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21 Effects of interactions between ApoE polymorphisms, alcohol consumption and obesity on age-related trends IN blood pressure levels in postmenopausal women: The Bambuì cohort study of aging (1997–2008) Maturitas, June 11, 2013 Clinical Article
22 Subjective sleep in premenopausal and postmenopausal women during workdays and leisure days: a sleep diary study Menopause, June 10, 2013 Clinical Article
23 More radial shortening after low-energy Colles' fractures is associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus among postmenopausal women, irrespective of bone mineral density Journal of Orthopaedic Science, June 10, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
24 Comparative study of the quality of life associated with menopause in Tunisia and France Menopause, June 10, 2013 Clinical Article
25 Celecoxib, a selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor, reduces level of a bone resorption marker in postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, June 7, 2013 Clinical Article
26 Malposition and expulsion of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system among women with inherited bleeding disorders Haemophilia, June 7, 2013 Clinical Article
27 Disruptions in ovarian function are related to depression and cardiometabolic risk during premenopause Menopause, June 7, 2013 Review Article
28 Effects of raloxifene on cognition, mental health, sleep and sexual function in menopausal women: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials Maturitas, June 6, 2013 Review Article Clinical Article
29 CYP2C19*2 predicts substantial tamoxifen benefit in postmenopausal breast cancer patients randomized between adjuvant tamoxifen and no systemic treatment Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, June 6, 2013 Clinical Article
30 Menopausal symptoms after the discontinuation of long-term hormone replacement therapy in women under 60: a 3-year follow-up Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation, June 5, 2013 Clinical Article
31 Long-term HIV infection and antiretroviral therapy are associated with bone microstructure alterations in premenopausal women Osteoporosis International, June 5, 2013 Review Article
32 Is interaction between age-dependent decline in mechanical stimulation and osteocyte-estrogen receptor levels the culprit for postmenopausal-impaired bone formation Osteoporosis International, June 5, 2013 Review Article
33 Therapeutic efficacy observation on acupuncture for postmenopausal osteoporosis Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, June 4, 2013 Clinical Article
34 Association between tumor characteristics and bone mineral density in postmenopausal breast cancer patients The Breast Journal, June 4, 2013 Clinical Article
35 Androgens and cardiovascular disease: Gender-related differences Menopause International, June 4, 2013 Clinical Article
36 The CLOSER survey: Impact of postmenopausal vaginal discomfort on relationships between women and their partners in Northern and Southern Europe Maturitas, June 3, 2013 Clinical Article
37 Descriptive profile of PIK3CA-mutated colorectal cancer in postmenopausal women International Journal of Colorectal Disease, June 3, 2013 Review Article
38 Tragic outcome of post-menopausal pregnancy Reproductive BioMedicine Online, June 3, 2013 Clinical Article
39 Ospemifene, a novel selective estrogen receptor modulator for treating dyspareunia associated with postmenopausal vulvar and vaginal atrophy Menopause, May 31, 2013 Clinical Article
40 Vulvar and vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women: findings from the revive (real women's views of treatment options for menopausal vaginal changes) survey The Journal of Sexual Medicine, May 31, 2013 Clinical Article
Based on a review article published in BMC Infectious Diseases, it has been concluded that antiseptics have equal efficacy to antibiotics in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. The literature search covered the time period 1966-2010. Benzydamine, chlorhexidine, and polyhexamethylene niguanide were as effective as metronidazole and clindamycin in the short-term treatment of bacterial vaginosis.
Read the article summaryBased on an observational study orchestrated by researchers at the M D Anderson Cancer Center, BRCA2 mutations have been associated with improved survival in patients with high-grade serous ovarian cancer. The 5-year OS in patients with BRCA2 mutations was 61% compared with 25% for patients with BRCA wild-type. The 3-year PFS in patients with BRCA2 mutations was 44% compared with 16% for patients with BRCA wild-type. Patients with BRCA2 mutations exhibited 100% chemosensitivity compared to 82% and 80% for patients with BRCA wild-type and BRCA1 mutations, respectively. Genomic analysis of the tumors from patients with BRCA2 mutations suggested a “mutator phenotype” compared to tumors from patients with BRCA1 mutations.
Read the article summaryIn a study involving 87,025 postmenopausal women, those in the highest quintile of dietary trans fat had an increased risk of ischemic stroke (HR=1.39). In 663,041 person-years of follow-up, 1049 incident cases of ischemic stroke were reported. The effect was attenuated in aspirin users (HR=0.95) compared to non-users (HR=1.66).
Read the article summary1 Menopause, estrogens and frailty Gynecological Endocrinology, April 16, 2013
2 Factors associated with persistent urinary incontinence American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, May 9, 2013
3 Ovarian cancer risk in postmenopausal women using estradiol–progestin therapy – a nationwide study Climacteric, March 8, 2013
4 Menopausal Hormone Therapy for the Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement Annals of Internal Medicine, March 7, 2013 Free full text Clinical Guideline
5 Lessons Learned From a Survey of the Diagnosis and Treatment Journeys of Postmenopausal Women With Hypertension The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, May 7, 2013
6 A comparison of parathyroid hormone-related protein (1-36) and parathyroid hormone (1-34) on markers of bone turnover and bone density in postmenopausal women: The PrOP study Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, May 10, 2013
7 Abnormal uterine bleeding in pre-menopausal women Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, May 10, 2013 Free full text
8 Study protocol: the effect of vitamin D supplements on cardiometabolic risk factors among urban premenopausal women in a tropical country - a randomized controlled trial BMC Public Health, May 2, 2013 Free full text
9 Self-Report of Fruit and Vegetable Intake that Meets the 5 A Day Recommendation Is Associated with Reduced Levels of Oxidative Stress Biomarkers and Increased Levels of Antioxidant Defense in Premenopausal Women Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, May 21, 2013
10 The metabolic syndrome and its components in postmenopausal women Gynecological Endocrinology, May 29, 2013
11 Hormone therapy for preventing cardiovascular disease in post-menopausal women Cochrane Reviews, May 13, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
12 Assessing the utility of methods for menopausal transition classification in a population-based cohort: The CARDIA Study Maturitas, May 15, 2013
13 Management of Vulvovaginal Lichen Planus: A New Approach Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease, March 12, 2013
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Alzheimer's disease, dementia, mild cognitive impairment and the menopause: a `window of opportunity'?
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Testosterone therapy in women: Myths and misconceptions
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16 Sexual function, satisfaction with life and menopausal symptoms in middle-aged women Maturitas, May 6, 2013
17 Analgesic use in relation to sex hormone and prolactin concentrations in premenopausal women Cancer Causes and Control, May 21, 2013
18 Ultrasonographic Scoring and Risk of Malignancy Index in Preoperative Prediction of Ovarian Malignancy Journal of Gynecologic Surgery, April 25, 2013 Free full text
19 Where Are We 10 Years After the Womens Health Initiative? Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, March 21, 2013
20 Reductions in glucose among postmenopausal women who use and do not use estrogen therapy Menopause, April 24, 2013
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