Promoting Longevity: A Global Approach

    May 2017 in “ Maturitas ”
    Esperanza Navarro Pardo, Patricia Villacampa, Antonio Cano
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    TLDR The document concludes that managing health issues like menopause, cardiovascular risk, and hair loss is crucial for promoting longevity in aging women.
    The document from 2017 discussed health issues in aging women, focusing on menopause, cardiovascular risk, and hair loss. It emphasized the need for proper preparation before oocyte donation, managing estrogen and insulin levels, and addressing thrombophilia. It noted an increase in arthritis during perimenopause and suggested a potential link between estrogen and post-menopausal cognitive health, although evidence was not definitive. The importance of physical activity and ICT technologies for healthy aging was highlighted. A study found that women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) had worse cardiovascular risk profiles compared to premenopausal controls but did not show increased subclinical atherosclerosis. The document also covered hair loss in midlife women, including androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium, and the importance of accurate diagnosis and treatments like minoxidil.
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