Climateric is a phase of women's life marked by the transition from reproductive to non-reproductive period. In addition overall weight gain, menopause also associated with increase abdominal fat. We used The Healthy Eating Index as summary measure evaluate major components and quality diet after onset menopause. This study aims at examining association between cardiometabolic risk factors in postmenopausal women. Cross-sectional including 215 women attending public outpatient clinic....

Comparar a frequência e o risco de quedas baseado em teste mobilidade funcional entre diabéticos não diabéticos. Estudo transversal envolvendo pacientes com sem diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DM2) selecionados por amostra conveniência. Foram incluídos homens mulheres 50 65 anos, sendo divididos em: grupo 1 (G1) – diagnóstico DM2 < 10 glicemia jejum > 200 mg/dL no momento da inclusão prévia; (G2) diabetes, mesma faixa etária, 100 mg/dL. Ambos responderam questionário estruturado sobre sua saúde,...

To verify the association of obesity and infertility related to anovulatory issues.This case-control study was carried out with 52 women, aged 20 38 years, divided into two groups (infertile - cases fertile control), seen at outpatient clinics, in period from April December, 2017.We found significant evidence that negatively affects women's fertility (p=0.017). The group infertile women 7.5-fold more likely be obese than women.Strategies encourage weight control are indicated for chronic...

To analyze the relative risk of late-onset hypogonadism in men with osteoporosis and usefulness screening questionnaires.We correlated Aging Male's Symptoms (AMS), Androgen Deficiency Male (ADAM) International Index Erectile Function (IIEF-5) questionnaires laboratory diagnosis 216 aged 50-84 years (110 106 normal bone density, paired by age ethnicity).Hypogonadism presented 25% osteoporotic 12.2 % density (OR 2.08; IC95%: 1.14-3.79) was associated ADAM first question (low libido, p=0.013)....

Abstract Background Back pain is a major public health problem due to its high frequency, the resulting activity constraint, and need for surgery in many cases. more frequent women than men, mainly postmenopausal women. High prevalence of hypovitaminosis D has been detected women, it associated with decreased bone mass, sarcopenia, vertebral fractures, inflammation, which can be related back pain. Methods The relation between was evaluated this study, as well difference regarding number...

OBJETIVOS: Determinar as concentrações plasmáticas médias de 25 hidroxivitamina D (25OHD) em mulheres na pós-menopausa com baixa densidade mineral óssea (DMO); encontrar o ponto corte elevação do paratormônio (PTH); avaliar a correlação entre 25OHD e DMO, parâmetros bioquímicos presença fraturas vertebrais. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal, dosagem PTH, realização DMO radiografia coluna. RESULTADOS: Houve elevada frequência inadequadas (68,3%) 8% hiperparatireoidismo secundário. Não foram...

No Brasil, há pouca investigação sobre cognição no climatério, apesar da grande freqüência de queixas neuropsíquicas nessa fase vida feminina. Apresentamos estudo transversal, cujo objetivo foi descrever os escores 156 mulheres climatéricas Mini-Exame do Estado Mental (MEEM) e Teste Memória Lista Palavras (TMLP). A média obtida MEEM 25,86 pontos (DP = 2,67), semelhante a outros estudos, exceto pelo melhor desempenho das analfabetas; nos subitens "atenção cálculo" "memória imediata"...

Fractures are the main problems related to bone fragility in postmenopausal women and account for increase risk of new fractures, mortality, costs. This study's objective was verify occurrence vertebral fracture correlate it with demographic, behavioral, clinical factors a Brazilian population. The cross-sectional study based on random sample elderly living Chapecó, Santa Catarina State, Brazil. consisted 186 white over 60 years age. Of these, 48.9% had asymptomatic higher prevalence T11-12...

Sexual health access and care for women in the menopausal stages face significant barriers, presenting deficits relation to diagnosis treatment. Although epidemiological data indicate high prevalence of problems related sexual this population, traditionally, theme is not discussed settings. This study aimed analyze knowledge, practices barriers context women's Brazil.

To identify the socio-demographic and anthropometric profile correlate them with severity of menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women. Cross-sectional study 201 women attended a Gynecology Outpatient Department Rio de Janeiro city (RJ, Brazil). A questionnaire was applied for collection demographic, socioeconomic, clinical lifestyle variables. The Blatt–Kupperman Menopausal Index used to evaluate symptoms. Women moderate severe (≥20) corresponded 57.7% (116) sample. Obesity not associated...

This study examined the association between handgrip strength and body composition, physical fitness, biomarkers in postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome.A total of 75 were diagnosed syndrome participated this study. Muscle was assessed via a hydraulic grip dynamometer; fitness tests included timed-up-and-go, arm curl test, 30-s chair stand. Body composition bioelectrical impedance, from which estimates fat mass, percentage, fat-free visceral area determined. Fasting plasma glucose...

To evaluate which factors influence the laboratorial diagnosis of late-onset male hypogonadism (LOH).Total testosterone (TT), SHBG and albumin were measured in 216 men aged 52-84 years. The definition LOH was two values calculated free (cFT) <6.5 ng/dl, according to Vermeulen's formula.At first blood test, cFT ng/dl 27% men. Laboratorial (confirmed by tests) present 19%, but TT levels low only 4.1%. Age influenced (p=0.0051) as well BMI; 23.5% patients > 70 years 38.9% obese who had within...

To study and establish sex hormone cutoff levels for osteoporosis risk in men over 50 years old.Case-control of 216 > years, 110 with (O) 106 normal bone density (C). We measured estradiol (E2), binding globulin (SHBG), total testosterone (TT) albumin. Free (FT) bioavailable (BT) were calculated through Vermeulen's formula.There was no difference TT between groups. Relative risks 1.89 E2 < 37 pg/mL (p = 0.02); 1.91 SHBG 55 nmol/L 0.019); 2.5 FT 7 ng/dL 0.015); 2.7 BT 180 0.0003).In old, not...

OBJECTIVE: To analyze if female Wistar rats at 56 weeks of age are a suitable model to study osteoporosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Female with 6 and 36 (n = 8 per group) were kept over 20-week period fed diet for mature rodents complete in terms Ca, phosphorous, vitamin D. Excised femurs measured bone mass using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, morphometry, biomechanical properties. The following serum mar-kers metabolism analyzed: parathyroid hormone (PTH), osteocalcin (OC), osteoprotegerin...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is associated with metabolic syndrome (MS) and identify factors that contribute FSD in postmenopausal women.This a cross-sectional 111 sexually active women aged 45-65 years. We applied the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) participant's function structured questionnaire collect demographic, socioeconomic, clinical, anthropometric, laboratory data.The prevalences MS were 68.5% 70.3%, respectively. After...

to describe lower urinary tract dysfunctions and clinical demographic characteristics of patients with symptoms. This study assessed the prevalence diabetes mellitus urodynamic changes in these women.We conducted a cross-sectional, retrospective on 578 women. The diagnoses was dysfunctions, their respective 95% confidence intervals. ratios alterations were calculated according diagnoses.Seventy-seven (13.3%) had type 2 predominant (96.1%). Stress incontinence most frequent diagnosis (39%)...

Observa-se uma forte tendência de envelhecimento da população mundial levando a um aumento prevalência doenças como osteoporose e fraturas. O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar risco para fraturas estimado pela ultra-sonometria óssea calcâneo em mulheres na pós-menopausa, residentes Ilha Paquetá, Rio Janeiro, Brasil. Realizamos medidas antropométricas com aparelho Sonost 2000 385 pós-menopausadas. Observamos que 59,22% amostra apresentava T-score &lt; -1, sendo 16,88% tinham -2,5. Houve...

It is common for postmenopausal women to receive a vitamin D supplementation prescription assist in preventing future falls and maintain bone health. However, the association between physical fitness components has not been studied older with diabetes.We examined influence of 12 months on type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Thirty-five (62.48 ± 7.67 years; 154.6 5.11 cm; 73.93 15.43 kg; 31.13 5.82 BMI) diagnosis T2DM participated this longitudinal study where participants were supplemented 1000...

To verify the prevalence of women with risk fractures estimated by ultrasonometry calcaneus (UOC) in a population elderly and its association clinical factors. Cross-sectional study which sample was randomly selected submitted to structured questionnaire about factors for fractures. All underwent UOC. We studied 168 Caucasian postmenopausal women, mean age 69.56 ± 6.27 years; 81% these had abnormal test results 41% were considered higher risk. Women lower weight, height BMI, values SOS, BUA,...