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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Katherine M. Jones, Lydia Brown, Emma E. Houston, Christina Bryant
Summary: This study found that interference of HFNS in everyday life may predict increased anxiety during menopause for some women. However, self-compassion may have a stronger relationship with anxiety than menopausal symptoms.
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Oncology
Beverley de Valois, Teresa Young, Pam Thorpe, Tarsem Degun, Karen Corbishley
Summary: This study reports on the clinical outcomes of providing auricular acupuncture to breast cancer survivors to manage hot flushes and night sweats. The findings show a significant reduction in HFNS frequency and associated menopausal symptoms, indicating that NADA may be a safe and effective intervention for breast cancer survivors in daily clinical practice.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
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Polymer Science
Guglielmo Stabile, Giuseppe Ricci, Maria Sole Scalia, Francesco De Seta
Summary: An experimental model of dryness on vaginal mucosa was used to assess the efficacy of a new vaginal gel, Respecta(R) Hydragel. The gel demonstrated efficacy in regulating water flux and increasing hyaluronic acid expression, resulting in improved hydration and elasticity of the vaginal mucosa.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Irene Lambrinoudaki, Eleni Armeni, Dimitrios Goulis, Silvia Bretz, Iuliana Ceausu, Fatih Durmusoglu, Risto Erkkola, Ivan Fistonic, Marco Gambacciani, Marije Geukes, Haitham Hamoda, Caiomhe Hartley, Angelica Linden Hirschberg, Blazej Meczekalski, Nicolas Mendoza, Alfred Mueck, Antonina Smetnik, Petra Stute, Mick van Trotsenburg, Margaret Rees
Summary: This care pathway provides an updated approach for monitoring and guiding middle-aged women, offering individualized treatment based on their needs, symptoms, and reproductive stage. It also includes details on screening for chronic diseases related to menopause and aging. Treatment options range from hormone therapy to lifestyle modifications, tailored to personal needs and wishes.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Emma E. Houston, Lydia Brown, Katherine M. Jones, Hermioni L. Amonoo, Christina Bryant
Summary: Self-compassion may be more related to self-reported sleep quality in midlife women than vasomotor symptoms. Future research could investigate the efficacy of self-compassion training for sleep disturbances.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Pasquale De Franciscis, Maurizio Guida, Antonio Schiattarella, Gaetano Riemma, Nicola Colacurci
Summary: Menopausal complaints are essential in women's lives, with vasomotor symptoms being particularly impactful. While Menopausal Hormone Therapy is widely used, there is a growing demand for more natural and tailored treatment approaches. Nutraceutical compounds are increasingly being considered as a compelling and useful non-hormonal approach for addressing menopausal symptoms in selected patients.
EXPERT OPINION ON DRUG SAFETY
(2022)
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Oncology
Sine Jacobsen, Marianne Glavind-Kristensen, Anders Bonde Jensen, Axel Forman, Pinar Bor
Summary: The study aims to investigate the effectiveness of vaginal laser treatment in alleviating genitourinary syndrome of menopause in breast cancer survivors receiving adjuvant endocrine therapy, and explore the importance and long-term effects of repeated treatment. More randomized controlled trials are needed to determine the optimal treatment regimen and number of treatments.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Carolyn J. Crandall, Joseph C. Larson, Kristine E. Ensrud, Andrea Z. LaCroix, Katherine A. Guthrie, Susan D. Reed, Shalender Bhasin, Susan Diem
Summary: This study evaluated the relationship between serum hormone levels and menopausal symptom bother, finding that single measurements of E1, E2, or SHBG concentrations are not useful in distinguishing between women bothered by specific menopausal symptoms and those who are not.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jerilynn C. Prior, Andrea Cameron, Michelle Fung, Christine L. Hitchcock, Patricia Janssen, Terry Lee, Joel Singer
Summary: This study examined the efficacy of progesterone in treating vasomotor symptoms (VMS) in perimenopausal women. The results showed that there was no significant difference in VMS scores between the group receiving progesterone and the placebo group.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Lynnette Leidy Sievert, Taniya Sharmeen, Khurshida Begum, Shanthi Muttukrishna, Osul Chowdhury, Gillian R. Bentley
Summary: This study examined the relationship between diet and menopausal symptoms in Bangladeshi women living in Sylhet and London. The findings showed that increased consumption of phytoestrogens and lignans was associated with higher likelihood of hot flashes, while higher consumption of phytoestrogens, lignans, and isoflavones was associated with lower likelihood of vaginal dryness. Night sweats and trouble sleeping were not influenced by phytoestrogen intake.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Salvatore Caruso, Maria Teresa Bruno, Sara Boemi, Gaia Palermo, Gabriele Mazza, Giuseppe Caruso
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of daily vaginal gel containing hyaluronic acid and Biosaccharide Gum-1 on vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA), sexual function, and quality of life in postmenopausal women. The results showed that the gel treatment improved VVA symptoms, sexual function, and somatic aspects of quality of life.
TAIWANESE JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
T. Sindou-Faurie, C. Louis-Vahdat, E. Oueld Es Cheikh, G. Canlorbe, J. L. Mergui, C. Uzan, H. Azais
Summary: Fractional CO2 laser treatment significantly improves symptoms of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause in postmenopausal women, particularly in vaginal dryness and sexual function.
ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Youn-Jee Chung, Suhyun Shim, Sejin Kim, Jimin Cha, Jae-Yen Song, Min Jeong Kim, Mee-Ran Kim
Summary: This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of fractional CO2 lasers for treating genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) in Korean women. Results showed that after two sessions of laser therapy, some GSM symptoms improved significantly and the vaginal health index score (VHIS) increased significantly after completion of the treatment. The average satisfaction of patients with the laser therapy was 4.3. Further studies are needed to confirm these results and assess the long-term effects of laser therapy.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
A. A. A. Ewies, I Ahmed, F. Al-Azzawi, J. Pitkin, P. Gupta, M. Persic, B. Sahu, A. Elgobashy, L. Barraclough, J. Woodman, J. Babrah, S. Bowden, D. Stocken, L. Billingham, S. Sundar, D. Rea
Summary: The study did not show a statistically significant difference in reducing Hot Flush Score over 12 weeks between folic acid and placebo groups in postmenopausal women. However, there was an increased benefit in the folic acid group regarding changes in total and emotional UQoL scores at week 8 compared with placebo.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2021)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ki-Jin Ryu, Kyong Wook Yi, Yong Jin Kim, Jung Ho Shin, Jun Young Hur, Tak Kim, Jong Bae Seo, Kwang-Sig Lee, Hyuntae Park
Summary: The aim of this study is to analyze the determinants of women's vaginal dryness using machine learning. The random forest method was found to be more effective than linear regression and artificial neural networks in predicting vaginal dryness. The major determinants of vaginal dryness were found to be menopause age, age, menopause, height, and thyroid stimulating hormone.
JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2022)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
K. T. Tran, U. C. McMenamin, B. Hicks, P. Murchie, A. P. Thrift, H. G. Coleman, L. Iversen, B. T. Johnston, A. J. Lee, C. R. Cardwell
ALIMENTARY PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS
(2018)
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Primary Health Care
Peter Murchie, Rosalind Adam, Wei L. Khor, Edwin A. Raja, Lisa Iversen, David H. Brewster, Amanda J. Lee
BRITISH JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE
(2018)
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sedrah Arif Butt, Ojvind Lidegaard, Charlotte Skovlund, Philip C. Hannaford, Lisa Iversen, Shona Fielding, Lina Steinrud Morch
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Oncology
Kim Tu Tran, Una C. McMenamin, Helen G. Coleman, Chris R. Cardwell, Peter Murchie, Lisa Iversen, Amanda J. Lee, Aaron P. Thrift
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
John Busby, Reema Karasneh, Peter Murchie, Una McMenamin, Shahinaz M. Gadalla, M. Constanza Camargo, Lisa Iversen, Amanda J. Lee, Andrew D. Spence, Chris R. Cardwell
PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY AND DRUG SAFETY
(2020)
Article
Primary Health Care
Mohammed Talha Bashir, Lisa Iversen, Christopher Burton
BMC FAMILY PRACTICE
(2020)
Article
Oncology
Peipei Liu, Una C. McMenamin, Brian T. Johnston, Peter Murchie, Lisa Iversen, Amanda J. Lee, Pauline A. J. Vissers, Chris R. Cardwell
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2020)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Lisa Iversen, Shona Fielding, Ojvind Lidegaard, Philip C. Hannaford
Article
Oncology
Lisa Iversen, Shona Fielding, Ojvind Lidegaard, Philip C. Hannaford
Summary: The study found that the use of any hormonal contraceptives increases the risk of cervical cancer, especially in current or recent users. The risk is higher with combined contraceptives compared to progestin-only contraceptives, affecting both adenocarcinoma and squamous cancer.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Zahra Pasdar, Neil W. Scott, Lisa Iversen, Philip C. Hannaford, Phyo Kyaw Myint, Sohinee Bhattacharya
Summary: Reproductive factors play an important role in women's future cancer risk, with older age at first pregnancy associated with increased risk of breast and gastrointestinal cancer, and reduced risk of cervical, carcinoma in situ of the cervix, and respiratory cancer.
Review
Oncology
Lauren T. Walji, Peter Murchie, Gerald Lip, Valerie Speirs, Lisa Iversen
Summary: This study revealed that cancer screening uptake is generally lower in rural areas compared to urban areas, with significantly lower rates for colorectal cancer screening in rural areas. Breast cancer screening uptake did not show a significant difference between rural and urban areas. The significant statistical heterogeneity among the studies included in the meta-analyses limits the overall consistency of the findings.
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Peter Murchie, Shona Fielding, Melanie Turner, Lisa Iversen, Chris Dibben
Summary: The study in Northeast Scotland found that cancer patients living further away from hospitals were more likely to receive timely treatment but also more likely to die within a year. Individual socioeconomic status did not significantly affect this relationship, suggesting that distance to services plays a key role in rural cancer survival outcomes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POPULATION DATA SCIENCE (IJPDS)
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
M. Johnston, J. Butler, H. Clark, L. Locock, A. D. Murray, L. Robertson, P. Hannaford, L. Iversen, Z. Skea, C. Black
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Peipei Liu, Una McMenamin, Brian Johnston, Peter Murchie, Lisa Iversen, Amanda Lee, Pauline Vissers, Christopher Cardwell
PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY AND DRUG SAFETY
(2020)
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kim Tu Tran, Una McMenamin, Helen Coleman, Chris Cardwell, Peter Murchie, Lisa Iversen, Amanda Lee, Aaron Thrift
PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY AND DRUG SAFETY
(2019)
