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1976
It is not possible to provide a completely satisfactory definition of the premature menopause. Ideally the definition should be based on accurate epidemiological studies so that its timing could be stated, in years, as two standard deviations less than the (appropriate) population’s mean age at the final cessation of menstruation.
H. S. Jacobs, M. A. F. Murray
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It is not possible to provide a completely satisfactory definition of the premature menopause. Ideally the definition should be based on accurate epidemiological studies so that its timing could be stated, in years, as two standard deviations less than the (appropriate) population’s mean age at the final cessation of menstruation.
H. S. Jacobs, M. A. F. Murray
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Spanish consensus on premature menopause
Maturitas, 2015While we recognise that the term premature menopause is more accepted by most non-specialist health care providers and by the general population, 'primary ovarian insufficiency' (POI) is currently considered the most apposite term to explain the loss of ovarian function, because it better explains the variability of the clinical picture, does not ...
Mendoza N +14 more
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Premature menopause – Meeting the needs
Post Reproductive Health, 2014Premature menopause is characterized by amenorrhea, elevated gonadotropin levels and sex steroid deficiency occurring in women below 40 years of age. Heterogeneity of premature ovarian failure is reflected by various causes, both spontaneous and iatrogenic. X chromosomal abnormalities remain the main cause of primary ovarian insufficiency.
D, Shah, N, Nagarajan
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Cardiovascular Consequences of Premature Menopause
Current Cardiology ReportsTo provide a comprehensive review of cardiovascular risks associated with premature menopause.Premature menopause, defined as permanent cessation of menstruation before the age of 40, is associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Julia A, Bast +5 more
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Bilateral oophorectomy and premature menopause
The American Journal of Medicine, 2005The ovary is a complex metabolic organ. The follicles produce both androgens and estrogens, whereas the stromal tissue synthesizes androgens only. When menopause occurs, both androgen and estrogen levels decrease. The postmenopausal ovary remains a source of endogenous androgens that are converted to estrogen.
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BMJ, 2008
Grant’s blanket statement,1 based on the WISDOM study,2 that “it would be irresponsible to think that any …
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Grant’s blanket statement,1 based on the WISDOM study,2 that “it would be irresponsible to think that any …
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Schweizerische Rundschau fur Medizin Praxis = Revue suisse de medecine Praxis, 1993
This article describes the different etiologies and clinical aspects of precocious menopause as well as the investigations necessary to differentiate between a syndrome of resistant ovaries and pituitary tumors. Therapeutic aspects such as estrogen substitution and oocyte donation are discussed.
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This article describes the different etiologies and clinical aspects of precocious menopause as well as the investigations necessary to differentiate between a syndrome of resistant ovaries and pituitary tumors. Therapeutic aspects such as estrogen substitution and oocyte donation are discussed.
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Menopause and sexuality: key issues in premature menopause and beyond
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2010Woman's sexuality encompasses sexual identity, sexual function, and sexual relationships. It is modulated throughout life by life and reproduction‐related events, health, relationships, and sociocultural variables. The aging process and menopause are two potent contributors to female sexual dysfunction.
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