2017
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1604200
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Brazilian Women's Health after 65 Years of Age

Abstract: Keywords► aging ► menopause ► vasomotor symptoms ► body mass index ► sexual intercourse AbstractPurpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the health aspects of Brazilian women older than 65 years of age. Design This was a retrospective study that included 1,001 Brazilian women cared for in the gynecological geriatric outpatient office of our institution. We report a crosssectional analysis of female adults aged over 65 years, including data on demographics, clinical symptoms such as vasomotor symptoms, ass… Show more

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“…This also increases the risk of CVD. In addition, these women are also more predisposed to climacteric symptoms 7,17-20 . Obesity can increase CVD risks as well as affect the quality of life.…”
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“…This also increases the risk of CVD. In addition, these women are also more predisposed to climacteric symptoms 7,17-20 . Obesity can increase CVD risks as well as affect the quality of life.…”
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“…In addition, these women are also more predisposed to climacteric symptoms. 7,[17][18][19][20] Obesity can increase CVD risks as well as affect the quality of life. Supplementation with gamma-linolenic acid reduces blood pressure and body fat in the waist and hip regions, which can be considered a beneficial effect from a cardiovascular point of view.…”
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“…It should be noted that women often gain weight and may develop endothelial dysfunction that would result in systemic arterial hypertension or other cardiovascular diseases. In the study by Fonseca et al 12 , 70% of the women were overweight or obese at the first gynecological consultation during the climacteric. Therefore, there is a need for a multidisciplinary team to face and treat the repercussions of weight gain and the risk of cardiovascular disease, which can have a silent evolution in this period and manifest abruptly with acute myocardial infarction or stroke.…”
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“…At the same time, regular physical exercise should be encouraged, as at least 150 min of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week reduces the incidence of cardiovascular disease and improves cognition, muscle strength, and quality of life. This aspect is important for women to reach senectude in a healthier way 11 , 12 .…”
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