Menopause

    January 2007 in “ Elsevier eBooks ”
    Andrea Sikon, Holly L. Thacker
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    TLDR The document concludes that individualized treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing menopause symptoms and health risks.
    The 2007 document provides an extensive review of menopause, its symptoms, associated health issues, and treatment options. Menopause is defined as the end of menstrual periods, officially diagnosed 12 months after the last cycle, typically occurring around age 51. The document details the physiological changes, such as the decline in ovarian follicles and hormone production, and the variability of menopausal symptoms, which can include vasomotor symptoms, atrophic vaginitis, urinary incontinence, headaches, skin and hair changes, mood and sleep disturbances, and sexual dysfunction. It also addresses the risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women. Treatments discussed include hormone therapy (HT), bisphosphonates, SERMs, parathyroid hormone, and lifestyle modifications. The document emphasizes the importance of individualized treatment plans, health maintenance, and lifestyle changes to manage menopausal symptoms and associated health risks. It does not specify the number of participants in the referenced studies.
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