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Villadsen AB, Holm-Jacobsen JN, Prabhala BK, Bundgaard-Nielsen C, Huntjens P, Kornum JB, Glavind K, Leutscher PDC, Christensen LP, Jeppesen PB, Sørensen S, Arenholt LTS. Use of Fermented Red Clover Isoflavones in the Treatment of Overactive Bladder in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Nutrients 2023; 15:4165. [PMID: 37836449 PMCID: PMC10574253 DOI: 10.3390/nu15194165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Postmenopausal women are at risk of developing an overactive bladder (OAB). Conventional vaginal estrogen has shown promise for symptom relief. Isoflavones have proven effective as an alternative to estrogen treatment against menopause-related symptoms. However, its effect on OAB symptoms has not been studied. This study investigates if fermented red clover isoflavones reduce OAB symptoms in postmenopausal women. In this randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial, women were administered red clover extract (RCE) or a placebo twice daily for three months. Women filled out the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Overactive Bladder (ICIQ-OAB) and Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI-SF), together with a fluid intake and voiding diary. A total of 33 women (16 in the RCE group and 17 in the placebo group) were included in the analysis. Baseline demographics and OAB characteristics were comparable across groups. Intake of RCE did not lead to significant relief in most urinary bladder symptom measures, although a significant reduction in the bother of urinary urgency (p = 0.033) and a tendency towards a decreased ICIQ-OAB score were observed (p = 0.056). In contrast, the placebo exhibited a significant decrease in the ICIQ-OAB score (p = 0.021) and in some diary outcomes. We found that an intake of isoflavones did not relieve OAB symptoms in postmenopausal women.
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- Annemarie B. Villadsen
- Centre for Clinical Research, North Denmark Regional Hospital, 9800 Hjoerring, Denmark; (A.B.V.); (J.N.H.-J.); (C.B.-N.); (P.H.); (P.D.C.L.); (S.S.)
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, 9000 Aalborg, Denmark
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- Centre for Clinical Research, North Denmark Regional Hospital, 9800 Hjoerring, Denmark; (A.B.V.); (J.N.H.-J.); (C.B.-N.); (P.H.); (P.D.C.L.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Southern Denmark, 5230 Odense M, Denmark; (B.K.P.); (L.P.C.)
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- Centre for Clinical Research, North Denmark Regional Hospital, 9800 Hjoerring, Denmark; (A.B.V.); (J.N.H.-J.); (C.B.-N.); (P.H.); (P.D.C.L.); (S.S.)
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, 9000 Aalborg, Denmark
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- Centre for Clinical Research, North Denmark Regional Hospital, 9800 Hjoerring, Denmark; (A.B.V.); (J.N.H.-J.); (C.B.-N.); (P.H.); (P.D.C.L.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Aalborg University, 9000 Aalborg, Denmark;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aalborg University Hospital, 9000 Aalborg, Denmark;
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- Centre for Clinical Research, North Denmark Regional Hospital, 9800 Hjoerring, Denmark; (A.B.V.); (J.N.H.-J.); (C.B.-N.); (P.H.); (P.D.C.L.); (S.S.)
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, 9000 Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Southern Denmark, 5230 Odense M, Denmark; (B.K.P.); (L.P.C.)
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus University Hospital, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark;
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- Centre for Clinical Research, North Denmark Regional Hospital, 9800 Hjoerring, Denmark; (A.B.V.); (J.N.H.-J.); (C.B.-N.); (P.H.); (P.D.C.L.); (S.S.)
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, 9000 Aalborg, Denmark
- Steno Diabetes Center North Denmark, 9000 Aalborg, Denmark
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- Centre for Clinical Research, North Denmark Regional Hospital, 9800 Hjoerring, Denmark; (A.B.V.); (J.N.H.-J.); (C.B.-N.); (P.H.); (P.D.C.L.); (S.S.)
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, 9000 Aalborg, Denmark
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, North Denmark Regional Hospital, 9800 Hjoerring, Denmark
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Yelland S, Steenson S, Creedon A, Stanner S. The role of diet in managing menopausal symptoms: A narrative review. NUTR BULL 2023; 48:43-65. [PMID: 36792552 DOI: 10.1111/nbu.12607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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Menopause is a natural stage that occurs when women stop menstruating, during which many women experience physical and psychological symptoms that can affect their quality of life and ability to work. Dietary modifications and food supplements may be explored by some women as alternatives to hormone replacement therapy, although existing reviews and expert position statements have given this limited consideration. This narrative review summarises the current evidence for dietary patterns, and botanical and food supplements, in the management of common menopausal symptoms, including vasomotor symptoms (VMS; hot flushes; night sweats), changes in bodyweight and composition, psychological symptoms (depression; anxiety; cognitive changes), sleep disturbances, joint pain, skin changes and urogenital symptoms. Soy isoflavones may reduce the frequency and/or severity of VMS, although results are inconsistent, and it is unclear whether dietary and supplemental sources have comparable effects. Adopting a healthier dietary pattern may support a healthy bodyweight and benefit VMS. However, evidence suggesting dietary patterns may benefit depression, anxiety, and cognition remains largely observational. While some botanicals, such as black cohosh and St John's Wort, have been reported in some studies to alleviate symptoms (such as VMS and depression), these are not currently recommended due to uncertainty about the appropriate dose and preparation, and potential safety concerns. Evidence for other symptoms is currently too limited to draw conclusions. While further trials at different menopausal stages are needed, adopting a healthier dietary pattern in accordance with dietary guidelines is likely to help support women's health before, during and after the menopausal transition.
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Qiang Y, Bai L, Tian S, Ma Y, Xu P, Cheng M, Wu Y, Li X, Xue M, Zhou X. Daidzein is the in vivo active compound of Puerariae Lobatae Radix water extract for muscarinic receptor-3 inhibition against overactive bladder. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:924251. [PMID: 36267287 PMCID: PMC9576955 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.924251] [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: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: In the previous study, Puerariae Lobatae Radix (named Gegen in Chinese) water extract attenuated M3 receptor agonist carbachol-induced detrusor contraction after 3-week oral administration in a hypertension-associated OAB (overactive bladder) model. This research aimed to investigate the active ingredients from Gegen water extract against OAB. Methods: Bioassay-guided fractionation was performed by using preparative HPLC for fast isolation of fractions followed by screening their ex vivo activity through carbachol-induced bladder strip contraction assay. Chemicals in each active fraction were analyzed by HPLC-UV. Urine metabolites were quantified by LC-MS/MS after sub-acute administration. Thermal shift assay with the recombinant human M3 receptor protein was performed, and molecular docking analysis was used for molecular modelling of M3 receptor inhibition. Results: Bioassay-guided fractionation results for isolating M3 receptor inhibitors indicated that four compounds were identified as active ingredients of Gegen water extract, and their inhibition potency on carbachol-induced detrusor contraction was ranked in descending order according to their inhibition concentrations as follows: genistein > daidzein > biochanin A >> puerarin. Daidzein in urine reached an ex vivo effective concentration to inhibit detrusor contraction, but others did not. Daidzein concentration-dependently increased the melt temperature (Tm) of recombinant human M3 receptor protein with a positive binding (ΔTm = 2.12 °C at 100 μg/ml). Molecular docking analysis showed that daidzein can potently bind to the ligand binding pocket of the M3 receptor via hydrogen bonding. Conclusion: Puerarin and its derivatives were pro-drugs, and daidzein was their in vivo active form via M3 receptor inhibition for treating OAB.
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- Yining Qiang
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Engineering Research Center for Nerve System Drugs, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Engineering Research Center for Nerve System Drugs, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Engineering Research Center for Nerve System Drugs, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Engineering Research Center for Nerve System Drugs, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Xuelin Zhou, ,
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Khapre S, Deshmukh U, Jain S. The Impact of Soy Isoflavone Supplementation on the Menopausal Symptoms in Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women. J Midlife Health 2022; 13:175-184. [PMID: 36276627 PMCID: PMC9583364 DOI: 10.4103/jmh.jmh_190_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Introduction Approximately one-third of a woman's life is spent in the menopausal phase. The unpleasant menopausal symptoms are unacceptable as a part of routine life. Indications of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) are for alleviation of vasomotor symptoms, prevention of osteoporosis, and genitourinary symptoms associated with menopause. MHT is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, cerebrovascular accidents, and coronary heart disease. Soy isoflavones have been extensively used as an alternative treatment in patients who cannot take MHT. The evidence of the efficacy of isoflavones in the literature is equivocal. Aim The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of soy isoflavone supplementation on menopausal symptoms in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women and to evaluate the effect on blood pressure (BP) and body mass index (BMI). Materials and Methods A questionnaire-based prospective observational study was undertaken involving 39 perimenopausal and 61 postmenopausal women, who were prescribed 40 mg soy isoflavone supplements twice daily for 12 weeks. Menopause Rating Scale questionnaire was given to the patients before starting soy isoflavone therapy and at the end of the treatment; BP and BMI were also noted. Results The total score of both the groups was comparable at baseline. Among perimenopausal and postmenopausal women, the highest score was noted in symptoms of somatic domain. At the completion of our study, the total scores improved significantly by 38.6% and 33.3% in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women, respectively. The greatest improvement was seen in somatic subscale (42.5%) and psychological subscale (42.5%) and the least in urogenital subscale (16.1%) for perimenopausal women. For postmenopausal women, the greatest improvement was seen in psychological subscale (40.0%) and the least in urogenital subscale (14.2%). Conclusion Soy isoflavone supplementation is beneficial in both perimenopausal and postmenopausal women, more so in perimenopausal women. There is no beneficial effect of soy isoflavone supplementation on lowering systolic BP and BMI.
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- Shrutika Khapre
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Lata Mangeshkar Hospital and Research Centre, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Dr. Deshmukh Shree Clinic Nursing Home, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India,Address for correspondence: Dr. Ujjwala Deshmukh, 16, Dindayal Nagar, Friends Layout 2, Swavalambi Nagar Square, Nagpur - 440 022, Maharashtra, India. E-mail:
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Lata Mangeshkar Hospital and Research Centre, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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Rizzolo-Brime L, Caro-Garcia EM, Alegre-Miranda CA, Felez-Nobrega M, Zamora-Ros R. Lignan exposure: a worldwide perspective. Eur J Nutr 2021; 61:1143-1165. [PMID: 34799775 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-021-02736-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Dietary lignans are phytoestrogens that are mostly found in plant-based foods, especially whole grains, seeds, nuts, legumes and vegetables. An accurate assessment of lignan exposure is crucial to evaluate their potential health benefits and to establish future recommendations and dietary guidelines. This narrative review aimed to (i) summarize the pros and the cons of the current main assessment methods for lignan exposure─i.e., dietary questionnaires, food composition tables and biomarkers, (ii) describe the individual lignans more consumed from a worldwide perspective, as well as their main food sources, (iii) determine the lignans concentrations in both urine and blood, and explore their heterogeneity among countries, and finally (iv) discuss the main determinants of lignan exposure.
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- Lucia Rizzolo-Brime
- Unit of Nutrition and Cancer, Cancer Epidemiology Research Program, Catalan Institute of Oncology, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), Av Gran Via 199-203, 08908, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unit of Nutrition and Cancer, Cancer Epidemiology Research Program, Catalan Institute of Oncology, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), Av Gran Via 199-203, 08908, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unit of Nutrition and Cancer, Cancer Epidemiology Research Program, Catalan Institute of Oncology, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), Av Gran Via 199-203, 08908, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unit of Nutrition and Cancer, Cancer Epidemiology Research Program, Catalan Institute of Oncology, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), Av Gran Via 199-203, 08908, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.
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Chen LR, Chen KH. Utilization of Isoflavones in Soybeans for Women with Menopausal Syndrome: An Overview. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:3212. [PMID: 33809928 PMCID: PMC8004126 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22063212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Based on their nutrient composition, soybeans and related foods have been considered to be nutritious and healthy for humans. Particularly, the biological activity and subsequent benefits of soy products may be associated with the presence of isoflavone in soybeans. As an alternative treatment for menopause-related symptoms, isoflavone has gained much popularity for postmenopausal women who have concerns related to undergoing hormone replacement therapy. However, current research has still not reached a consensus on the effects of isoflavone on humans. This overview is a summary of the current literature about the processing of soybeans and isoflavone types (daidzein, genistein, and S-equol) and supplements and their extraction and analysis as well as information about the utilization of isoflavones in soybeans. The processes of preparation (cleaning, drying, crushing and dehulling) and extraction of soybeans are implemented to produce refined soy oil, soy lecithin, free fatty acids, glycerol and soybean meal. The remaining components consist of inorganic constituents (minerals) and the minor components of biologically interesting small molecules. Regarding the preventive effects on diseases or cancers, a higher intake of isoflavones is associated with a moderately lower risk of developing coronary heart disease. It may also reduce the risks of breast and colorectal cancer as well as the incidence of breast cancer recurrence. Consumption of isoflavones or soy foods is associated with reduced risks of endometrial and bladder cancer. Regarding the therapeutic effects on menopausal syndrome or other diseases, isoflavones have been found to alleviate vasomotor syndromes even after considering placebo effects, reduce bone loss in the spine and ameliorate hypertension and in vitro glycemic control. They may also alleviate depressive symptoms during pregnancy. On the other hand, isoflavones have not shown definitive effects regarding improving cognition and urogenital symptoms. Because of lacking standardization in the study designs, such as the ingredients and doses of isoflavones and the durations and outcomes of trials, it currently remains difficult to draw overall conclusions for all aspects of isoflavones. These limitations warrant further investigations of isoflavone use for women's health.
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- Li-Ru Chen
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei 10049, Taiwan;
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National YangMing ChiaoTung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Tzu-Chi Hospital, The Buddhist Tzu-Chi Medical Foundation, Taipei 231, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Tzu-Chi University, Hualien 970, Taiwan
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Chen LR, Ko NY, Chen KH. Isoflavone Supplements for Menopausal Women: A Systematic Review. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11112649. [PMID: 31689947 PMCID: PMC6893524 DOI: 10.3390/nu11112649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Revised: 10/26/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Isoflavones have gained popularity as an alternative treatment for menopausal symptoms for people who cannot or are unwilling to take hormone replacement therapy. However, there is still no consensus on the effects of isoflavones despite over two decades of vigorous research. This systematic review aims to summarize the current literature on isoflavone supplements, focusing on the active ingredients daidzein, genistein, and S-equol, and provide a framework to guide future research. We performed a literature search in Ovid Medline using the search terms “isoflavone” and “menopause”, which yielded 95 abstracts and 68 full-text articles. We found that isoflavones reduce hot flashes even accounting for placebo effect, attenuate lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD) loss, show beneficial effects on systolic blood pressure during early menopause, and improve glycemic control in vitro. There are currently no conclusive benefits of isoflavones on urogenital symptoms and cognition. Due to the lack of standardized research protocols including isoflavone component and dosage, outcomes, and trial duration, it is difficult to reach a conclusion at this point in time. Despite these limitations, the evidence thus far favors the use of isoflavones due to their safety profile and benefit to overall health.
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- Li-Ru Chen
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei 10449, Taiwan.
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Chiao-Tung University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei 10449, Taiwan.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Tzu-Chi Hospital, The Buddhist Tzu-Chi Medical Foundation, Taipei 23142, Taiwan.
- School of Medicine, Tzu-Chi University, Hualien 970, Taiwan.
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A Review of Phytoestrogens and Their Association With Pelvic Floor Conditions. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg 2019; 24:193-202. [PMID: 29432329 DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000000559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and fecal incontinence are pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) disproportionately experienced by postmenopausal women. Limited data exist suggesting that phytoestrogens may have an impact on the pathophysiology and symptom of PFDs. PURPOSE OF REVIEW The aim of the study was to review the current literature addressing the role of phytoestrogens on PFDs, including the pathophysiology, symptom, treatment, and possible prevention. FINDINGS Qualifying literature spans from 2003 to 2017 and included 14 studies ranging from in vitro, animal, and observational studies to randomized clinical trials. SUMMARY Although the literature is limited, most studies on phytoestrogens and PFDs support associations with pathophysiologic mechanisms, symptoms, and treatment for urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, but not fecal incontinence. Less is known regarding the prevention of PFDs with phytoestrogen intake over time. Overall, the potential influence of phytoestrogens on PFDs is not well understood, and more research is needed.
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Bazi T, Takahashi S, Ismail S, Bø K, Ruiz-Zapata AM, Duckett J, Kammerer-Doak D. Prevention of pelvic floor disorders: international urogynecological association research and development committee opinion. Int Urogynecol J 2016; 27:1785-1795. [PMID: 26971276 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-016-2993-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2015] [Accepted: 02/18/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS Pelvic floor disorders (PFD), including urinary incontinence, anal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse, are common and have a negative effect on the quality of life of women. Treatment is associated with morbidity and may not be totally satisfactory. Prevention of PFDs, when possible, should be a primary goal. The purpose of this paper is to summarise the current literature and give an evidence-based review of the prevention of PFDs METHODS: A working subcommittee from the International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) Research and Development (R&D) Committee was formed. An initial document addressing the prevention of PFDs was drafted, based on a review of the English-language literature. After evaluation by the entire IUGA R&D Committee, revisions were made. The final document represents the IUGA R&D Committee Opinion on the prevention of PFDs. RESULTS This R&D Committee Opinion reviews the literature on the prevention of PFDs and summarises the findings with evidence-based recommendations. CONCLUSIONS Pelvic floor disorders have a long latency, and may go through periods of remission, thus making causality difficult to confirm. Nevertheless, prevention strategies targeting modifiable risk factors should be incorporated into clinical practice before the absence of symptomatology.
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- Tony Bazi
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, PO Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh, Beirut, 1107 2020, Lebanon.
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- Department of Urology, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, Brighton, England, UK
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- Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Urology, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Directorate of Women's Health, Medway NHS Foundation Trust, Gillingham, UK
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- Women's Pelvic Specialty Care of New Mexico, University of New Mexico Hospital, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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You are what you eat: The impact of diet on overactive bladder and lower urinary tract symptoms. Maturitas 2014; 79:8-13. [DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2014.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2014] [Accepted: 06/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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