Background Women with early ovarian hormone deprivation due to bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO; and fallopian tube removal) are at risk for later life Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but estradiol therapy (ET) may be protective (Rocca et al., 2007). Working memory (WM), temporarily maintaining manipulating information in mind, depends on structural integrity of fronto-parietal brain regions (Bur...

BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an independent risk factor for low-traumatic fractures. On the other hand, hypoglycemic drugs can have both positive and negative effects on bone remodeling. THE AIM: Тo investigate metabolism parameters during surgical menopause experimental DM under treatment with glucagon-like peptide receptor agonist type 1 (arGLP-1) liraglutide (LIRA) sodium-glucose co...

Objective: Sexual myths are common in societies because of the lack formal education about life-long sexuality. While sexual life is affected by many factors, it also affects areas life. Attitudes and symptoms experienced during menopause, which one basic periods women, unique can be factors. To examine relationship between menopausal attitudes to menopause postmenopausal women. 
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STUDY QUESTION Is the length of FMR1 repeat alleles within the normal range associated with the risk of early menopause? SUMMARY ANSWER The length of repeat alleles within the normal range does not substantially affect risk of early menopause. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY There is a strong, well-established relationship between length of premutation FMR1 alleles and age at menopause, suggesting th...

The incidence of ovarian cancer depends on the ethnicity and geographical area. Menopausal status is a well-known risk factor for ovarian cancer and most cases occur after menopause in Caucasians. However, it is less clear how the status of menopause or age at diagnosis is associated with ovarian cancer including its subtypes in Chinese women. Data on 1,283 women with primary malignant or borde...

INTRODUCTION To determine the knowledge and attitude towards menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) among postmenopausal women. METHOD A descriptive cross sectional study based on sample of convenience was conducted at outpatient services of Jinnah Medical College Hospital Karachi from 1st January 2005 to 30th April 2005. One hundred and two postmenopausal women who came to outpatien...