Search for dissertations about: "climacteric symptoms"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the words climacteric symptoms.

  2. 1. The climacteric. Management and attitudes among women and physicians

    Author : Louise Thunell; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : climacteric; epidemiology; longitudinal; climacteric symptoms; hormone replacement therapy; attitudes; knowledge; gynecologists; postmenopausal; type 2 diabetes; hyperandrogenicity; glucose homeostasis; lipids; PAI-1;

    Abstract : Aims: Paper I: To longitudinally assess the prevalence of climacteric symptoms, the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and life-style factors in the same women in 1992 (aged 46-62 years) and in 1998 (aged 52-68 years). Paper II: To study changes in (i) the prevalence of HRT use and (ii) attitudes and knowledge about the climacteric among 46-62 years old women resident in Göteborg 1992 and 1998. READ MORE

  4. 2. Women's knowledge, attitudes, and management of the menopausal transition

    Author : Lotta Lindh-Åstrand; Mats Hammar; Karin Kjellgren; Aila Collins; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Menopause; hormone therapy; knowledge; attitudes; conceptions; management treatment; climacteric symptoms; hot flushes; Obstetrics and women s diseases; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar;

    Abstract : Introduction: Hormone therapy (HT) has been considered as a safe treatment for menopausal symptoms. Use of HT increased dramatically in the 1980s and 1990s. Results from large randomized clinical trials (RCT) could, around the turn of the century, however not find evidence for long-term benefits with HT. READ MORE

  5. 3. Bone mass and fracture risk in women : with special reference to hormone replacement therapy and climacteric symptoms

    Author : Tord Naessén; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

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  6. 4. 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

  7. 5. Applied relaxation as treatment of vasomotor symptoms in postmenopausal women

    Author : Elisabeth Nedstrand; Aila Collins; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Vasomotor symptoms often disturb the night sleep and may lead to tiredness and mood disturbances. Many women who suffer from vasomotor symptoms ask for medical help and are often prescribed hormonal treatment. READ MORE