Search for dissertations about: "Postmenopausal women"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 172 swedish dissertations containing the words Postmenopausal women.

  2. 16. Polycystic ovary syndrome in a lifetime perspective

    Author : Maria Forslund; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cardiovascular disease; FSH; hyperandrogenism; insulin resistance; menopause; netabolic syndrome; PCOS; postmenopausal; type 2 diabetes mellitus; quality of life;

    Abstract : Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is common, affecting 9-18% of women. PCOS is associated with symptoms due to hyperandrogenism and ovarian dysfunction, but is also associated with the metabolic syndrome including obesity, insulin resistance and elevated blood lipids. READ MORE

  4. 17. Risk factors for bone fragility and fracture in postmenopausal women

    Author : Ola Svejme; Ortopedi - klinisk och molekylär osteoporosforskning; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Bone Fragility; Fracture; Osteoporosis; Bone Mineral Density BMD ; Menopause; Physical activity; Bone Strength; Bone Size; Bone Densitometry;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to evaluate risk factors for bone fragility and fractures in postmenopausal women in a long-term perspective. The study period spanned from the age of 48 to age 82 and is thus unique in its length. The studied sample was homogeneous and consisted of 390 north European women from a population-based cohort. READ MORE

  5. 18. The effect of sex hormones on hemostasis and cardiovascular riskfactors in postmenopausal women

    Author : Ulla Pripp; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Postmenopausal women; cardiovascular risk factors; hemostasis; ambulatory blood pressure; angina pectoris; HRT;

    Abstract : The influence of cardiac riskfactors and sex hormones on hemostasis were studied in healthy women (n=260) in Study I. Body mass Index (BMI), dyslipidemia, surgical menopause, smoking and years since menopause were associated with an increase of 28% in fibrinogen levels. BMI, total cholesterol (tot. chol. READ MORE

  6. 19. The GH-IGF-1 Axis in Postmenopausal Women with Abdominal Obesity

    Author : Celina Franco Ramos; Göteborgs universitet; []
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    Abstract : Abdominal obesity is associated with blunted growth hormone (GH) secretion. GH treatment in abdominally obese men reduces visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and improves the metabolic profile. READ MORE

  7. 20. Health-Related Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporotic Fractures

    Author : Inger Hallberg; Anna-Christina Ek; Margareta Bachrach-Lindström; Göran Toss; Olle Svensson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Bone Mineral Density; Hip Fracture; Osteoporosis; Spinal Deformity Index; Vertebral fracture; Nursing; Omvårdnad;

    Abstract : Background: The global burden of osteoporosis includes considerable numbers of fractures, morbidity, mortality and expenses, due mainly to vertebral, hip and forearm fractures. Underdiagnosis and undertreatment are common. READ MORE