Search for dissertations about: "postmenopausal bleeding"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words postmenopausal bleeding.

  2. 1. Transvaginal sonography of the endometrium in postmenopausal women

    Author : Berit Gull; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Transvaginal sonography; endometrium; postmenopausal bleeding; cancer; ; epidemiology;

    Abstract : Postmenopausal bleeding (PMB)may be a sign of endometrial cancer (EC)but EC canalso be found in postmenopausal women without bleeding.The traditionally acceptedmethod of evaluating the endometrium is dilatation and curettage (D&C)or endometrialbiopsy. READ MORE

  4. 2. The use of ultrasound in the prediction of endometrial cancer in women with postmenopausal bleeding

    Author : Gina Opolskiene; gynekologisk och prenatal ultraljudsdiagnostik Obstetrisk; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; endometrial neoplasms; ultrasonography; postmenopause; Doppler ultrasound;

    Abstract : The aim of the work presented in this thesis was to identify the ultrasound methods and ultrasound features that are most useful for the prediction of endometrial cancer in patients with postmenopausal bleeding and sonographic endometrial thickness 4.5 mm or more. READ MORE

  5. 3. Hormone replacement therapy : benefits and adverse effects

    Author : Inga-Stina Ödmark; Mats Hammar; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; hormone replacement therapy HRT ; bleeding pattern; progestogen; wellbeing; side effects; lipoprotein a ; Obstetrics and gynaecology; Obstetrik och gynekologi; obstetrik och gynekologi; Obstetrics and Gynaecology;

    Abstract : Background: Numerous studies have shown that estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) is an effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms, insomnia and vaginal dryness. Beneficial effects have also been shown on lipid patterns and on the incidence of osteoporotic fractures. READ MORE

  6. 4. New approaches to treat women’s urogenital problems

    Author : Shahla Hamza Al-Saqi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Women’s urogenital problems adversely affect their quality of life. In this thesis, I address tw oof such urogenital problems: namely, postmenopausal vaginal atrophy (VA) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). READ MORE

  7. 5. Climacteric Symptoms and Hormonal Treatment with special reference to Sequential Transdermal Therapy

    Author : Richard Lindgren; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Changes during female menopause include increased prevalence of vasomotor symptoms, vaginal symptoms, changes in sexlife and metabolic changes with increased risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. These changes are to some extent counteracted by estrogen replacement therapy. READ MORE