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Intact parathyrin in postmenopausal women. [PDF]
Abstract To establish a reference range, we measured intact parathyrin (parathyroid hormone, PTH) in 245 healthy postmenopausal women, ages 42-75 years, with use of the Allegro Intact PTH Kit from Nichols Institute Diagnostics. We also assayed serum from a subset of 120 of the women with kits specific for mid-molecule PTH.
Lori J. Sokoll+3 more
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Endometrial polyps in postmenopausal women [PDF]
The malignancy risk of endometrial polyps in postmenopausal women was correlated with the presence or absence of abnormal uterine bleeding. Of 481 postmenopausal women who presented with endometrial polyps at diagnostic hysteroscopy between 2004 and 2007,
Dias, I+3 more
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Postmenopausal women in gynecological care [PDF]
Menopause is one of the most important events in the female reproductive life cycle, being a transition from the reproductive to the nonreproductive stage. It is a milestone that may have a negative influence on quality of life and one that brings in several physiological changes that affect the life of a woman permanently.
Tomasz Pertyński+1 more
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Oxidative Stress in Obese Postmenopausal Women: An Additive Burden for Atherosclerosis [PDF]
Introduction: Coronary Artery Disease are on the rise in the general population and is the leading cause of death in both men and women. The impact of CAD is underappreciated in younger women when compared to men.
Rajesh Bhat Uppoor+4 more
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The relationship between endogenous androgens and body fat distribution in early and late postmenopausal women. [PDF]
To investigate the relationship between endogenous androgens and body fat distribution in early and late postmenopausal women.We enrolled postmenopausal women consisting of an early group (≤ 5 years since menopause, n = 105) and a late group (≥ 10 years ...
Yuankui Cao+3 more
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PurposeTo assess abdominal fat deposition and lumbar vertebra with iterative decomposition of water and fat with echo asymmetry and least-squares estimation (IDEAL-IQ) and investigate their correlation with menopausal status.Materials and MethodsTwo ...
Chu-Shan Zheng+12 more
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Hypertension in Postmenopausal Women [PDF]
Blood pressure is typically lower in premenopausal women than in men. However, after menopause, the prevalence of hypertension in women is higher than it is in men. Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease in women and men, but cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women. Furthermore, there is evidence that blood
Jane F. Reckelhoff+2 more
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Osteoporosis in postmenopausal women
How effective are bisphosphonates and denosumab for preventing fractures in postmenopausal women? Bisphosphonates and denosumab are similarly effective. Over 1 to 4 years, bisphosphonates or denosumab provide an absolute reduction of about 0.5% to 1.0% for hip fractures, 1.5% to 3 ...
G. Michael Allan+2 more
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Androgen in postmenopausal women [PDF]
Menopausal symptoms, bone loss, changes in lipid profiles and reduction of insulin sensitivity due to an abrupt decrease in circulating estrogen level are well known in women during the menopausal transition. On the other hand, the effect of androgen on women's health has not been fully elucidated.
Yasui, Toshiyuki+5 more
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Bilateral Deficits during Maximal Grip Force Production in Late Postmenopausal Women
The purpose of this study was to investigate bilateral deficit patterns during maximal hand-grip force production in late postmenopausal women. Twenty late postmenopausal and 20 young premenopausal women performed maximal isometric grip force production ...
Jin-Su Kim+2 more
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