The Importance of Nutrition in Menopause and Perimenopause-A Review
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38201856/
Menopause is associated with an increased prevalence of obesity, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular diseases, and osteoporosis. These diseases and unfavorable laboratory values, which are characteristic of this period in women, can...
In summary, during the period of perimenopause and menopause, many lifestyle factors can reduce the risk of developing all the diseases (cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, and tumors) and symptoms characteristic of this period.
Probiotics and Prebiotics: Any Role in Menopause-Related Diseases
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36746877/
The human microbiota is a complex community that lives in a mutualism relationship with the host. Menopause is associated with dysbiosis, and these changes in the composition of microbiota in...
Microbiota changes during menopause may influence various diseases, and while probiotics show potential benefits, further research is needed to confirm their therapeutic efficacy.
Obesity and menopause
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37244787/
The global obesity pandemic continues to rise, with figures from the World Health Organization showing that 13% of the world's adult population was obese in 2016. Obesity has significant implications,...
Understanding this complex interplay of obesity and menopause is important to providing the right advice/management. We review the current evidence on obesity and menopause, focusing on the implications of increased obesity during menopause, the impact of menopause on obesity, and the effect of available treatments on associated morbidities.
Clinical signs and diagnosis of fibroids from adolescence to menopause
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38729337/
The aim of this review was to provide an updated assessment of the present diagnostic tools and clinical symptoms and signs to evaluate uterine fibroids (UFs) on the basis of...
Uterine fibroids (UFs) are common and often asymptomatic. TVUS is the initial diagnostic choice for its sensitivity and accessibility. MRI complements TVUS, especially in complex cases. Emerging technologies like SIS, elastography, CEUS, and AI show promise in improving diagnostic accuracy and efficiency for UFs.
Menopause in a globalized world - A systematic literature review focussing on the challenge of health problems associated with menopausal transition among women with a migration background
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38870679/
Globalization and international migration movements have massively changed the population structure of most industrial nations in recent decades. The ever-increasing proportion of people with a migration background also poses a...
In a globalized world with diverse populations, understanding menopause across cultural backgrounds is crucial for effective healthcare strategies and prevention concepts tailored to each woman's needs.