crosslaps (CTX) and bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BAP) do not provide sufficient sensitivity and specificity for diagnosis of osteoporosis. Cathepsin K (CatK), osteoprotegerin (OPG), and receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand (total (t) and soluble (s) RANKL) play an important rol...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Piatek S,Adolf D,Wex T,Halangk W,Klose S,Westphal S,Amthauer H,Winckler S

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The possibility that the sudden discharge of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) in the brain triggers the climacteric hot flash was tested (double-blind) by an intra-venous, bolus injection of 500 microgram of TRH into 7 post-menopausal women and 1 menstruating control. Temperatures and sweating were recorded continu...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Molnar GW

更新日期：1981-08-01 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：:Hot flashes are a common complaint among women as they transition through menopause. This article reviews the evidence of lifestyle alterations for the amelioration of hot flashes including obesity, exercise, smoking, relaxation techniques, and acupuncture. Further randomized controlled trials regarding these lifestyl...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Fisher TE,Chervenak JL

更新日期：2012-03-01 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：OBJECTIVES:It is still controversial whether hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can affect the onset of uterine myomas or their growth in postmenopause. It is likely that some therapeutic schedules can influence the myometrial growth differently, due to a more potent stimulation of the uterine receptors. The aim of the ...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Polatti F,Viazzo F,Colleoni R,Nappi RE

更新日期：2000-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Participation in regular physical activity is among the most promising and cost effective strategies to reduce physical and cognitive decline and premature death. However, confusion remains about the amount, frequency, and duration of physical activity that is likely to provide maximum benefit as well as the...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Anderson D,Seib C,Rasmussen L

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to document sexual function in Kelantanese postmenopausal women. METHOD:A semi-structured questionnaire in Malay language was administered to 326 women (mean age of 57.1+/-6.58 (S.D.) years) residing in Kelantan. The subjects comprised of naturally menopaused, healthy women. RESULT...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Dhillon HK,Singh HJ,Ghaffar NA

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In one of the earlier hypotheses of the etiology of breast cancer (Korenman's 'oestrogen window' hypothesis (1981)), it was assumed that women with a later age at menopause have a longer period with irregular cycles preceding menopause than women with an early menopause. This assumption was tested in a prosp...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： den Tonkelaar I,te Velde ER,Looman CW

更新日期：1998-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies assessing physical functionality with questions on ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) commonly make use of self- and informant-report measures. OBJECTIVES:Delineate the scenarios from which disagreement can arise and show evidence for the presence of disagreements when reporting on...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Siordia C

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past decade, the leading international cardiology societies have released statements that emphasize the importance of sex-specific reporting of the findings of clinical trials in cardiovascular research. To find out whether this has led to improvement, we compared sex-specific reporting of efficacy and safety o...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Schreuder MM,Boersma E,Kavousi M,Visser LE,Roos-Hesselink JW,Versmissen J,Roeters van Lennep JE

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pentraxin serum amyloid P component (SAP) is a 9.5Sz1-glycoprotein and it has recently been found to be deposited in atherosclerotic lesions or neurofibrillary tangles, which are related to the aging process and Alzheimer's disease. The level of SAP was measured by micro single radial-immunodiffusion. Sample sera ...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Hashimoto S,Katou M,Dong Y,Murakami K,Terada S,Inoue M

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The role of endogenous testosterone in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus remains vague. We investigated whether associations between endogenous testosterone and diabetes prevalence in men could be partially explained by modifiable risk factors. STUDY DESIGN:A random population-based cross-sectiona...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Atlantis E,Lange K,Martin S,Haren MT,Taylor A,O'Loughlin PD,Marshall V,Wittert GA

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dementia affects approximately 6.5% of people over the age of 65. Whilst cognitive impairment is central to the dementia concept, neuropsychiatric symptoms are invariably present at some stage of the illness. Neuropsychiatric symptoms result in a number of negative outcomes for the individual and their caregivers and ...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Ford AH

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

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：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:New regimens and routes of administration of hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) in climateric women are becoming available. Since there is no information on the neuroendocrine effects of sequential combined treatment with 17 beta-estradiol and a progestin, the present study evaluated the neuroendocrine, clini...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Stomati M,Bersi C,Rubino S,Palumbo M,Comitini G,Genazzani AD,Santuz M,Petraglia F,Genazzani AR

更新日期：1997-12-15 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：:We investigated the association between fear of falling (FoF) and motor imagery (MI) abilities in older people. Cross-sectional data from 3552 French older adults were used to conduct a multiple linear regression analysis looking at the association between FoF and MI abilities after controlling for several factors (e....

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Grenier S,Richard-Devantoy S,Nadeau A,Payette MC,Benyebdri F,Duhaime MB,Gunther B,Beauchet O

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We analysed the risk factors for clinically diagnosed uterine fibroids in women attending menopause clinics in Italy. METHODS:Between 1997 and 2003 we conducted a large cross-sectional study on the characteristics of women around menopause attending a network of first-level outpatient menopause clinics in It...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Parazzini F

更新日期：2006-09-20 00:00:00