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Hernández-Muñoz AE, Méndez-Magaña A, Fletes-Rayas AL, Rangel MA, García LT, de Jesús López-Jiménez J. Subjective well-being’s alterations as risk factors for major depressive disorder during the perimenopause onset: an analytical cross-sectional study amongst Mexican women residing in Guadalajara, Jalisco. BMC Womens Health 2022; 22:275. [PMID: 35790952 PMCID: PMC9258048 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-022-01848-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Subjective well-being (SWB) can be defined as a self-report evaluation that reflects the satisfaction, and emotional level, over several social and personal indicators. Alterations in these indicators could become risk factors (RF) for major depressive disorder (MDD), but this association has not been studied at women’s life stages such as the perimenopause onset, despite its increasing prevalence for depressive symptomatology. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify if SWB’s alterations determine RF for MDD during the perimenopause. Methods An analytical cross-sectional study was realized in 252 Mexican women with perimenopause’s age range (48 ± 1.7) and menopausal symptomatology, treated on Medical Units belonging to Jalisco’s 13th Health-Region. We applied the INEGI’s Basic Self-Reported Wellbeing Survey (BIARE) that measured 30 SWB’s indicators. To identify MDD’s presence, the Beck’s Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) was applied. The sample was studied with associative analysis, along with logistic regression models, to determine adjusted odds ratio (aOR) and corresponding 95% confidence interval (95% CI). Results Trough the BDI-II we identified 40.5% women with MDD. When compared with the undepressed group we found lower scores in all the SWB’s indicators, along with significant associations for depressive symptomatology. However, the logistic regression allowed us to identify significant RF when the women specifically reported personal life-dissatisfaction (aOR 9.6, 95% CI 1.90–17.68), emotional imbalances between happiness/sadness (aOR 7.1, 95% CI 1.49–13.57) and concentration/boredom (aOR 6.7, 95% CI 1.43–13.48); free-time dissatisfaction (aOR 5.5, 95% CI 1.17–5.70), public security unconformity (aOR 5.4, 95% CI 2.20–11.3), and sense of purposelessness (aOR 4.2, 95% CI 1.07–19.41). Conclusion The main objective of the study was to determine if SWB’s alterations are RF for depressive symptomatology, finding that social indicators with low scores are associated with MDD by means of aOR -Which were higher when compared to international research studies. Considering this, we suggest that more studies should be implemented, in order to understand and correctly attend the women’s social conditions during their perimenopause transition. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12905-022-01848-1.
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Guidetti G, Viotti S, Converso D, Sottimano I. Work and health-related factors of presenteeism: a mediation analysis on the role of menopausal symptoms between job demands and presenteeism among a sample of social service women employees. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WORKPLACE HEALTH MANAGEMENT 2021. [DOI: 10.1108/ijwhm-01-2021-0003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PurposeBuilding on prior studies on the role of health-related and job-related issues in affecting presenteeism, the present study tested a mediation model of the relationship between job demands and presenteeism by exploring the mediation effect of menopausal symptoms.Design/methodology/approachData were collected through a self-report questionnaire involving social service menopausal employees (N = 204) from a public municipal organization. The survey was cross-sectional and non-randomized.FindingsResults revealed that job demands, namely emotional, cognitive and physical demands, were significantly and positively associated with presenteeism. Furthermore, mediation analysis evidenced that physical job demands were also associated with higher levels of menopausal physical symptom bothersomeness, which in turn serves as a condition to increase the act of presenteeism.Originality/valueThe findings of this study widen the perspective on presenteeism research by evidencing the role of an overlooked health-related factor in relation to the act of presenteeism, that is the menopausal transition. Insights for the development of targeted preventive measures of the act of presenteeism and menopausal symptom management in the workplace may also be derived from these results.
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Sharifi N, Afshari F, Bahri N. The effects of yoga on quality of life among postmenopausal women: A systematic review study. Post Reprod Health 2021; 27:215-221. [PMID: 34779291 DOI: 10.1177/20533691211046152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The quality of life in menopausal women is considered to be an important health issue in different societies and one of the main objectives of health care in this period. This study aimed to investigate the effects of yoga on improving the quality of life in menopausal women. METHOD English databases of Google Scholar, Science Direct, PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library were searched to access related articles using keywords of menopause, quality of life, and yoga. Furthermore, Persian equivalents of the same keywords were searched in databases of Google Scholar, SID, and Magiran, in addition to a combination of the keywords. The search interval was from the inspection to January 2020. The quality of the included studied was assessed based on CONSORT 2017 checklist. RESULTS Out of 120 articles found in the databases, six articles entered the study based on the inclusion criteria and were investigated for intervention methods and consequences. The results indicated the positive impact of yoga on the quality of life in menopausal women. CONCLUSION Considering the effects of yoga on the symptoms and quality of life in menopausal women, it is suggested that this low-cost method be used to improve their quality of life and health.
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- Neda Sharifi
- Department of Midwifery, Mashhad Branch, 125639Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing, 48441Nursing Research Center, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, 48441Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
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Lewandowska J, Tomaczak M, Wilk I, Lwow F. Obesity and low levels of physical activity are associated with a decreased health-related quality of life
in postmenopausal women: a Wroclaw pilot study. MEDICAL SCIENCE PULSE 2021. [DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0015.3944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Menopause is associated with numerous somatic dysfunctions, an increased risk of chronic
diseases, and complications in the mental and social components of health that lower the quality of life
(QoL). Obesity and related comorbidities affect over 60% of postmenopausal women in Poland. A significant
role for systematic physical activity (PA) in the prevention of dysfunctions and chronic diseases, including
obesity and mental disorders, has been observed previously. A low level of PA is observed across the Polish
population, especially in postmenopausal women.
Aim of the study: To examine QoL in postmenopausal women participating in a community health promotion
program as it relates to obesity and levels of PA.
Material and methods: The study sample consisted of 76 postmenopausal women (aged 65.75±5.14 years)
participating in the Active Wrocław 55+ program. Before starting the program, anthropometric measurements
were taken, and QoL and PA were assessed using the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) and
the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), respectively.
Results: Most women had a PA level above 600 MET -min/week (78.95%), and were overweight or obese
(86.84%). A waist circumference over 80 cm, indicating an increased risk for metabolic syndrome, was observed
in 85.89% of the participants. BMI and waist circumference negatively correlated with the level of PA
(p=0.001 and p=0.017, respectively). Women exhibiting low levels of PA and higher BMIs showed a significantly
lower QoL compared to those with higher PA and lower BMIs, particularly with regard to the physical
domains of QoL.
Conclusions: Obesity and a low level of PA are associated with a significant decline in the health-related QoL
(especially in the PF and PCS domains) of postmenopausal women an urban setting.
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- Joanna Lewandowska
- Department of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, Poland
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Berin E, Hammar M, Lindblom H, Lindh-Åstrand L, Spetz Holm AC. Effects of resistance training on quality of life in postmenopausal women with vasomotor symptoms. Climacteric 2021; 25:264-270. [PMID: 34240669 DOI: 10.1080/13697137.2021.1941849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Most women experience vasomotor symptoms (VMS) around menopause that may affect quality of life negatively. Effective pharmacological treatment exists but is not recommended for all women, and there is a demand for alternatives to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of a resistance training intervention on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in postmenopausal women with VMS. METHODS This open randomized controlled trial included 65 postmenopausal women >45 years old with daily VMS. The participants were randomized to 15 weeks of resistance training three times per week or an untreated control group. The Women's Health Questionnaire (WHQ) and Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) were used to assess HRQoL at baseline and after 15 weeks. RESULTS The resistance training group improved compared to the control group in the WHQ domains of VMS (p = 0.002), sleep problems (p = 0.003) and menstrual symptoms (p = 0.01) from baseline to post intervention. No significant between-group differences were found in SF-36 summary scores, or in any of the domains. CONCLUSION In postmenopausal women with moderate to severe VMS, resistance training three times per week for 15 weeks improved menopause-specific HRQoL.
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- E Berin
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Linköping, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Linköping, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Unit of Physiotherapy, Division of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Community Medicine, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Linköping, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Linköping, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to characterize the relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness and quality of life in a sample of healthy midlife women aged 40 to 65 years. METHODS Cardiorespiratory fitness was measured with a VO2max test. Quality of life was assessed with the menopause-specific Utian Quality of Life scale (UQOL). The UQOL measures overall quality of life, which comprises health, emotional, occupational, and sexual domains. Simple and multiple linear regression models were built to analyze relationships between cardiorespiratory fitness and overall quality of life as well as the separate UQOL domains. RESULTS Forty-nine women with an average age of 52.5 years were included in the analysis. In simple linear models, cardiorespiratory fitness was related to overall (R2 = 0.34, P < 0.001), health (R2 = 0.55, P < 0.001), emotional (R2 = 0.08, P = 0.05), and occupational (R2 = 0.09, P = 0.03) quality of life. In multiple regression models, cardiorespiratory fitness was associated with overall (P < 0.01) and health (P < 0.001) quality of life, after controlling for physical activity, age, body mass index, and time sedentary. CONCLUSIONS Higher cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with better quality of life during midlife, particularly in the health domain. Increasing cardiorespiratory fitness may be a useful means to promote quality of life in this population.
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Objective: To examine the relationship between menopausal status and mental well-being, and whether this relationship varies as a function of physical activity (PA). Methods: Based on a hormonal analysis and bleeding diary, women aged 47 to 55 were categorized as pre (n = 304), early peri (n = 198), late peri (n = 209), or postmenopausal (n = 387). Mental well-being was assessed using the Centre for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, the International Positive and Negative Affect Schedule Short Form, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. PA was self-reported and categorized as low, medium, and high. Associations between variables were analyzed using multivariate linear regression adjusted for age, marital and employment status, parity, self-reported mental disorder, use of psycholeptics and psychoanaleptics, and menopausal symptoms. Results: Depressive symptoms were lower amongst the pre than postmenopausal women (B = 0.07, confidence interval 0.01-0.13). Menopausal symptoms attenuated these associations. Menopausal status showed no associations with life satisfaction, or with positive or negative affectivity. Women with high PA scored higher on positive affectivity, and the pre, early peri, and postmenopausal women scored higher on life satisfaction (B = 0.79, P < 0.001; B = 0.63, P = 0.009; B = 0.42, P = 0.009, respectively) and scored lower on depressive symptoms (B = −0.13, P = 0.039; B = −0.18, P = 0.034; and B = −0.20, P < 0.001, respectively) than their low PA counterparts. The pre and postmenopausal women with medium PA scored higher on life satisfaction (B = 0.54, P = 0.001; B = 0.038, P = 0.004, respectively) than those with low PA. Conclusions: Postmenopausal women reported marginally higher depressive symptoms scores compared with premenopausal women, but menopause was not associated with positive mental well-being. However, this association varies with the level of PA. Video Summary:
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Avis NE, Colvin A, Hess R, Bromberger JT. Midlife Factors Related to Psychological Well-Being at an Older Age: Study of Women's Health Across the Nation. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2020; 30:332-340. [PMID: 33090934 DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2020.8479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Background: Psychological well-being (PWB) is predictive of future health and mortality. Midlife is a pivotal time in women's lives and may impact future PWB. This study, based on a longitudinal cohort of women, sought to identify how personal and social resources and modifiable behaviors at midlife relate to women's PWB in later life, and to determine if psychological resilience in later life moderates the impact of health problems on PWB. Materials and Methods: We assessed the association of midlife factors with PWB ∼9 years later in 1693 women from the multiracial/ethnic Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN) cohort. PWB was a composite score with cognitive and affective components. Midlife factors included sociodemographics, health, menopause-related, and psychosocial factors collected over the course of midlife. Results: In a multivariable model, greater PWB at an older age was associated with the following at midlife: less financial strain, greater physical activity, not smoking, better physical functioning, and fewer sleep problems. More positive attitudes toward menopause and aging, less cynicism, greater optimism, less trait anxiety, greater spirituality, and greater resilience were also independently associated with better PWB. Chinese women reported lower PWB compared with whites. Later life resilience moderated the impact of sleep problems on PWB. Conclusions: Several modifiable factors at midlife are associated with better PWB in older women and highlight the importance of healthy behaviors such as physical activity and good sleep hygiene at midlife. Interventions to increase optimism, spirituality, and resilience are also worth exploring.
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- Nancy E Avis
- Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Departments of Population Health Sciences and Internal Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Departments of Epidemiology and Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Viotti S, Guidetti G, Converso D, Sottimano I. Fostering Work Ability Among Menopausal Women. Does Any Work-Related Psychosocial Factor Help? Int J Womens Health 2020; 12:399-407. [PMID: 32440234 PMCID: PMC7213898 DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s230796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 03/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Introduction Due to the aging workforce, it will become even more common for organizations to count, among their employees, women who are dealing with menopause. To date, no knowledge is available regarding the work ability among menopausal women. With this view, the aim of the present study was to identify work-related psychosocial factors associated with work ability in a sample of menopausal working women. Methods A self-report questionnaire was administered to 1069 menopausal women employed as administrative officers in the Italian public sector. The study design was cross-sectional. Results Work ability was found to be negatively associated with family–work conflict (β = −0.21, p = 0.0001) and positively associated with health-oriented organizational climate (β = 0.12, p = 0.0001), job autonomy (β = 0.08, p= 0.006), and skill discretion (β = 0.08, p= 0.048). Conversely, work ability did not show significant associations with job demands, flexible working hours, and social support. Discussion From a practical point of view, our study identifies various areas of intervention that could foster job sustainability during menopause. In particular, our findings suggest that, to improve women’s job sustainability across their entire work-life span, it may be crucial to develop organizational policies, training, and activities specifically dedicated to sustaining menopausal women’s well-being.
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- Sara Viotti
- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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Campbell KE, Gorelik A, Szoeke CE, Dennerstein L. Mid-life predictors of late-life depressive symptoms; determining risk factors spanning two decades in the Women's Heathy Ageing Project. Womens Midlife Health 2020; 6:2. [PMID: 32158547 PMCID: PMC7055082 DOI: 10.1186/s40695-020-00050-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2019] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Data available from longitudinal studies of adequate duration to explore midlife risk factors for late life higher depressive symptom scores in women is lacking. This study examines midlife (mean ages 50 years and 60 years) predictors of late life (mean age 70 years) depressive symptom scores to enrich our understanding of the role of changing risk factors across the lifespan. Methods This investigation was an assessment of the long-term impact of lifestyle and health variables on depressive symptoms. Data were drawn from an epidemiological prospective study of women's healthy ageing spanning two decades. Variables included assessment of mood, demographics, physical health, smoking status, attitudes towards ageing and menopause, alcohol consumption and employment. Analysis was conducted to determine the set of strongest predictors assessed in 1992 (mean age 50 years) and in 2002 (mean age 60 years) in relation to higher CESD-SF scores measured in 2012 (mean aged 70 years (n = 249)). A cross-sectional analysis determining concurrent associations at mean age 70 years was also conducted. Results An increase in positive mood at 50 and 60 years was associated with a 0.3 (95% CI 0.1-0.5) and 0.4 (95%CI 0.1-0.8) point reduction in CESD score at 70 years respectively. An increase in Hassles score at age 50 was associated with a 0.18-point increase in CESD (95% CI 0.01-0.05) 20 years later. However, no relationship was observed between Hassles score at 60 and CESD 10 years later. Analysis of concurrent risk factors demonstrated that bothersome symptom frequency and higher anxiety were associated with higher depressive symptom scores when women were 70 years. Conclusion Low levels of positive mood were consistently associated with depressive symptoms scores 10 and 20 years later, suggesting clinical interventions aimed at improving positive affect may be particularly useful across the midlife.
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- Katherine E Campbell
- 1School of Psychology, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, New South Wales Australia.,2Department of Medicine (RMH), University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria Australia
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- 2Department of Medicine (RMH), University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria Australia.,3School of Behavioural and Health Science, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Victoria Australia
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- 1School of Psychology, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, New South Wales Australia.,2Department of Medicine (RMH), University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria Australia.,3School of Behavioural and Health Science, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Victoria Australia
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- 4Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria Australia
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Raglan GB, Schulkin J, Micks E. Depression during perimenopause: the role of the obstetrician-gynecologist. Arch Womens Ment Health 2020; 23:1-10. [PMID: 30758732 DOI: 10.1007/s00737-019-0950-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2018] [Accepted: 01/31/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Depression in women is more common during perimenopause (the transition to menopause) than at other times in the life cycle. Symptoms of depression may be different in perimenopausal women compared to younger or older women, and are often dismissed as part of normal menopause. This is an expert narrative review. There are several evidence-based screening modalities which can be integrated into routine women's health visits, and can facilitate distinguishing between depression and normal perimenopausal symptoms. There is emerging evidence regarding the effect of hormonal changes on the development of perimenopausal depression and its optimal treatment, though critical research gaps remain. Obstetrician-gynecologists and other primary care providers play a vital role in the detection and management of depression in women. Providers caring for women during perimenopause have a unique opportunity to diagnose depression in their patients and identify appropriate treatment options.
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- Greta B Raglan
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine, 1959 NE Pacific St., Box 356460, Seattle, WA, 98195-6460, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine, 1959 NE Pacific St., Box 356460, Seattle, WA, 98195-6460, USA.
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Abd El-Kader SM, Al-Jiffri OH. Impact of aerobic versus resisted exercise training on systemic inflammation biomarkers and quality of Life among obese post-menopausal women. Afr Health Sci 2019; 19:2881-2891. [PMID: 32127864 PMCID: PMC7040316 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v19i4.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Background Although post-menopausal obesity is an important public national health problem in Saudi Arabia, to date no study has evaluated the effects of weight reduction on biochemical & clinical parameters and quality of Life for obese Saudi post-menopausal women. Objective The aim of this study was examine the effects of aerobic versus resisted exercise training effects upon systemic inflammation biomarkers and quality of life for obese post-menopausal Saudi women. Material and Methods One hundred Saudi post-menopausal obese women participated in this study, their age ranged from 50–58 years and their body mass index (BMI) ranged from 30–35 kg/m2. All participants were divided into two equal groups: The first group received aerobic exercise training on treadmill where, the second group received resisted exercise training. Health-related quality of life (SF-36 HRQL), tumor necrosis factor- alpha(TNF-α), Interleukin-2(IL-2), Interleukin-4 (IL-4), Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and C-reactive protein (CRP) were measured before and after 3 months at the end of the study. Results The mean values of SF-36 HRQL subscale scores were significantly increased, while the mean value of TNF-α, Il-2, IL-4, IL-6, CRP and BMI were significantly decreased in both groups after treatments. There were significant differences between mean levels of the investigated parameters in group (A) and group (B) after treatment with more changes in patients received aerobic exercise training. Conclusion The current study provides evidence that aerobic exercise is more appropriate than resisted exercise training in modulating inflammatory cytokines and quality of life among obese post-menopausal women.
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- Shehab M Abd El-Kader
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Converso D, Viotti S, Sottimano I, Loera B, Molinengo G, Guidetti G. The relationship between menopausal symptoms and burnout. A cross-sectional study among nurses. BMC WOMENS HEALTH 2019; 19:148. [PMID: 31775724 PMCID: PMC6882317 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-019-0847-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2018] [Accepted: 11/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Background Despite the growing presence of menopausal women in workplaces, studies aimed at exploring the link between menopausal symptoms and job well-being are scarce. In the interest of addressing this gap, the present study aimed to explore whether menopausal symptoms might contribute to increased levels of burnout and whether this relationship can be moderated by social or personal resources. Method The study design was cross-sectional and non-randomized. Ninety-four menopausal nurses completed a self-report questionnaire including scales aimed at measuring menopausal symptoms, burnout, social (i.e., support from superiors and colleagues) and personal (i.e., self-efficacy, resilience, and optimism) resources. Moderated regression analyses were performed to test study hypotheses. Results Whereas menopausal symptoms were associated significantly with emotional exhaustion, no social or personal resources were found to moderate this relationship. Regarding depersonalization, our study indicated that it was affected by menopausal symptoms only among nurses who reported low social support (from superiors and colleagues), optimism, and resilience. Conclusion The present study highlights the importance of organizations that employ a growing number of menopausal women to seek solutions at the individual and social levels that help these women deal with their menopausal transition while working.
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- Daniela Converso
- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Giuseppe Verdi 10, 10124, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Giuseppe Verdi 10, 10124, Turin, Italy.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Giuseppe Verdi 10, 10124, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Giuseppe Verdi 10, 10124, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Giuseppe Verdi 10, 10124, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Giuseppe Verdi 10, 10124, Turin, Italy
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Prevalence and Severity of Menopausal Symptoms and the Quality of Life in Middle-aged Women: A Study from Sri Lanka. Nurs Res Pract 2019; 2019:2081507. [PMID: 31354992 PMCID: PMC6632501 DOI: 10.1155/2019/2081507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2019] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Menopausal symptoms and quality of life (QOL) of pre- and postmenopausal women in Sri Lanka have not been studied adequately. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and severity of menopausal symptoms and the QOL of pre- and postmenopausal women in Galle District, Sri Lanka. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a randomly selected sample of premenopausal (n=184) and postmenopausal (n=166) community-dwelling healthy women aged 30-60 years. The mean (SD) ages of pre- and postmenopausal women, respectively, were 46.1(3.7) and 55.8(3.8) years. Menopausal symptoms were evaluated using the menopause rating scale under three subscales: psychological symptoms, somatovegetative symptoms, and urogenital symptoms. The QOL was evaluated using the short form 36 survey under eight domains. Further, sociodemographic status, gynaecologic factors, physical activity pattern (walking, moderate, and vigorous), body mass index, and waist to hip ratio were also evaluated. The prevalence and severity of all the menopausal symptoms were higher among postmenopausal women. In premenopausal women, the most frequently reported menopausal symptoms were mental exhaustion (49.5%), joint and muscular discomforts (48.5%), and irritability (41.3%). Physical and mental exhaustion (53%), irritability (48.2%), depressive mood (43.4%), and hot flushes (42.2%) were the most frequently reported menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women. The QOL was significantly impaired among postmenopausal women [mean (SD); 57.47(18.83)] compared to premenopausal women [mean (SD); 66.82(17.93)] (p<0.001). Psychological symptoms score and somatovegetative symptoms score were associated with the QOL of premenopausal women (adjusted R2; 0.35). Somatovegetative symptoms score, psychological symptoms score, moderate and vigorous physical activity scores, and monthly income were associated with the QOL in postmenopausal women (adjusted R2; 0.38). The current study showed that the prevalence and severity of menopausal symptoms and impaired QOL were significantly higher among postmenopausal women, compared to premenopausal women. Menopausal symptoms mostly contributed to the poorer QOL in both pre- and postmenopausal women.
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Guérin E, Goldfield G, Prud'homme D. Trajectories of mood and stress and relationships with protective factors during the transition to menopause: results using latent class growth modeling in a Canadian cohort. Arch Womens Ment Health 2017; 20:733-745. [PMID: 28707156 DOI: 10.1007/s00737-017-0755-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2017] [Accepted: 06/27/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The menopause transition is characterized by significant hormonal changes that may predispose women to psychosocial maladjustment. Prospective studies to date have focused primarily on negative mood states and show equivocal findings. The primary goal of this study was to identify patterns of change with respect to positive and negative mood states (vigor, depression, tension, and stress) over a 5-year period in a cohort of women undergoing the transition to menopause. A secondary aim was to determine whether the identified trajectories were associated with menopause status as well as baseline health-related and psychological characteristics. This longitudinal study observed 102 healthy Canadian women who were premenopausal at baseline (age 47-55 years). Analyses consisted of latent class growth modeling. Mood states were predominantly normal and stable, raising doubts regarding the notion that psychosocial distress is a common and natural occurrence during the transition to menopause. Neither time spent in perimenopause nor BMI had a significant influence on levels of mood indicators. However, higher scores on body image, self-esteem, and general health perceptions were predictive of more positive psychological outcomes over the 5-year period. Targeting improvements in self-perceptions may promote a healthier psychological adjustment during this natural transitional period in a women's lifespan.
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- Eva Guérin
- Institut du Savoir Montfort - Recherche, 202-745A Montréal Rd, Ottawa, ON, K1K 0T1, Canada
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- Healthy Active Living and Obesity (HALO) Research group, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Research Institute, 40 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L1, Canada
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- Institut du Savoir Montfort - Recherche, 202-745A Montréal Rd, Ottawa, ON, K1K 0T1, Canada. .,School of Human Kinetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, 125 University Pr, Ottawa, ON, K1N 1A2, Canada.
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Guérin E, Biagé A, Goldfield G, Prud'homme D. Physical activity and perceptions of stress during the menopause transition: A longitudinal study. J Health Psychol 2017; 24:799-811. [PMID: 28810371 DOI: 10.1177/1359105316683787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The transition to menopause is a critical period of significant biopsychosocial change. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of the transition to menopause and volume of physical activity on levels of perceived stress over five years in 102 healthy middle-aged women. Questionnaire and accelerometer data were analyzed using linear mixed models. Adjusting for age and body mass index, there were no significant effects of menopause status or time on perceived stress. Independent of menopause status, minutes per week of vigorous activity was associated with lower perceived stress in years 1 and 2 of the study.
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- Eva Guérin
- 1 Institut de Recherche de l'Hôpital Montfort, Canada
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- 1 Institut de Recherche de l'Hôpital Montfort, Canada.,2 University of Ottawa, Canada
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- 3 Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Research Institute, Canada
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- 1 Institut de Recherche de l'Hôpital Montfort, Canada.,2 University of Ottawa, Canada
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Impact of menopausal status on negative mood and depressive symptoms in a longitudinal sample spanning 20 years. Menopause 2017; 24:490-496. [DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000000805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Anti-climacterium effects of pomegranate concentrated solutions in ovariectomized ddY mice. Exp Ther Med 2017; 13:1249-1266. [PMID: 28413464 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2017.4109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2015] [Accepted: 10/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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In the present study, the complex anti-climacterium potential of standardized pomegranate concentrated solution (PCS) was investigated using bilateral ovariectomy (OVX) female ddY mice. Changes in body weight and gain during experimental periods, food consumption, serum estradiol levels, total body and abdominal fat densities, abdominal fat pads, and uterus weights were observed, along with the histopathology of abdominal fat pads and uterus for anti-obesity and estrogenic effects. In addition, liver weights, serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels, and histopathological inspections were performed to explore the hepato-protective effects. Serum total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein (LDL), high density lipoprotein, and triglyceride (TG) levels were monitored for hypolipidemic effects with total body and femur mean bone mineral density (BMD), right femur wet, dry and ash weights, strength, serum osteocalcin, bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (bALP) contents, and histological and histomorphometrical analyses for anti-osteoporosis activity. As a result of OVX, notable increases in body weight and gains, food consumption, abdominal fat mass densities, weights of abdominal fat pads deposited in the abdominal cavity, and serum AST, ALT, TC, LDL, TG, and osteocalcin levels were observed, along with decreases in the uterus, liver, and femur weights, mean total body and femur BMD, femur strength, serum bALP, and estradiol levels. In addition, marked hypertrophic alterations in adipocytes located in the deposited abdominal fat pads, liver steatosis, uterine disused atrophic changes, and decreases in bone mass and structures of the femur were also observed in OVX control mice with significant increases in bone resorption markers based on histopathological and histomorphometrical analysis. However, these estrogen-deficient climacterium symptoms were significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01) inhibited after 84 days of continuous treatment with estradiol and PCS (1, 2 and 4 ml/kg), respectively. The present results suggested that PCS was able to effectively inhibit or refine the climacterium symptoms, including obesity, hyperlipidemia, hepatic steatosis, and osteoporosis, induced by OVX in ddY mice.
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Szoeke C, Coulson M, Campbell S, Dennerstein L. Cohort profile: Women's Healthy Ageing Project (WHAP) - a longitudinal prospective study of Australian women since 1990. Womens Midlife Health 2016; 2:5. [PMID: 30766701 PMCID: PMC6300017 DOI: 10.1186/s40695-016-0018-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2016] [Accepted: 09/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Background The cohort was commenced to examine women’s health from midlife (45–55 years) before the menopausal transition and into ageing. Methods Randomised selection and assessment of 2,001 women living in the Melbourne metropolitan area was conducted by the Roy Morgan Centre in 1990/91. Of the 779 women who met the entry criteria for the longitudinal follow-up (aged 45–55 years, menstruating, having a uterus and at least one ovary and not taking hormone therapy) 438 agreed to be seen annually across the menopausal transition from 1992 to 1999. Longitudinal prospective follow-up since 2000 has continued intermittently (2002/03, 2004/05, 2012/13, 2014/15). Data collection has included fasting biomarkers in each year since 1992, clinical assessment, lifestyle and quality of life data, physical measures and validated questionnaire data. Participants have consented to data linkage and, to date, mammogram and BioGrid data have been accessed. Biobank storage including serum, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) storage and PAXgene tubes are maintained. Discussion The WHAP has contributed to over 200 published research findings, several books, and book chapters in a variety of areas, including: health and wellbeing; mental and cognitive health; bone health; lifestyle, vascular risk and prevention; women’s health and hormonal transition; and cross-cultural research. With all participants now aged over 70 years, the cohort is ideally placed to answer key questions of healthy ageing in women. With more than 25 years of longitudinal prospective follow-up this Australian dataset is unique in its duration, breadth and detail of measures including clinical review and specialized disease-specific testing and biomarkers. Ongoing follow-up into older ages for this long-running cohort will enable the association between mid to late-life factors and healthy ageing to be determined. This is particularly valuable for the examination of chronic diseases which have a 20–30 year prodrome and to provide knowledge on multiple morbidities. The dataset has a unique opportunity to improve our understanding of temporal relationships and the interactions between risk factors and comorbidities. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s40695-016-0018-y) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- 1Department of Medicine-Royal Melbourne Hospital, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3050 Australia
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- 1Department of Medicine-Royal Melbourne Hospital, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3050 Australia
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- 1Department of Medicine-Royal Melbourne Hospital, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3050 Australia
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Selection of the Optimal Herbal Compositions of Red Clover and Pomegranate According to Their Protective Effect against Climacteric Symptoms in Ovariectomized Mice. Nutrients 2016; 8:nu8080447. [PMID: 27455321 PMCID: PMC4997362 DOI: 10.3390/nu8080447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2015] [Revised: 07/19/2016] [Accepted: 07/21/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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This study aimed to ascertain the optimal range of red clover dry extracts (RC) and dried pomegranate concentrate powder (PCP) to induce anti-climacteric effects. Thus, the dose ranges showing protective effect of mixed formulae consisting of RC and PCP were examined in ovariectomized mice. At 28 days after bilateral ovariectomy (OVX), mixed herbal compositions (RC:PCP = 1:1, 1:2, 1:4, 1:8, 2:1, 4:1, and 8:1) were administered orally, at 120 mg/kg once daily for 84 days. We evaluated that RC and PCP mixture attenuate OVX-caused obesity, hyperlipidemia, hepatic steatosis, and osteoporosis. Compared to OVX-induced control mice, body weight and abdominal fat weight in OVX-induced mice were significantly decreased, concomitantly with increase of uterus weight by RC:PCP mixture. Additionally, significant increases in serum estradiol levels were observed in all RC:PCP-treated mice. RC:PCP mixture also showed protective effect against OVX-induced hyperlipidemia, hepatic steatosis. Total body and femur mean bone mineral density (BMD), osteocalcin, bALP contents were effectively increased by RC:PCP mixture. Taken together, RC:PCP mixture (2:1, 1:1, and 4:1) has remarkable protective effects against the changes induced by OVX. In particular, RC:PCP mixture (2:1) shows the strongest effect and may be considered as a potential protective agent against climacteric symptoms.
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Kaczmarek M. On the doorstep to senility: physical changes, health status and well-being in midlife. ANTHROPOLOGICAL REVIEW 2015. [DOI: 10.1515/anre-2015-0017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The movement of the baby boomers into the middle ages made the 45–65 age cohort the largest and the fastest growing segment of population in the first decade of the 21st century. This demographic expansion will have multiple consequences for ageing society. This paper aimed to provide an overview on biology of midlife transition. Physical characteristics, midlife-specific morbidity and mortality were described with focus to sexual dimorphism in physique and gender gap in mortality and morbidity. These characteristics made midlife a separate and unique stage of life. In-depth knowledge of this life stage may be useful in identifying and solving problems of ageing individuals and population.
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Tiefer L, Laan E, Basson R. Missed Opportunities in the Patient-Focused Drug Development Public Meeting and Scientific Workshop on Female Sexual Dysfunction Held at the FDA, October 2014. JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH 2015; 52:601-603. [PMID: 26010838 DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2014.1003362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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There were numerous missed opportunities at the October 2014 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) meeting on female sexual dysfunction (FSD). They included opportunities to hear from a diverse range of patients and to engage in evidence-based discussions of unmet medical needs, diagnostic instruments, trial end points, and inclusion criteria for clinical trials. Contributions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) nomenclature, based on extensive research, were dismissed in favor of language favoring a seemingly clear but scientifically unsupportable distinction between women's sexual desire and arousal. Numerous participants, including patients recruited by their physicians, acknowledged travel expenses paid for by interested pharmaceutical companies. Conflicts of interest were manifold. The meeting did not advance the FDA's understanding of women's sexual distress and represents a setback for our field.
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Brown L, Bryant C, Judd FK. Positive well-being during the menopausal transition: a systematic review. Climacteric 2015; 18:456-69. [DOI: 10.3109/13697137.2014.989827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Basson R, Bronner G. Management and rehabilitation of neurologic patients with sexual dysfunction. HANDBOOK OF CLINICAL NEUROLOGY 2015; 130:415-34. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-444-63247-0.00024-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Concurrent Use in Taiwan of Chinese Herbal Medicine Therapies among Hormone Users Aged 55 Years to 79 Years and Its Association with Breast Cancer Risk: A Population-Based Study. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2014; 2014:683570. [PMID: 24987432 PMCID: PMC4058844 DOI: 10.1155/2014/683570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2014] [Revised: 04/22/2014] [Accepted: 05/10/2014] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Background. The purpose of the present study was to analyze the concurrent use of Chinese herbal products (CHPs) among women aged 55 to 79 years who had also been prescribed hormonal therapies (HT) and its association with breast cancer risk. Methods. The use, frequency of service, and CHP prescribed among 17,583 HT users were evaluated from a random sample of 1 million beneficiaries from the National Health Insurance Research Database. A logistic regression method was used to identify the factors that were associated with the coprescription of a CHP and HT. Cox proportional hazards regressions were performed to calculate the hazard ratios (HRs) of breast cancer between the TCM nonusers and women who had undergone coadministration of HT and a CHP or CHPs. Results. More than one out of every five study subjects used a CHP concurrently with HT (CHTCHP patients). Shu-Jing-Huo-Xie-Tang was the most commonly used CHP coadministered with HT. In comparison to HT-alone users, the HRs for invasive breast cancer among CHTCHP patients were not significantly increased either in E-alone group or in mixed regimen group. Conclusions. The coadministration of hormone regimen and CHPs did not increase the risk of breast cancer.
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Impact of brisk walking on perceived health evaluated by a novel short questionnaire in sedentary and moderately obese postmenopausal women. Menopause 2014; 20:804-12. [PMID: 23884053 DOI: 10.1097/gme.0b013e31827deebb] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The first objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of brisk walking on moderately obese (body mass index, 29-35 kg/m) postmenopausal women's perceived health, assessed through a novel short perceived health questionnaire (SPHQ), and to verify whether improvements in six items examined were related to cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and/or fat mass changes (study 1). The second objective of this study was to test the SPHQ against validated generic instruments (study 2). METHODS From the 270 women included in study 1, 181 participants were subjected to three 45-minute walking sessions per week at 60% of their heart rate reserve, whereas 58 women remained inactive for 4 months. Perceived health assessed through the SPHQ, body composition, and CRF were determined before and after the 4-month study period. Another sample of 20 women was selected to validate the SPHQ (study 2). RESULTS Despite a lack of between-group differences in the amelioration of four perceived health items, ideal weight and stress level were improved in women subjected to our walking program exclusively (P < 0.0001). Improved perceived healthy balanced diet was positively correlated to fat mass reduction in the walking group (r = 0.15; P < 0.05) only (study 1). The SPHQ shows good reproducibility for five of six items (intraclass correlation coefficients ranging from 0.77 to 0.89; P < 0.0001), and three of them were validated against generic tools (0.45 < r < 0.54; P < 0.05; study 2). CONCLUSIONS Additional studies are needed to more accurately determine the relationships between changes in perceived health and changes in body fatness and/or CRF after endurance training and to continue the validation of the SPHQ.
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Berlezi EM, Balzan A, Cadore BF, Pillatt AP, Winkelmann ER. Histórico de transtornos disfóricos no período reprodutivo e a associação com sintomas sugestivos de depressão na pós-menopausa. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE GERIATRIA E GERONTOLOGIA 2013. [DOI: 10.1590/s1809-98232013000200007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Este estudo buscou verificar se existe associação entre o histórico de transtornos disfóricos no período reprodutivo e a presença de sintomas sugestivos de depressão na pós-menopausa. Trata-se de uma pesquisa do tipo transversal analítica. A população foram mulheres pós-menopausa, com idade entre 50 e 65 anos, com no mínimo 12 meses de amenorreia, residentes em um município do interior do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Atenderam aos critérios do estudo 112 mulheres. Os dados foram obtidos por meio de entrevista estruturada contendo informações sociodemográficas, anamnese para identificação da presença de transtornos disfóricos, sintomas relacionados a menopausa, tratamento de reposição hormonal e aplicada a escala de depressão de Hamilton para avaliar a presença de sintomas sugestivos de depressão. Os transtornos disfóricos mais relatados pelas mulheres foram o cansaço, as dores articulares ou musculares, cefaleia, nervosismo e irritabilidade. A maioria apresentava algum grau de sintoma depressivo e verificou-se associação entre esses sintomas e a presença de transtornos disfóricos. Embora não se tenha observado relação entre terapia de reposição hormonal e sintomas depressivos, expressivo número de mulheres apresentou este sintoma com o uso ou não de terapia de reposição hormonal. O estudo mostrou associação de transtornos disfóricos pré-menstruais e sintomas sugestivos de depressão em mulheres pós-menopausa.
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- Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil
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Colli MC, Bracht A, Soares AA, de Oliveira AL, Bôer CG, de Souza CGM, Peralta RM. Evaluation of the Efficacy of Flaxseed Meal and Flaxseed Extract in Reducing Menopausal Symptoms. J Med Food 2012; 15:840-5. [DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2011.0228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Department of Biochemistry, State University of Maringá, Maringá, Paraná, Brazil
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Wu HC, Lai JN, Hwang JS. Quality of life and sleep quality amongst climacteric women seeking medical advice in Northern Taiwan. Sleep Med 2012; 13:906-12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2012.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2011] [Revised: 03/08/2012] [Accepted: 04/04/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Bonganha V, Modeneze DM, Madruga VA, Vilarta R. Effects of resistance training (RT) on body composition, muscle strength and quality of life (QoL) in postmenopausal life. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2012; 54:361-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2010] [Revised: 04/02/2011] [Accepted: 04/03/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Judd FK, Hickey M, Bryant C. Depression and midlife: are we overpathologising the menopause? J Affect Disord 2012; 136:199-211. [PMID: 21269707 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2010.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2010] [Revised: 12/08/2010] [Accepted: 12/09/2010] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Cross sectional and longitudinal studies have suggested that the menopausal transition is a period of vulnerability for the development of depressive symptoms in women. It has been proposed that depression at the time of transition to menopause is part of a distinct diagnostic group of 'reproductive-related depressive disorders'. Furthermore it is proposed that these disorders are so prevalent that that middle aged women should be routinely screened to improve detection. The aims of this paper were to explore key studies undertaken over the past three decades to examine what evidence exists to support the proposals that depression in midlife women occurs as a biological response to hormonal change and that it is so common that all middle aged women should be routinely screened for depression. METHOD A systematic search was carried out of electronic databases for original research using population-based studies examining the relationship between menopause and depression. RESULTS Longitudinal change in menopausal status over time is associated with an increased risk of elevated depressive symptoms, independent of relevant demographic, psychosocial, behavioural and health factors. However, depressive symptoms have non-specific diagnostic significance, and even when severe do not always reflect a depressive syndrome. There is no clear evidence that depressive disorders occur more commonly in association with the menopause. Rather, it appears that the true rate of disorder is similar to that at other times in a woman's reproductive life. CONCLUSIONS The studies identified here do not provide evidence for the delineation of depression at the menopausal transition as part of a distinctive diagnostic group of 'reproductive-related depressive disorders' which occur as a biological response to hormonal change. The most plausible explanation is a bio-psycho-socio-cultural model of the processes which might lead to a depressive disorder in midlife. Although depressive symptoms are common at this time, data do not support the call for screening of all women for depression at the time of the MT. Rather, given the frequency of depression in the general population, clinicians should be alert to the possibility of depression in every clinical encounter.
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne and Centre for Women's Mental Health, Royal Women's hospital, Parkville, Vic, 3052, Australia.
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Da Costa Louzada ML, Chagas Durgante P, De Marchi RJ, Neves Hugo F, Balbinot Hilgert J, Pereira Padilha DM, Terezinha Antunes M. Healthy eating index in southern Brazilian older adults and its association with socioeconomic, behavioral and health characteristics. J Nutr Health Aging 2012; 16:3-7. [PMID: 22237994 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-011-0082-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to assess factors associated with the diet quality of brazilian older adults. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING City of Carlos Barbosa, Brazil. PARTICIPANTS 228 participants aged 60 and older. MEASUREMENTS A questionnaire with questions on socioeconomic and behavioral variables and health characteristics was used. The body mass index was calculated and the waist circumference was measured to provide information in respect to abdominal fat accumulation. Dietary data were collected via 24-hour recall and the diet quality was assessed using the Healthy Eating Index, an instrument that attributes scores to the diet according to the adequacy of intake of the main food and nutrient groups. Participants were divided into three categories, according to the Healthy Eating Index scores: under 51--poor diet; between 51 and 80--diet that needs improvement; over 80--good diet. The evaluation employed the analysis of variance, t test and non-conditional logistic regression to assess the association between the Healthy Eating Index and the other variables. RESULTS Most participants (80.9%) presented diet that needs improvement and the marital status showed an independent association with the Healthy Eating Index--married individuals showed higher odds of presenting good diet. CONCLUSION The results of this study suggest that, in general, the diet quality of this group needs improvement and that the marital status is a factor that can be considered for the development of activities to promote health and healthy food intake habits.
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- Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre, Rua Sarmento Leite 245, 90050170, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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Gjelsvik B, Rosvold EO, Straand J, Dalen I, Hunskaar S. Symptom prevalence during menopause and factors associated with symptoms and menopausal age. Results from the Norwegian Hordaland Women's Cohort study. Maturitas 2011; 70:383-90. [DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2011.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2011] [Revised: 09/26/2011] [Accepted: 09/27/2011] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Anderson D, Melby MK, Sievert LL, Obermeyer CM. Methods used in cross-cultural comparisons of psychological symptoms and their determinants. Maturitas 2011; 70:120-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2011.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2011] [Revised: 07/15/2011] [Accepted: 07/15/2011] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Guimarães ACDA, Baptista F. Atividade física habitual e qualidade de vida de mulheres na meia-idade. REV BRAS MED ESPORTE 2011. [DOI: 10.1590/s1517-86922011000500002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJETIVO: Analisar a relação entre a atividade física habitual (AF) e a qualidade de vida (QV) de mulheres na meia-idade. MÉTODOS: Participaram do estudo 1.011 mulheres dos 45 aos 59 anos de idade, das quais 370 eram perimenopausadas e 641 pós-menopausadas, com índice de massa corporal (IMC) de 25 ± 4kg/m² e escolaridade entre um e 13 anos. A QV foi avaliada pelo WHOQOL-bref da WHO e a AF através do International Physical Activity Questionnaire. RESULTADOS: Após a divisão da amostra em três grupos, de acordo com a prática de AF total (A: < 30 min/dia; B: 30-60 min/dia; C: > 60 min/dia), a análise da variância ajustada para o IMC e menopausa (peri vs. pós), mostrou diferenças de QV entre os grupos A e B e o grupo C no domínio físico, e entre o grupo A e os grupos B e C nos domínios psicológico, social e ambiental (p ≤ 0,001). CONCLUSÃO: A prática de 30 min/dia de AF de intensidade pelo menos moderada parece estar associada a efeitos mais favoráveis aos níveis psicológico, social e ambiental, mas parecem ser necessários pelo menos 60 min/dia para influenciar o domínio físico. Estas associações podem, no entanto, refletir o impacto da QV na quantidade total de AF. Assim, a prática de 30 min/dia pode ser mais condicionada pelos domínios psicológico, social e ambiental, enquanto os 60 min/dia pelo domínio físico.
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Steyn C, Howcroft J, Fouché J. The Psychofortology of Female Psychiatric Out-Patients: Living with Mood and Anxiety Disorders. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY 2011. [DOI: 10.1177/008124631104100304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Depression and anxiety are estimated to be two of the most important causes of disease burden in the world, and they appear to be more prevalent among women than men. The present study aimed to explore and describe the psychofortology of female psychiatric out-patients living with mood and anxiety disorders. An exploratory descriptive research design was used and the participants were selected by means of non-probability purposive sampling. The sample consisted of 60 female psychiatric out-patients who were selected from the Nelson Mandela Metropole in the Eastern Cape. The selection was based on predetermined inclusion criteria. Data were gathered through the administration of a biographical questionnaire, Hammer and Mailing's Coping-Resources Inventory, Antonovsky's Sense-of-Coherence Scale, Diener, Emmons, Larson and Griffin's Satisfaction-with-Life Scale, and Kamman and Flett's Affectometer-2. These data were then analysed according to the aims of the study by the use of descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and multivariate data analysis. The results of the study indicated that the female psychiatric out-patients with mood and anxiety disorders generally experienced lower levels of coping and subjective wellbeing when compared with normative data. The results also identified three clusters, which revealed that the psychiatric out-patients with mood disorders — although they experienced low levels of coping and subjective wellbeing — obtained higher scores than the patients with anxiety disorders. The findings of the research also address the management and care of female psychiatric out-patients living with mood and anxiety disorders.
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- C. Steyn
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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- Department of Psychology, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
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- Department of Psychology, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein
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Hess R, Thurston RC, Hays RD, Chang CCH, Dillon SN, Ness RB, Bryce CL, Kapoor WN, Matthews KA. The impact of menopause on health-related quality of life: results from the STRIDE longitudinal study. Qual Life Res 2011; 21:535-44. [PMID: 21755412 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-011-9959-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/20/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE We examine the impact of menopausal status, beyond menopausal symptoms, on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). METHODS Seven hundred thirty-two women aged 40-65, regardless of health condition or menopausal status, were enrolled from single general internal medicine practice. Women completed annual questionnaires including HRQoL, and menopausal status and symptoms. RESULTS The physical health composite of the RAND-36 is lower in late peri (45.6, P < .05), early post (45.4, P < .05), and late postmenopausal women (44.6, P < .01), and those who report a hysterectomy (44.2, P < .01) compared to premenopausal women (47.1), with effect sizes of Cohen's d = .12-.23. The mental health composite of the RAND-36 is lower in late peri (44.7, P < .01), early post (44.9, P < .01), and late postmenopausal women (45.0, P < .05) and those who report a hysterectomy (44.2, P < .01) compared to premenopausal women (46.8), with effect sizes of Cohen's d = .15-.20. Findings are comparable adjusted for menopausal symptom frequency and bother. CONCLUSIONS Over a 5-year follow-up period, we found a negative impact of menopause on some domains of HRQoL, regardless of menopausal symptoms. Clinicians should be aware of this relationship and work to improve HRQoL, rather than expect it to improve spontaneously when menopausal symptoms resolve.
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- Rachel Hess
- Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 230 McKee Place, Suite 600, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
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Tairova OS, De Lorenzi DRS. Influência do exercício físico na qualidade de vida de mulheres na pós-menopausa: um estudo caso-controle. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE GERIATRIA E GERONTOLOGIA 2011. [DOI: 10.1590/s1809-98232011000100014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJETIVO: Avaliar a influência de atividade física na qualidade de vida e sintomas referidos por um grupo de mulheres pós-menopáusicas. METODOLOGIA: estudo caso-controle envolvendo de 197 mulheres na pós- menopausa com idade entre 50-65 anos: 132 sedentárias e 65 praticantes de exercícios físicos aeróbicos de intensidade leve a moderada. A qualidade de vida e a sintomatologia climatérica foram avaliadas pela Menopause Rating Scale (MRS). Na análise estatística, procedeu-se à análise multivariada por regressão linear múltipla. RESULTADOS: O grupo fisicamente apresentou índices de qualidade de vida significativamente melhores em todos os domínios do instrumento MRS: sintomas sômato-vegetativos (p<0,01), sintomas psicológicos (p<0,01) e geniturinários e sexuais (p<0,01); 63,6% do grupo sedentário e 33,4% do fisicamente ativo referiram sintomas de intensidade moderada a severa. A capacidade cardiorrespiratória se mostrou também significativamente maior entre as mulheres fisicamente ativas (26,5±7,0 ml/Kg/min and 20,2±7,8 ml/kg/min, respectivamente). Através da análise multivariada, mostraram-se fatores preditores da qualidade de vida no presente estudo, a confirmação de atividade física regular (p<0,01) e a renda familiar per capita (p<0,01), de modo que as mulheres fisicamente ativas ou com melhor renda tenderam a referir menor sintomatologia climatérica e melhor qualidade de vida. CONCLUSÕES: No presente estudo, a atividade física regular de intensidade leve a moderada e a renda familiar per capita influenciaram positivamente a qualidade de vida e a intensidade da sintomatologia climatérica.
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Chasens ER, Twerski SR, Yang K, Umlauf MG. Sleepiness and health in midlife women: results of the National Sleep Foundation's 2007 Sleep in America poll. Behav Sleep Med 2010; 8:157-71. [PMID: 20582759 DOI: 10.1080/15402002.2010.487462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The 2007 Sleep in America poll, a random-sample telephone survey, provided data for this study of sleep in community-dwelling women aged 40 to 60 years. The majority of the respondents were post- or perimenopausal, overweight, married or living with someone, and reported good health. A subsample (20%) reported sleepiness that consistently interfered with daily life; the sleepy subsample reported more symptoms of insomnia, restless legs syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, depression and anxiety, as well as more problems with health-promoting behaviors, drowsy driving, job performance, household duties, and personal relationships. Hierarchical regression showed that sleepiness along with depressive symptoms, medical comorbidities, obesity, and lower education were associated with poor self-rated health, whereas menopause status (pre-, peri- or post-) was not. These results suggest that sleep disruptions and daytime sleepiness negatively affect the daily life of midlife women.
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- Eileen R Chasens
- School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, 3500 Victoria Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA.
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Lorenzi DRSD, Catan LB, Cusin T, Felini R, Bassani F, Arpini AC. Caracterização da qualidade de vida segundo o estado menopausal entre mulheres da Região Sul do Brasil. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE SAÚDE MATERNO INFANTIL 2009. [DOI: 10.1590/s1519-38292009000400011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJETIVOS: caracterizar a qualidade de vida de mulheres climatéricas residentes na Região Sul segundo o estado menopausal delas. MÉTODOS: foram entrevistadas 236 mulheres com idades entre 40 e 65 anos, durante feira de saúde realizada em cidade do Sul do Brasil, em março de 2005. Na avaliação da qualidade de vida, utilizou-se a versão brasileira do instrumento Menopause Rating Scale. RESULTADOS: das entrevistadas, 133 eram pré-menopáusicas e 103 pós-menopáusicas. As primeiras referiram sintomas climatéricos moderados e severos em 37,6% e 24,0%, respectivamente, enquanto as mulheres pós-menopáusicas, relataram sintomas moderados e severos em 36,9% e 39,4% dos casos, respectivamente. Os escores globais de qualidade de vida não mostraram diferenças entre os grupos estudados (p=0,12), ainda que o grupo pré-menopáusico tenha referido mais sintomas psicológicos (p=0,05) e o pós-menopáusico mais sintomas somato-vegetativos (p<0,01) e urogenitais (p=0,01). CONCLUSÕES: a qualidade de vida não foi influenciada pelo estado menopausal neste estudo. A maior severidade dos sintomas somato-vegetativos no grupo pós-menopáusico provavelmente se deva ao maior hipoestrogenismo nessa fase, favorecendo sintomas vasomotores e atrofia urogenital. A maior severidade dos sintomas psicológicos entre as mulheres pré-menopáusicas pode estar relacionada à maior preocupação acerca da menopausa e suas implicações para saúde.
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Lai JN, Chen HJ, Chen CM, Chen PC, Wang JD. Quality of life and climacteric complaints amongst women seeking medical advice in Taiwan: assessment using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. Climacteric 2009; 9:119-28. [PMID: 16698658 DOI: 10.1080/13697130600635292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the impact of the climacteric transition on health-related quality of life amongst women, between the ages of 45 and 55 years, seeking medical advice in Taiwan. METHOD A total of 203 women seeking medical advice (SMA) were drawn from a special integrated clinic, with a further 349 healthy referents of the same age, range and gender, with no history of hormone replacement therapy and living in the same municipality, also being recruited from a national health survey sample for comparison. Each one was asked to fill out the brief questionnaire of the Taiwan version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF), assessing quality of life on 26 items in four domains (physical, psychological, social and environmental). SMA subjects were also questioned about the 21 most frequent symptoms. Multiple regression analyses were conducted to control variables such as age, marital status, religion and educational attainment. RESULTS The mean scores for the physical, psychological and social domains were significantly lower than those of the healthy referents, as was the overall quality of life for SMA women. Although usual vasomotor symptoms did not significantly predict quality of life in the SMA subjects, after controlling for demographic factors, insomnia and emotional disturbance were found to be major determinants of the scores in the different domains. CONCLUSION Insomnia and emotional disturbance should be taken into consideration in the management of climacteric women seeking medical advice.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Municipal Yang Ming Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Alati R, Dunn N, Purdie DM, Roche AM, Dennerstein L, Darlington SJ, Guthrie JR, Green AC. Moderate alcohol consumption contributes to women's well-being through the menopausal transition. Climacteric 2009; 10:491-9. [DOI: 10.1080/13697130701739118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Vesco KK, Haney EM, Humphrey L, Fu R, Nelson HD. Influence of menopause on mood: a systematic review of cohort studies. Climacteric 2009; 10:448-65. [DOI: 10.1080/13697130701611267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Lorenzi DRSD, Catan LB, Moreira K, Ártico GR. Assistência à mulher climatérica: novos paradigmas. Rev Bras Enferm 2009; 62:287-93. [DOI: 10.1590/s0034-71672009000200019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2008] [Accepted: 02/03/2009] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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O envelhecimento populacional é uma realidade demográfica brasileira. Como conseqüência, espera-se, nos próximos anos, um aumento progressivo na procura dos serviços de saúde por mulheres com queixas relacionadas ao climatério. Paralelamente, a assistência ao climatério tem passado por uma modificação de paradigmas, impondo aos profissionais de saúde uma mudança de atitude. Reconhece-se que o climatério é influenciado tanto por fatores biológicos, como por fatores psicossociais e culturais, cujo conhecimento é fundamental para uma assistência mais qualificada e humanizada. Este artigo propõe refletir sobre as mudanças de paradigmas na assistência ao climatério, destacando a multidisciplinaridade e interdisciplinaridade, no sentido acolher melhor essa parcela da população e proporcionar-lhe um cuidado integral e individualizado, aproximando o saber da sensibilidade, voltado a uma melhor qualidade vida.
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Throughout most of their lives, women are at a greater risk of becoming depressed than men. Some evidence suggests that this heightened risk is associated with increased sensitivity to the hormonal changes that occur across the female reproductive lifecycle. For some women, the peri-menopause and early post-menopausal years may constitute a "window of vulnerability" during which challenging physical and emotional discomforts could result in significant impairment in functioning and poorer quality of life. A number of biological and environmental factors are independent predictors for depression in this population, including the presence of hot flashes, sleep disturbance, history of severe premenstrual syndrome or postpartum blues, ethnicity, history of stressful live events, past history of depression, body mass index and socioeconomic status. This paper explores the current knowledge on the complex associations between mood changes and aging in women. More specifically, the biological aspects of reproductive aging and their impact on mood, psychosocial factors, lifestyle, and overall health are reviewed. In addition, evidence-based hormonal and non-hormonal therapies for the management of depression and other complaints in midlife women are discussed. Ultimately, this article should help clinicians and health professionals to address a challenging clinical scenario: a preventive and effective strategy for the management of depression in the context of the menopausal transition and beyond.
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- LORRAINE DENNERSTEIN
- Office for Gender and Health, Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3050, Australia
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- Women's Health Concerns Clinic, McMaster University, 301 James Street South, FB 638, Hamilton, Ontario L8P 3B6, Canada
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Stubbs ML, Cohen SM, Carr F. Menopausal Women's Perceived Causes of Hot Flash. Health Care Women Int 2008; 29:755-65. [DOI: 10.1080/07399330802179205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Well-Being During the Menopausal Transition and Early Postmenopause. Womens Health Issues 2008; 18:310-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.whi.2008.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2007] [Revised: 03/06/2008] [Accepted: 03/06/2008] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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