Treatment of the Postmenopausal Woman
Over 50% new material representing the vast amount of information available since the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) clinical trials were completed making this the most up-to-date reference on postmenopausal women
Includes several new sections on comparisons between clinical trials and observational data, urology, and pelvic support
Each section is preceded by a preface to put the area into context with many chapters having suggested treatment regimens.
Dettagli Articolo
| Tipologia: | Libro |
| Autore: | Lobo R. |
| Sottotitolo: | Basic and Clinical Aspects |
| Pubblicato: | 2007, Line Illustrations: 217, Halftones: 7, Measurements: 216 X 276 mm, Pages: 912 |
| Casa Editrice: | Elsevier-Academic Press |
| ISBN: | 0-12-369443-4 |
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Menopause: A Signal for the Future
Basics to Enhance Our Understanding Estrogen and Progesterone Receptors Genetic Programming in Ovarian Development and Oogenesis Ovarian Anatomy and Physiology Endocrinology Changes During the Perimenopause Epidemiology of Menopause: Demographics, Environmental Influences, and Ethnic and International Differences in the Menopausal Experience Ovarian Senescence & Options Premature Ovarian Failure Reproductive Options for Perimenopausal and Menopausal Women The Perimenopause Neuroendocrine Regulation of the Perimenopause Transition Changes in the Menstrual Pattern during the Menopause Transition Decisions Regarding Treatment during the Menopause Transition Use of Contraceptives for Older Women Changes Occurring After Menopause Menopausal Hot Flashes Clinical Effects of Sex Steroids on the Brain Impact of the Changing Hormonal Milieu on Psychological Functioning Connective Tissue Changes in the Menopause and with Hormone Replacement Therapy Menopause and the Skin Urogenital Symptoms around the Menopause and beyond Vulvovaginal Complaints Sexuality: Clinical Implications from Epidemiological Studies Brain Function Menopause and Cognition Cognitive Health in the Postmenopausal Woman The Role of Sex Steroids in Alzheimer's Disease: Prevention and Treatment Estrogens and Depression in Women Bone Changes Pathogenesis of Osteoporosis Assessment of Bone Density and Bone Strength Biochemical Markers of Bone Turnover Interventions: Estrogens and Osteoporosis Treatment of Osteoporosis Potentials of Estrogens in the Prevention of Osteoarthritis: Current Knowledge and Pending Questions Cardiovascular (Expanded Intro Section) Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease in Postmenopausal Women Mechanism of Action of Estrogens on the Cardiovascular System Lipids and Lipoproteins and Effects of Hormone Therapy The Effects of Hormone Therapy on Inflammatory, Hemostatic, and Fibrinolytic Markers in Postmenopausal Women Hormone Therapy and Hemostasis Risk of Pulmonary Embolism/ Venous Thrombosis – risks and efficacy of HT Glucose Metabolism after Menopause Reproductive Stage and Estrogen Artery Effects Randomized Controlled Trials and the Effects of Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy on Cardiovascular Disease: Facts, Hypotheses and Clinical Perspective Neoplasia Bodyweight, Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Risk of Breast Cancer Postmenopausal Breast Surveillance Endometrial Cancer and Hormonal Replacement Therapy Detection and Surveillance of Endometrial Hyperplasia and Carcinoma (tentative) Ovarian Cancer and Its Detection Hormone Replacement Therapy in Menopause Breast, Colorectal and Lung Cancer: An Update Clinical Trial and Observational Data The Women’s Health Initiative- Data and Discussion Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy in the 21st Century: Reconciling Findings from Observational Studies and Randomized Clinical Trials Morbidity and Mortality with Hormone Therapy Life Cycle and QOL Issues Relating to Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women and Their Measurement Role of Exercise and Nutrition Complementary Medicine: Herbs, Phytoestrogens and other CAM Therapies Urinary Symptoms and Pelvic Support Lower Urinary Tract Disorders in Postmenopausal Women Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Postmenopausal Women Hormonal Therapy Pharmacology of Estrogens Structure – Function Relationships, Pharmacokinetics and Potency of Orally and Parenterally Administered Progestogens Intervention: Androgens Future Strategies in Climacteric Medicine Some Alternative Medical Therapies Alternative Therapy: Dehydroepiandrosterone Replacement in the Menopause Melatonin Selective Estrogen-Receptor Modulators Tibolone, A Selective Tissue Estrogen Activity Regulator, Utilization in Postmenopausal Women Women’s Centers, Information Needed for Clinical Trials and the Future Adult Women’s Medicine: A Model for Women’s Healthcare Centers Clinical Trials in Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy The Future of Therapy and the Role of Hormone Therapy |