Predictors of osteoporotic fracture in postmenopausal women: a meta-analysis - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37543616/
Osteoporosis affects more than 200 million women worldwide, with postmenopausal women being particularly susceptible to this condition and its severe sequelae disproportionately, such as osteoporotic fractures. To date, the current...
Discussion: Menopause age > 50 was possibly a protective factor. The endogenous estrogen exposure was negatively correlated with the risk of all fracture sites combined, as well as hip and vertebral fractures specifically. Therefore, our study confirmed the association between lower lifetime endogenous estrogen exposure and increased...
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The Effect of Salvia Officinalis on Hot Flashes in Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37489230/
Salvia officinalis can be used to reduce the frequency of menopausal hot flashes. Expansive use of this plant can be suggested in case it is confirmed in further investigations.
Conclusion: Salvia officinalis can be used to reduce the frequency of menopausal hot flashes. Expansive use of this plant can be suggested in case it is confirmed in further investigations.
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Effects of different physiotherapy modalities on insomnia and depression in perimenopausal, menopausal, and post-menopausal women: a systematic review
Source : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10329343/
Menopause is the time that marks passing 12 months after the last menstruation cycle in women between ages 40-50. Menopausal women often experience depression and insomnia that significantly impact their...
Conclusion: Using non-pharmaceutical interventions such as therapeutic and manual physiotherapy have an overall positive impact on reducing insomnia and depression in menopausal women.
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Severity and Bothersomeness of Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms in Women before and after Menopause
Source : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10376207/
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common cause for prescription of antibiotics among women in general practice. Diagnosis is often established by inquiry into clinical history and symptoms, and these...
Conclusion: The differences in symptom scores in this study were around 0.5 points, corresponding to half of women moving from “a little” to “some” or “some” to “a lot”. This study indicates that menopause status should be taken into account when using symptoms to diagnose and evaluate response to UTI treatment, both in...
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Within-person changes in reproductive hormones and cognition in the menopause transition
Source : https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378512223004103
Most women complain of cognitive deficits in the menopause transition, though the cause is unclear. The current study investigated the role that withi...
Conclusion: This study provides evidence that validates perimenopausal women's cognitive complaints but also suggests that cognitive deficits are generally mild and transient.
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