Hrt after menopause reduces symptoms (Menopause help)
August 27th, 2008Hrt after menopause reduces symptoms
Title: HRT After Menopause Reduces SymptomsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/22/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/22/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General)
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Depression during menopausal transition: a review of treatment strategies and pathophysiological correlates
It has long been recognized that women are at a higher risk than men to develop depression and that such risk is particularly associated with reproductive cycle events. Recent long-term, prospective studies have demonstrated that the transition to menopause is associated with higher risk for new onset and recurrent depression. A number of biological and environmental factors are independent predictors for depression in this population, including the presence of hot flushes, sleep disturbance, history of severe premenstrual syndrome or postpartum blues, ethnicity, history of stressful life events, past history of depression, body mass index, socioeconomic status and the use of hormones and antidepressants. Accumulated evidence suggests that ovarian hormones modulate serotonin and noradrenaline neurotransmission, a process that may be associated with underlying pathophysiological processes involved in the emergence of depressive symptoms during periods of hormonal fluctuation in biologically predisposed subpopulations. Transdermal estradiol and serotonergic and noradrenergic antidepressants are efficacious in the treatment of depression and vasomotor symptoms in symptomatic, midlife women. The identification of individuals whom might be at a higher risk for depression during menopausal transition could guide preventive strategies for this population. (Source: Menopause International)
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Good tidings for women on hrt
For many women struggling to deal with the symptoms of the menopause, the latest research on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) bears good tidings. (Source: News-Medical News Feed)
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Xience v spirit women clinical trial: characterization of the female population undergoing stent implantation
Women’s Health , September 2008, Vol. 4, No. 5, Pages 439-443. The XIENCE V SPIRIT WOMEN study will focus on specific aspects of women’s health in relation to coronary artery disease, such as menopausal status, use of hormonal contraceptives or their surrogates, and the referral path and symptoms at presentation. … (Source: Future Medicine: Women’s Health)
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Women’s health - sexual dysfunction and the menopause
An open, non-judgmental attitude helps patients discuss sexual dysfunction. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Clinical Articles)
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Geriatrics digital edition august 2008
Infective endocarditis and the new AHA guideline Treatment of ventricular arrhythmias in the elderly Menopause medicine Plus regular columns and departments (Source: Geriatrics Magazine)
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