Cardiovascular disease in chinese women: An emerging high-risk population and implications for nursing practice [PDF]
, 2008 Globally, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women. In China, the burden of CVD is increasing at an alarming rate; yet, it is underestimated and has important primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention issues.
Cao, Y +4 more
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Assessing the prevalence of autoimmune, endocrine, gynecologic, and psychiatric comorbidities in an ethnically diverse cohort of female fibromyalgia patients: does the time from hysterectomy provide a clue? [PDF]
, 2015 Background: This retrospective chart review investigated differences in the prevalence of medical comorbidity between women with fibromyalgia (FM) (n=219) and a control group women with chronic pain (CP) without FM (n=116).
Amber, Kyle T. +5 more
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A clinical guide to the management of genitourinary symptoms in breast cancer survivors on endocrine therapy. [PDF]
, 2022 There is increasing attention and concern about managing the adverse effects of adjuvant endocrine therapy for women with early breast cancer as the side effects of therapy influence compliance and can impair quality of life (QoL).
Friedlander, M +4 more
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Algorithms for prescribing menopausal hormone therapy in different periods of menopause
Репродуктивная эндокринология, 2022 Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) remains the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms and genitourinary syndrome of menopause. MHT, initiated in women during the “therapeutic window” to relieve symptoms of estrogens deficiency and prevent or treat
T.F. Tatarchuk +3 more
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Profiles and technological requirements of urogenital probiotics [PDF]
, 2015 Probiotics, defined as live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host, are considered a valid and novel alternative for the prevention and treatment of female urogenital tract infections. Lactobacilli,
Juárez Tomás, María Silvina +1 more
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Effectiveness of an Informational Video-Assisted Presentation on Primary Care Provider Awareness, Knowledge, and Screening of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: A Quality Improvement Project [PDF]
, 2022 Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) is a chronic and progressive condition that affects a significant number of menopausal women. This recently coined term encompasses a myriad of urogenital symptoms that are directly associated with the loss of ...
Diaz, Patricia
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Drugs in Context, 2020 Pelvic floor muscle atrophy and collagen loss in connective tissue due to declining estrogen production in women as they age may underlie the increasing prevalence of urge and stress incontinence.
Zuramis Estrada Blanco +2 more
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Non-hormonal Treatment for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Guoji laonian yixue zazhiGenitourinary syndrome of menopause（GSM） is a symptom of external genitalia, urinary system, and sexual disorders in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.
Gao bo, Sun Wei, Fan Xiaoguang, Duan Kun
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216 Jewish Hospital of St. Louis [PDF]
, 1987 https://digitalcommons.wustl.edu/bjc_216/1185/thumbnail ...
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Effects after use of laser therapy for vulvovaginal atrophy in a patient with lichen sclerosus: a case report [PDF]
, 2020 Objective: Use of laser therapy has most recently been introduced as a non-invasive option for the treatment of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). Recent literature has shown promise in providing benefit for patients with symptoms of vulvovaginal
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