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Perimenopausal and postmenopausal health / CHEUNG, Angela M ; CHAUDHRY, Ruhee ; KAORAL, Moira ; JACKEVICIUS, Cynthia ; ROBINSON, Gail.
BMC Women's Health, 2004, vol. 4 (Suppl. 1), S23.

http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6874-4-S1-S23.pdf (05-06-2006)
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Lieux géographiques : Canada

Mots-clés principaux :
Ménopause
Femme
Hormonothérapie
Accident vasculaire cérébral
Statistiques
Women's Health Initiative


Résumé :
Key Findings: Clinical and epidemiological data on women in perimenopause are limited. There are no adequate Canadian data on symptom severity and prevalence among perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Scientific evidence is lacking to support or refute claims that commonly used botanical products can offer therapeutic relief of menopausal symptoms. Recent data from the Women's Health Initiative suggest that combined estrogen plus therapy increases the risk of stroke, coronary artery disease and breast cancer. Hormone therapy is no longer recommended for the prevention of chronic diseases for asymptomatic women. Stroke is an important issue for perimenopausal and postmenopausal women and sex differences may exist in the progestin treatment of stroke. Osteoporosis affects an estimated one in six women over the age of 50.

Langue : Anglais

Doc n° : 17738
NumRec : 1773803

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