Search for dissertations about: "menopausal women"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 73 swedish dissertations containing the words menopausal women.
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1. Female sex hormones and health outcomes in women with specific focus on asthma
Abstract : In humans, gender differences exist across a wide spectrum of diseases. For instance, women are more likely to develop Sjogren’s syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, and autoimmune thyroid disease compared to men. READ MORE
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2. Physical activity, bone density, and fragility fractures in women
Abstract : Scandinavia has among the highest incidence of fragility fractures in the world. The reasons for this are unknown, but might involve differences in genetic and/or environmental factors, such as sunlight exposure and levels of physical activity. READ MORE
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3. Primary Hyperparathyroidism : Prevalence and Associated Morbidity in Middle-Aged Women and Elderly Men
Abstract : Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a common endocrine disease, existing in both genders and in all age groups. Postmenopausal women are at particular risk of developing the disease and estrogen decline after menopause is suggested to affect the progress. READ MORE
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4. Ultrasound in the management of women with post-menopausal bleeding
Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to investigate how ultrasound can be used in the diagnostic work-up of women with post-menopausal bleeding (PMB) to optimise and individualise their management. The thesis is based on six studies comprising post-menopausal women with (Study I-VI) and without (Study VI) abnormal bleeding. READ MORE
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5. Epidemiological and Clinical Aspects of Hormonal Contraception and Menopausal Hormone Therapy in Women
Abstract : Background: The main indications for therapy with female sex hormones are contraception and menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). The aim of this thesis was to investigate the use of hormonal contraception and MHT in different populations of women in Sweden, 2000–2021. The use of contraception in women with obesity was studied. READ MORE