Obesity and menopause
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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
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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.
Gynotoxic Effects of Chemotherapy and Potential Protective Mechanisms
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Chemotherapy is one of the leading cancer treatments. Unfortunately, its use can contribute to several side effects, including gynotoxic effects in women. Ovarian reserve suppression and estrogen deficiency result in...
Women of reproductive age undergoing chemotherapy are at risk of irreversible ovarian failure. Current methods of determining the ovarian reserve do not accurately predict the future reproductive potential of patients undergoing chemotherapy. Among the most ovotoxic cytostatics are alkylating agents, mainly cyclophosphamide, but the adverse...
Uterine Tumor Resembling Ovarian Sex-Cord Tumor (UTROSCT): A Rare Polyphenotypic Neoplasm
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Uterine tumor resembling ovarian sex-cord tumor (UTROSCT) is a rare form of uterine mesenchymal neoplasm. Although UTROSCT generally exhibits benign behavior with a favorable prognosis, this neoplasm is nevertheless classified...
Through our review of the literature, we have determined that UTROSCT is a rare neoplasm. In our opinion, its pathological diagnosis can be difficult for many reasons. First, the neoplasm is rare, and often the diagnosis must be made by an expert in the field. In addition, due to the many histological features that the lesion can show, many...