Sleep apnea in postmenopausal women is associated with joint pain severity and fatigability: a cross-sectional study
Conclusions:
Detailed examination of sleep-disordered breathing is warranted in women with severe joint pain and fatigability. (Source: Menopause)
Source: Menopause - June 1, 2022 Category: OBGYN Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Positive impact of a co-designed digital resource for women with early menopause
Objective:
To evaluate a co-designed early menopause digital resource, including audio/video clips, question prompt list, and information links.
Methods:
Pre/post-test study. Women with early menopause, defined as menopause before age 45 years, were recruited from the community. Following online informed consent, participants were emailed links to the digital resource and online surveys to complete before (baseline) and, immediately and 1 month after viewing the resource. Main outcome measures: Health-related empowerment (Health Education Impact Questionnaire), illness perception (Brief Illness Perception Qu...
Source: Menopause - June 1, 2022 Category: OBGYN Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Clinical suspicion of sarcopenic obesity and probable sarcopenic obesity in Colombian women with a history of surgical menopause: a cross-sectional study
Objectives:
To identify the frequency of clinical suspicion of sarcopenic obesity (CSSO) and probable sarcopenic obesity (PSO) and to estimate the association between them and surgical menopause.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study carried out in women residing in Colombia, ages 60 to 75 years. Body mass index, the SARC-F scale, SARC-CalF (Source: Menopause)
Source: Menopause - June 1, 2022 Category: OBGYN Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Female orgasmic dysfunction and severe climacteric symptomatology in women aged 40 to 59 years: an independent association from an analysis of a multicenter Latin American study
Conclusions:
Severe CS were associated with OD independently of demographic, clinical, and partner variables. Severe urogenital symptoms had the strongest association. (Source: Menopause)
Source: Menopause - June 1, 2022 Category: OBGYN Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Where does postmenopausal dyspareunia hurt? A cross-sectional report
Conclusions:
Participants described their pain as “burning” and “dry.” Tenderness was most severe and most consistently located at the vulvar vestibule. Correlating the symptom of dyspareunia with genital examination findings may further our understanding of treatment outcomes for GSM.
Video Summary:http://links.lww.com/MENO/A916. (Source: Menopause)
Source: Menopause - June 1, 2022 Category: OBGYN Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Sarcopenic obesity: a double whammy
No abstract available (Source: Menopause)
Source: Menopause - June 1, 2022 Category: OBGYN Tags: Editorials Source Type: research
On no! Where did my “big O” go? Or could severe menopausal symptoms have stolen my orgasm?
No abstract available (Source: Menopause)
Source: Menopause - June 1, 2022 Category: OBGYN Tags: Editorials Source Type: research
Dyspareunia—where and why the pain?
No abstract available (Source: Menopause)
Source: Menopause - June 1, 2022 Category: OBGYN Tags: Editorials Source Type: research
Explaining the Potential Role of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Covid-19 Infection Among Postmenopausal Women. Reply
No abstract available (Source: Menopause)
Source: Menopause - May 1, 2022 Category: OBGYN Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Explaining the Potential Beneficial Roles of Hormone Replacement Therapy in COVID-19 Infection Among Postmenopausal Women.
No abstract available (Source: Menopause)
Source: Menopause - May 1, 2022 Category: OBGYN Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Different regimens of menopausal hormone therapy for improving sleep quality: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Importance:
Long-term sleep disturbances in menopausal women are closely related to cardiovascular disorders, metabolic disorders, and cognitive impairment. At present, hormone therapy (HT) is a standard treatment for menopausal symptoms. However, it remains unclear whether HT can improve sleep quality.
Objective:
We did a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the effects of different HT regimens on menopausal sleep quality.
Evidence Review:
We systematically searched MEDLINE, Embase, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Web of Science for randomized controlled...
Source: Menopause - May 1, 2022 Category: OBGYN Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research
Efficacy of interventions to manage sexual dysfunction in women with cancer: a systematic review
Conclusions and Relevance:
The most reliable evidence for improvement was from a study of DHEA vaginal gel, but in general, gels or creams were useful in reducing dyspareunia. Pharmacological, psychoeducational, laser therapy, and multimodal approaches demonstrated potential in managing cancer-related sexual issues, but most were small in size (10-70 participants), with moderate to high risk of bias. Therefore, large-scale, double-blind, RCTs with long-period follow-up, and at low risk of bias are needed to show efficacy for these interventions.
Video Summary:http://links.lww.com/MENO/A912. (Source: Menopause)
Source: Menopause - May 1, 2022 Category: OBGYN Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research
Update on migraine management
Migraine is a highly prevalent disorder in women associated with significant disability. Yet it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated. Recent advances in our understanding of the pathophysiology of migraine, including the role of calcitonin gene-related peptide, has led to the development of new targeted migraine therapies. It is important for all healthcare professionals caring for women to be familiar with the diagnostic criteria for migraine and for them to follow a stepwise approach to management of acute and chronic migraine that comprises biobehavioral and pharmacologic management, particularly the more recently ap...
Source: Menopause - May 1, 2022 Category: OBGYN Tags: Clinical Corner: NAMS Practice Pearl Source Type: research
A report on pharmacists with the NCMP credential
Conclusions:
Pharmacists find the NCMP credential to be valuable. Although pharmacists are engaged in counseling and recommendations, they desire prescriptive authority related to menopause care. Future studies should explore the various pharmacist care models and evaluate the impact of pharmacist care on organizational operations and patient outcomes. (Source: Menopause)
Source: Menopause - May 1, 2022 Category: OBGYN Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Mediation effect of body mass index on the association between age at menopause and type 2 diabetes mellitus in postmenopausal Chinese women
This study aimed to examine the association between age at menopause and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and whether this association is mediated by body mass index (BMI) in postmenopausal Chinese women.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study enrolled 4,279 postmenopausal women. Binary logistic regression was used to estimate the association between age at menopause and T2DM. A multiple linear regression model was used to evaluate the relationships between age at menopause and fasting plasma glucose (FPG), 2-hour postprandial blood glucose (2hPBG), homeostasis model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA)-IR, and HOM...
Source: Menopause - May 1, 2022 Category: OBGYN Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
