Background. Menopause is an independent predictor of the development of metabolic syndrome, in the pathogenesis of which insulin resistance plays a leading role. Early menopause occurs in 5 % of women and, according to several studies, is associated with
Ia. G. Nadeliaeva +9 more
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Breast tumor diagnosis in digital mammograms [PDF]
Breast cancer has been classified as the most common cancer in most part of the world [1]. Breast cancer is caused by the growth of the abnormal cells in the breast. Breast cancer not only develops in women but also on men.
Gaik Tay, Kim +2 more
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Purified and specific cytoplasmic pollen extract: a non-hormonal alternative for the treatment of menopausal symptoms. [PDF]
Research into non-hormonal, alternative therapies is necessary for women for whom menopausal hormone therapy is contraindicated or for women who do not wish to take hormones.
Biglia, Nicoletta +14 more
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Summary: Background: Early menopause is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease mortality; however, the association between early menopause and incidence and timing of cardiovascular disease is unclear.
Dongshan Zhu, MD +26 more
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Premature menopause or early menopause and risk of ischemic stroke [PDF]
The general consensus has been that estrogen is invariably a risk factor for ischemic stroke (IS). We reviewed new observational studies that challenge this simple conclusion.This was a review of observational studies of the association of premature or early menopause with stroke or IS published in English from 2006 through 2010.Three cohort studies ...
Walter A, Rocca +4 more
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Managing menopausal symptoms and associated clinical issues in breast cancer survivors [PDF]
Objective: Review evidence to guide management of menopausal signs and symptoms in women after breast cancer and make recommendations accordingly. Evidence: Randomized controlled clinical trials, observational studies, evidence-based guidelines, and
Davis, Susan R. +5 more
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Cognitive Decline in Early and Premature Menopause
Early and premature menopause, or premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), affects 1% of women under the age of 40 years. This paper reviews the main aspects of early and premature menopause and their impact on cognitive decline. Based on the literature, cognitive complaints are more common near menopause: a phase marked by a decrease in hormone levels ...
Marta Sochocka +9 more
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Decline in Telomere Length by Age and Effect Modification by Gender, Allostatic Load and Comorbidities in National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1999-2002) [PDF]
Background: This study aims to assess the decline in telomere length (TL) with age and evaluate effect modification by gender, chronic stress, and comorbidity in a representative sample of the US population.
Ghimire, Saruna +3 more
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Cost-utility of adjuvant zoledronic acid in patients with breast cancer and low estrogen levels [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Adjuvant zoledronic acid (za) appears to improve disease-free survival (dfs) in women with early-stage breast cancer and low levels of estrogen (lle) because of induced or natural menopause.
Lamond, Nathan W D +3 more
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Possible association between subclinical hypothyroidism and age at menopause in Colombian women
Objective To evaluate the association between subclinical hypothyroidism with early menopause, premature menopause, and last menstrual bleeding before the natural age of menopause.Methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted in 643 postmenopausal ...
Álvaro Monterrosa-Castro +2 more
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