Effect of adipokine and ghrelin levels on BMD and fracture risk: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis by Seoyul Lee, Jeong Hun Kim, Jeong Hun Kim, Yun Kyung Jeon, Yun Kyung Jeon, Jung Sub Lee, Jung Sub Lee, Keunyoung Kim, Keunyoung Kim, Sun-Kyung Hwang, Jae Ho Kim, Jae Ho Kim, Tae Sik Goh, Tae Sik Goh, Yun Hak Kim, Yun Hak Kim, Yun Hak Kim

“…We excluded studies with one or more of the following: patients less than 18 years old, patients with comorbidities, who had undergone metabolic treatment, obese patients, patients with high physical activities, and a study that did not distinguish sex or menopausal status.Data extractionWe extracted the data that include the correlation coefficient between adipokines (leptin, adiponectin, and resistin) and ghrelin and BMD, fracture risk by osteoporotic status from eligible studies.Data synthesisA meta-analysis of the pooled correlations between adipokines and BMD was performed, demonstrating that the correlation between leptin and BMD was prominent in postmenopausal women. …”
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Prevalence, Associated Factors, and Appropriateness of Empirical Treatment of Trichomoniasis, Bacterial Vaginosis, and Vulvovaginal Candidiasis among Women with Vaginitis by Sung-Hsi Huang, Heng-Cheng Hsu, Tai-Fen Lee, Hui-Min Fan, Chi-Wei Tseng, I-Hui Chen, Hung Shen, Chia-Yi Lee, Hui-Ting Tai, Hong-Ming Hsu, Chien-Ching Hung

“…Multivariable analyses revealed that having multiple sexual partners was associated with TV and BV (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 9.756 and 3.246, respectively), while menopausal women were less likely to have VVC (aOR 0.184). …”
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Cost-Effectiveness of Risk-Reducing Surgery for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Prevention: A Systematic Review by Xia Wei, Samuel Oxley, Michail Sideris, Ashwin Kalra, Li Sun, Li Yang, Rosa Legood, Ranjit Manchanda

“…Two studies showed that RRSO was also cost-effective at ≥4%/≥5% lifetime OC risk for pre-/post-menopausal women, respectively. Seven studies demonstrated the cost-effectiveness of OBS at hysterectomy (n = 4), laparoscopic sterilisation (n = 4) or caesarean section (n = 2). …”
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Factors associated with poor sleep quality in midlife Singaporean women: The Integrated Women’s Health program (IWHP) by Beverly W.X. Wong, Yiong Huak Chan, Michael S. Kramer, Inger Sundström-Poromaa, Susan Logan, Jane A. Cauley, Eu-Leong Yong

“…The women filled out validated questionnaires covering menopausal and genito-urinary symptoms, and mental health. …”
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Systemic Treatment of Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer: ASCO Resource–Stratified Guideline by Sana Al Sukhun, Sarah Temin, Carlos H. Barrios, Nicoleta Zenovia Antone, Yanin Chavarri Guerra, Mariana Chavez-MacGregor, Rakesh Chopra, Michael A. Danso, Henry Leonidas Gomez, N’Da Marcelin Homian, Alaa Kandil, Benda Kithaka, Bogda Koczwara, Beverly Moy, Gertrude Nakigudde, Fernando Enrique Petracci, Hope S. Rugo, Nagi S. El Saghir, Banu K. Arun

“…PURPOSETo guide clinicians and policymakers in three global resource-constrained settings on treating patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) when Maximal setting–guideline recommended treatment is unavailable.METHODSA multidisciplinary, multinational panel reviewed existing ASCO guidelines and conducted modified ADAPTE and formal consensus processes.RESULTSFour published resource-agnostic guidelines were adapted for resource-constrained settings; informing two rounds of formal consensus; recommendations received ≥75% agreement.RECOMMENDATIONSClinicians should recommend treatment according to menopausal status, pathological and biomarker features when quality results are available. …”
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Short-term changes in ultrasound tomography measures of breast density and treatment-associated endocrine symptoms after tamoxifen therapy by Cody Ramin, Ruth M. Pfeiffer, Sharon Fan, Maeve Mullooly, Roni T. Falk, Kristine Jones, Neil E. Caporaso, Lisa Bey-Knight, Mark A. Sak, Michael S. Simon, David H. Gorski, Haythem Ali, Peter Littrup, Neb Duric, Mark E. Sherman, Gretchen L. Gierach

“…Using multivariable linear regression, we estimated mean change in breast density by treatment-associated endocrine symptoms adjusting for age, race, menopausal status, body mass index, and baseline density. …”
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Association of follicle-stimulating hormone with lipid profiles in older women: a cross-sectional SPECT-China study by Qin Li, Wen Zhang, Bing Han, Yi Chen, Xian Zhang, Ningjian Wang, Yingchao Chen, Yingli Lu, Fangzhen Xia, Hualing Zhai

“…Aims Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is associated with higher risks of metabolic syndrome and diabetes in menopausal women. We aimed to investigate whether FSH was associated with the lipid profile in women older than 55 years.Design The data were obtained from a cross-sectional study.Participants Our data were from the Survey on Prevalence in East China for Metabolic Diseases and Risk Factors (China, including Shanghai and Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Anhui provinces). …”
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GPR30 Alleviates Pressure Overload-Induced Myocardial Hypertrophy in Ovariectomized Mice by Regulating Autophagy by Shuaishuai Zhang, Jipeng Ma, Xiaowu Wang, Diancai Zhao, Jinglong Zhang, Liqing Jiang, Weixun Duan, Xiaoya Wang, Ziwei Hong, Zilin Li, Jincheng Liu

“…The incidence of heart failure mainly resulting from cardiac hypertrophy and fibrosis increases sharply in post-menopausal women compared with men at the same age, which indicates a cardioprotective role of estrogen. …”
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Behavior Change Techniques in Digital Health Interventions for Midlife Women: Systematic Review by Hana Sediva, Tina Cartwright, Claire Robertson, Sanjoy K Deb

“… BackgroundDigital health interventions are efficacious in health-promoting behaviors (eg, healthy eating and regular physical activity) that mitigate health risks and menopausal symptoms in midlife. However, integrated evidence-based knowledge about the mechanisms of change in these interventions is unclear. …”
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The Overall Quality of Life and Oncological Outcomes Following Radical Hysterectomy in Cervical Cancer Survivors Results from a Large Long-Term Single-Institution Study by Mihai Stanca, Dan Mihai Căpîlna, Cristian Trâmbițaș, Mihai Emil Căpîlna

“…However, the EORTC QLQ-CX24 showed high values of cervical cancer-specific symptoms, namely: lymphedema, peripheral neuropathy, severe menopausal symptoms, and distorted body-image perception. …”
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The Associations between Metalloestrogens, GSTP1, and SLC11A2 Polymorphism and the Risk of Endometrial Cancer by Kaja Michalczyk, Patrycja Kapczuk, Grzegorz Witczak, Mateusz Bosiacki, Mateusz Kurzawski, Dariusz Chlubek, Aneta Cymbaluk-Płoska

“…Results: The study confirmed higher age (OR 2.19, 95% CI 1.69–2.24), post-menopausal status (OR 1.89, 95% CI 1.36–1.94), and diabetes type 2 (OR 1.54; 95% CI 0.97–1.72) as independent risk factors for EC. …”
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مقایسه‌ی ضخامت آندومتر رحم موش بلافاصله قبل از لانه‌گزینی در چرخه‌ی طبیعی، همراه با تحریک تخمک‌گذاری و مصرف سیلدنافیل سیترات... by Bahman Rashidi, Mohammad Mardani, Mostafa Peyvandi-Kariz-Bodagh

“…به دو گروه مورد، ابتدا به میزان IU 5/7 HMG (Human menopausal gonadotropin) و سپس به همین میزان HCG (Human chorionic gonadotropin) نیز تزریق شد. …”
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Effect of a Remotely Delivered Weight Loss Intervention in Early-Stage Breast Cancer: Randomized Controlled Trial by Marina M. Reeves, Caroline O. Terranova, Elisabeth A. H. Winkler, Nicole McCarthy, Ingrid J. Hickman, Robert S. Ware, Sheleigh P. Lawler, Elizabeth G. Eakin, Wendy Demark-Wahnefried

“…Weight loss (primary outcome), body composition, metabolic syndrome risk score and components, quality of life, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, menopausal symptoms, fear of recurrence, and body image were assessed at baseline, 6 months, 12 months (primary endpoint), and 18 months. …”
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Biotransformation of Δ¹-Progesterone Using Selected Entomopathogenic Filamentous Fungi and Prediction of Its Products’ Bioactivity by Anna Panek, Patrycja Wójcik, Alina Świzdor, Maciej Szaleniec, Tomasz Janeczko

“…Most of the obtained products should, also with a high probability, find potential uses as androgen antagonists, a prostate as well as menopausal disorders treatment. They should also demonstrate immunosuppressive, erythropoiesis-stimulating, and anti-inflammatory properties.…”
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Changes in Bone Marrow Fatty Acids Early after Ovariectomy-Induced Osteoporosis in Rats and Potential Functions by Sizhu Wang, Cuisong Tang, Jieying Chen, Huan Tang, Lin Zhang, Guangyu Tang

“…Profound bone marrow fatty acids changes have taken place in the early stage of post-menopausal osteoporosis. They may affect bone formation though affecting the differentiation and function of osteoclasts or osteoblasts, respectively. …”
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بررسی ضخامت آندومتریوم در موش بعد از تحریک تخمک‌گذاری و کاربرد پروژسترون by Bahman Rashidi, Mohammad Mardani, Mostafa Peyvandi Kariz Bodagh

“…به هر دو گروه مورد، ابتدا HMG (Human menopausal gonadotropin) و سپس HCG (Human chorionic gonadotropin) به میزان I.U 5/7 تزریق شد. …”
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Effectiveness of the Internet of Things for Improving Working-Aged Women’s Health in High-Income Countries: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis by Noyuri Yamaji, Aya Nitamizu, Etsuko Nishimura, Daichi Suzuki, Kiriko Sasayama, Md. Obaidur Rahman, Eiko Saito, Daisuke Yoneoka, Erika Ota

“…We will segment and analyze the results of the included studies based on age categories (women undergoing a preconception period, those undergoing gestational and postpartum periods, and menopausal and pre- and postmenopausal women) and the medical history (women who have a specific medical condition—eg, cancer or diabetes—and women who do not have them) separately. …”
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Clinical and multiparametric MRI features for differentiating uterine carcinosarcoma from endometrioid adenocarcinoma by Xiaodan Chen, Qingyong Guo, Xiaorong Chen, Wanjing Zheng, Yaqing Kang, Dairong Cao

“…The following clinical and pathological features were evaluated: post- or pre-menopausal, clinical presentation, invasion depth, FIGO stage, lymphaticmetastasis. …”
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Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist protects ovarian function in young patients with ovarian malignancy undergoing platinum-based chemotherapy: A prospective study by Ya Xie, Haoran Duan, Dong Wang, Huiqing Li, Jia Jia, Jialin Zhang, Linlin Li

“…Data on menstruation resumption, perimenopausal symptoms (modified Kupperman Menopausal Index [KMI]), health-related quality of life (Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36 [MOS SF-36]), and obstetric outcomes were collected.ResultsOne year post-chemotherapy, the serum AMH level in the GnRHa group was higher than that in the control group (P<0.001), while the serum FSH and FSH/LH levels in the GnRHa group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.001). …”
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Cytomorphological Variations in Pap Smears amongst Postmenopausal Women Reporting at a Tertiary Care Centre, Tamil Nadu, India by MNK Dhanalakshmi, Karthika Rajendran, Afrin Thahira Fathima, Veena Raja, S Balamurugan

“…This simple screening test when performed at regular intervals in post menopausal population, can detect precursor lesions there by reducing cervical cancer morbidity and mortality. …”
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