Cutaneous ageing manifests itself as a progressive reduction in maximum function and reserve capacity of skin tissue. It is not a unique and uniform biological event. Skin comprises three layers: epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue.
Brincat, Mark P. +2 more
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Background Mortality from cardiovascular diseases in Asian populations is considerable. Menopause is a risk‐enhancing factor for cardiovascular disease, but it is unclear whether menopause is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and ...
Gyu Bae Lee +11 more
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Out of synchrony with the imagined self: A scoping review of self-concept in premature ovarian insufficiency and early menopause. [PDF]
Abstract Objective Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) and early menopause (EM) can have life‐altering physical and psychological impacts, with potential consequences for an individual's sense of self. However, understanding of these potential consequences is limited, with much of the literature generalizing such experiences from naturally occurring ...
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The relation between variation in size of the primordial follicle pool and age at natural menopause [PDF]
Context: Tumors producing insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF-2oma) are a major cause of spontaneous hypoglycemia. The treatment mainstay is surgical resection.
van der Schouw, Yvonne +29 more
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Elevated cardiovascular risk associated with hormone replacement therapy: A comprehensive analysis of reproductive factors and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease outcomes in the UK Biobank cohort. [PDF]
Among 170,250 UK Biobank women (2006–2024), ever HRT use was associated with higher incident ASCVD risk (adjusted HR 1.13, 95% CI 1.08–1.18), largely driven by ischemic stroke. Associations were stronger in women ≤45 years and during perimenopause. Mediation via sex hormones, inflammatory markers, or lipids was minimal (<2%).
Wang M +6 more
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OBJECTIVE Genitourinary symptoms, such as vaginal dryness and pain with sex, are commonly experienced by postmenopausal women. Comparing treatments for these genitourinary symptoms are restricted by the use of different outcome measures in clinical ...
Bell, Robin J +26 more
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Perception of menopause : black and white working-class women's experiences [PDF]
Bibliography: leaves 138-146.This thesis aimed to address the ways in which class, race, culture, gender and power shape experiences of menopause by exploring the experiences of South African black and white working-class women. The main implications for
Orner, Phyllis
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Menopausal hormone therapy and comprehensive postmenopausal care in gynecologic cancer survivors: A position paper from the FIGO Committee on Women at Menopausal Age. [PDF]
Abstract Recent advances in cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment have greatly improved survival rates among women with gynecologic cancers. More survivors now live long enough to experience treatment‐related menopause. Vasomotor symptoms, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, sexual dysfunction, sleep issues, and long‐term risks from estrogen ...
da Silva-Filho AL +8 more
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Premature and normal menopause: an evaluation in terms of stress, marital adjustment and sex roles [PDF]
Objective: Middle age period brings about particular difficulties for some women, because of the physiological and psychological changes. The physiological changes occuring in this period is called andropause for males and menopause for females. While it
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BackgroundTransition into menopause is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, it is unclear whether the association exists between premature menopause (defined as age at menopause 40 years) or early menopause (defined
Jiajun Liu +6 more
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