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Qualitative studies show that women link menopause to the ageing process, and yet surprisingly little research has investigated how attitudes to ageing might shape women’s experience of menopause, as well as their overall well-being at midlife. This study validated the Attitudes to Ageing Questionnaire (AAQ) for use among midlife women, and explored the AAQ’s role in predicting menopausal factors...
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is pervasive in aged populations, and induces considerable socioeconomic expense. The objective of this study was to investigate the association between OA prevalence and pregnancy and parity in Koreans, considering for the potential effect of abortion.A total 5449 women aged ≥50 years with radiological knee examination results of 24,173 participants of the 5th Korean National...
Bone mass loss associated with pregnancy and lactation is usually regained in the postpartum period. However, it is not known whether the bone loss is completely recovered in women with a shortened interpregnancy interval (IPI). The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of IPI and gynecological history on postmenopausal osteoporosis.The study was conducted among 537 postmenopausal women who...
To determine the factors associated with general practitioners adherence to recommendations from geriatric assessments made during teleconsultations for the elderly living in nursing homes.Prospective cohort study in three nursing homes in Vendee, France, with access to teleconsultations from Challans Hospital. Teleconsultations with geriatric assessment for which recommendations were made by a geriatrician...
Fifteen to 21% of women diagnosed with genital tract tumors are younger than 40. Adequate counseling of these patients must be conducted to decide whether fertility-sparing treatment is allowed and what would be the oncological, fertility and obstetrical outcomes.We performed a comprehensive PubMed literature search using the terms “Uterine Cervical Neoplasms”[Mesh], “Trachelectomy”, “Endometrial...
Increasing evidence suggests a role of vascular pathology in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis. This study examined the association between popliteal artery wall thickness, a surrogate marker of cardiovascular disease, and knee cartilage volume loss in an asymptomatic cohort of women.Prospective cohort study of 170 women with no significant knee pain, injury, or history of clinical knee disease....
Hypertension is a major contributor to the global burden of cardiovascular diseases and its prevalence increases progressively with ageing. Therefore the identification of effective, age-friendly exercise and nutritional interventions which lower blood pressure (BP) is a research priority.To undertake a pilot RCT examining the efficacy of isometric handgrip exercise (IHGE) and beetroot juice (a rich...
Eating disorders (EDs) are disturbances that seriously endanger the physical health and often the lives of sufferers and affect their psychosocial functioning. EDs are usually thought of as problems afflicting teenagers. However, the incidence in older women has increased in recent decades. These cases may represent either late-onset disease or, more likely, a continuation of a lifelong disorder.The...
This study aims to evaluate the impact of chemosensory impairment on diminished eating pleasure and appetite in independently living Italian older adults.239 individuals (65 to 101 years old, 157 women), with no severe medical conditions and good cognitive performance were recruited. Olfactory and gustatory functions were measured using a short version of Sniffin’ Sticks and Taste Strips tests (Burghart)...
Age-at-menopause and leukocyte telomere length (LTL) are both associated with biologic aging. Therefore, it would be reasonable to hypothesize that LTL may also serve as a marker for reproductive aging as shorter LTL may be associated with earlier age-at-menopause.We analyzed data from 799 post-menopausal (ages 41–85) participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1999–2002),...
Isoflavones and lignans are phytoestrogens, and therefore, are able to bind to and activate estrogen receptors. The resultant estrogenic or antiestrogenic effect is dependent on the concentration of these phytoestrogens relative to endogenous estrogens and the site of their action, among others. Thus, isoflavones and lignans act as selective estrogen receptor modulators; having a beneficial effect...
Women who develop preeclampsia have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) later in life. However, current guidelines on cardiovascular risk assessment and prevention are unclear on how and when to screen these women postpartum, and about the role of a positive history of preeclampsia in later-life CVD risk management. The aim of this review is to discuss the present knowledge on commonly...
Unpaid, informal carers play a vital role in supporting people with long-term conditions. Being a carer can be challenging and carers may need support but they frequently fail to access it. Compared to research investigating the experiences of female carers, research with male carers is underdeveloped. The available evidence suggests male and female carers have many experiences in common but some...
To investigate the associations between body composition, fitness level, and urinary incontinence (UI) in 471 non-institutionalized women ≥ 65 years of age.Cross-sectional study.UI was assessed using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short-Form and a specific severity UI item. Anthropometric measurements were obtained using standardized techniques and equipment. Body fat...
Major advances have occurred recently in the treatment of osteoporosis in recent years. Most patients are currently treated with bisphosphonates, denosumab, raloxifene, or teriparatide, and in some countries, strontium ranelate. Strontium ranelate and calcitonin have recently had their use restricted due to cardiovascular concerns and malignancy, respectively. The available agents have generally provided...
Midlife women frequently report memory problems during the menopausal transition. Recent studies validate those complaints by showing significant correlations between memory complaints and performance on validated memory tasks. Longitudinal studies demonstrate modest declines in verbal memory during the menopausal transition and a likely rebound during the postmenopausal stage. Clinical studies that...
Reproductive ageing in women is characterized by a decline in both the quantity and quality of oocytes. Menopause is reached upon exhaustion of the resting primordial follicle pool, occurring on average at 51 years of age (range 40–60 years). The mean global age at natural menopause (ANM) appears robust, suggesting a distinct genetic control. Accordingly, a strong correlation in ANM is observed between...
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