A health survey of Beijing middle-aged registered nurses during menopause

Liu, Mengfang; Wang, Ying; Xu, Liang; Liu, Peihao; Yao, Chen; Ding, Yanming; Zhu, Shijun; Bai, Wenpei; Liu, June

doi:10.1016/j.maturitas.2012.10.006

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“…Other climacteric symptoms include sleep disturbance (6, 7), arthralgia (7)(8)(9), and vaginal dryness and dyspareunia (7,10,11). It is less clear whether anxiety, irritability, depression, palpitations, skin dryness, loss of libido, and fatigue can be attributed to menopause (7,9,12). Symptoms frequently start in the years before the final menstrual period and can last, with unpredictable duration, from a few years to more than 13 years (13)(14)(15)(16).…”

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Treatment of Symptoms of the Menopause: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline

Stuenkel

Davis

Gompel

et al. 2015

The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism

680

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Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms and other symptoms of the climacteric. Benefits may exceed risks for the majority of symptomatic postmenopausal women who are under age 60 or under 10 years since the onset of menopause. Health care professionals should individualize therapy based on clinical factors and patient preference. They should screen women before initiating MHT for cardiovascular and breast cancer risk and recommend the most appropriate therapy depending on risk/benefit considerations. Current evidence does not justify the use of MHT to prevent coronary heart disease, breast cancer, or dementia. Other options are available for those with vasomotor symptoms who prefer not to use MHT or who have contraindications because these patients should not use MHT. Low-dose vaginal estrogen and ospemifene provide effective therapy for the genitourinary syndrome of menopause, and vaginal moisturizers and lubricants are available for those not choosing hormonal therapy. All postmenopausal women should embrace appropriate lifestyle measures.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Treatment of Symptoms of the Menopause: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline

Stuenkel

Davis

Gompel

et al. 2015

The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism

680

419

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“…Women also report symptoms including night sweats, headaches, fatigue, decreased libido, severe itchiness, and back and muscle pains [5]. Such symptoms can significantly disrupt a woman's daily activities and overall quality of life [1][2][3][4].…”

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To exercise, or, not to exercise, during menopause and beyond

Stojanovska¹,

Apostolopoulos²,

Polman³

et al. 2014

Maturitas

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Menopausal symptoms in women can be severe and disruptive to overall quality of life. Hormone replacement therapy, is known to be effective in ameliorating symptoms, however, reporting of side effects has resulted in alternative treatment options. Exercise has been assessed as an alternative treatment option for alleviating menopausal symptoms, including, psychological, vasomotor, somatic and sexual symptoms. Here we report the effects of physical activity and exercise on menopause symptoms in menopausal women.

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“…16 The exact mechanism of musculoskeletal symptoms is unclear, but they are currently considered to be the combined result of multiple factors, including sex, age, geography, work, smoking, exercise, occupation, family income, obesity, and menopause. 16 The exact mechanism of musculoskeletal symptoms is unclear, but they are currently considered to be the combined result of multiple factors, including sex, age, geography, work, smoking, exercise, occupation, family income, obesity, and menopause.…”

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“…9,10 The North American Menopause Society and the UK_s Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists have recommended aerobic exercise, regular exercise, and other behavioral interventions for treating mild to moderate menopausal symptoms in perimenopausal women. 16 Although HT is the most effective treatment of climacteric syndrome, studies have confirmed a low rate of HT use among Chinese women, 17 and most Chinese women tend to tolerate the discomforts of menopause rather than seek HT. Performing yoga exercises in the long term can relieve menopausal hot flashes, sweating, anxiety, depression, and other symptoms.…”

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