The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence endometrial premalignant and malignant polyps in premenopausal postmenopausal women, as well clinical, ultrasound, hysteroscopic factors associated with malignancy.All women undergoing resection from January 1998 December 2008 were selected using a computerized database operating theater Prof. Dr. José Aristodemo Pinotti Women's Hospital, Health Care Center/University Campinas. Eight hundred seventy ages ranging 25 85 years included....

The aim of this study was to compare the effects fractional CO2 laser therapy, promestriene, and vaginal lubricants on genitourinary syndrome treatment sexual function in postmenopausal women.We performed a randomized clinical trial including 72 women over age 50 years. were into three intervention groups receive one following treatments: sessions intravaginal therapy; 10 mg promestriene cream 3 times week; lubricant application alone. Vaginal maturation, Health Index (VHI) score, Female...

Aims To evaluate the prevalence and associated risk factors for urinary incontinence, as well its association with multimorbidity among Brazilian women aged 50 or over. Methods This was a secondary analysis of cross‐sectional population‐based study including 622 years older, conducted in city Campinas‐SP‐Brazil. The dependent variable Urinary Incontinence (UI), defined any complaint urine loss. independent variables were sociodemographic data, health‐related habits, self‐perception health...

To evaluate the prevalence and factors associated with menopause symptoms in HIV-infected women.A cross-sectional study of two groups women was conducted: 96 HIV 155 without HIV. Women aged 40 years or older, non-users hormone therapy last 6 months native Brazilians were included. The calculated according to studied variables. Symptoms grouped into six categories: vasomotor, psychological, genitourinary, weight gain, palpitations insomnia. generalized estimating equation model applied...

Background and Objectives Evaluating the efficacy of fractional CO 2 laser, promestriene, vaginal lubricant to treat urinary symptoms in women with genitourinary syndrome menopause. Study Design/Materials Methods We conducted a randomized clinical trial 72 postmenopausal aged 50 years or older. The participants were one intervention each three treatment groups lubricant. Urinary assessed prior weeks after completion using validated questionnaires, International Consultation on Incontinence...

This study aimed to determine the prevalence and predictors of genitourinary syndrome menopause (GSM) in Brazilian women. A cross-sectional population-based household survey was conducted among 749 women aged 45 60 years. The dependent variable presence GSM, which assessed using a pretested structured questionnaire. independent variables included sociodemographic data, health-related habits morbidities, self-perception health, gynecological background. mean age participants 52.5 ± 4.4 years,...

Comparar o conhecimento sobre DST/AIDS e avaliar fatores associados ao adequado uso consistente do preservativo masculino, em adolescentes de escolas públicas privadas Município São Paulo. Participaram 1.594 entre 12 19 anos, 13 5 privadas, que responderam um questionário preservativo. Calcularam-se as razões prevalência com intervalo confiança 95%. O escore DST teve ponto corte equivalendo a 50% acerto. Os testes estatísticos foram qui-quadrado Wilcoxon-Gehan. Realizou-se regressão múltipla...

To compare the knowledge of contraceptive methods as well to identify factors associated with adequate among public and private school adolescents.A cross-sectional study comprising 1,594 adolescents aged between 12 19 years old from 13 five schools in city São Paulo city, Brazil, was carried out June December 2003. Schools were randomly selected students filled a questionnaire about sociodemographic, reproductive methods. The prevalence ratios estimated 95% confidence interval for each...

To evaluate the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and its associated factors in middle-aged women with 11 years or more formal education. A cross-sectional, population-based study was carried out using an anonymous, self-response questionnaire. total 315 Brazilian-born women, 40–65 age schooling, participated study. The instrument used evaluation based on Short Personal Experiences Questionnaire. Sexual calculated from mean score responsiveness (pleasure activities, excitation orgasm),...

The aims of this study were to investigate the frequency menopausal and sexual symptoms proportion sexually active women assess identify quality life (QOL) predictors in gynecologic cancer survivors.A prospective case series following a cohort under radiation therapy was conducted, including 107 (aged 21-75 y) with (cervical or endometrial cancer) who underwent pelvic radiotherapy Radiotherapy Division Women's Integral Healthcare Center at Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Adverse effects...

OBJETIVOS: Avaliar a idade da menopausa e os fatores associados aos sintomas menopausais em mulheres de uma região metropolitana do sudeste Brasil. MÉTODOS: Um estudo exploratório corte-transversal foi realizado com 749 entre 45 60 anos (pesquisa base populacional). A variável dependente intensidade dos avaliada através escore total questionário Menopause Rating Scale (MRS). As variáveis independentes foram características sociodemográficas, problemas hábitos saúde, auto-percepção saúde...

This study aims to evaluate multimorbidity and its associated factors in Brazilian women aged 50 years or older.This is a cross-sectional, population-based using self-reports. A total of 622 older were included. Multimorbidity was defined as two more the following morbidities: hypertension, osteoarthritis, cataracts, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, glaucoma, chronic bronchitis asthma, urinary incontinence, cancer, myocardial infarction, stroke, pulmonary emphysema. Sociodemographic,...

Abstract Objectives: To assess the effects of vaginal erbium laser treatment on health and sexual function postmenopausal women with a history breast cancer. Methods: An open, prospective, therapeutic intervention study was conducted 24 cancer dryness, and/or dyspareunia, who had not used hormone therapy for at least 6 months. The were treated using 2,940-nm Erbium: YAG (Etherea-MX, Athena, São Carlos, Paulo, Brazil), 90 o 360 scanning scopes, between August, 2017 October, in private clinic...

Vaginal atrophy is a common chronic condition among postmenopausal women that can affect their quality of life. Recent studies have evaluated new treatment alternatives for vaginal atrophy; however, few therapeutic options been thoroughly evaluated. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness and adverse effects estrogen, testosterone, polyacrylic acid, placebo lubricant with atrophy.We conducted randomized clinical trial 80 aged between 40 70 years who were being followed up at Menopause...

OBJETIVO: Estudar a prevalência de sintomas climatéricos, urogeniatais e sexuais em população mulheres do Brasil. MÉTODOS: Estudo descritivo corte transversal, base populacional. Selecionaram-se, por meio processo amostragem, 456 mulheres, residentes no município Campinas, SP, na faixa etária 45-60 anos idade, 1997, segundo informações da agência local Instituto Brasileiro Geografia Estatística. Os dados foram coletados entrevistas domiciliares, com questionários estruturados pré-testados. A...

The objectives of this study were to evaluate quality life (QOL) and identify its associated factors in climacteric women with a history breast cancer. A cross-sectional was performed including 75 cancer survivors age 45-65 years who had undergone complete oncologic treatment nonusers hormone therapy or tamoxifen the last 6 months. Sociodemographic clinical characteristics addition prevalence symptoms evaluated. QOL evaluated by Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36)...

A descriptive, exploratory, cross-sectional, population-based study was conducted to identify age at menopause and its associated factors as well socio-cultural, demographic, economic characteristics of climacteric women in Campinas, São Paulo State. Subjects were 456 Brazilian between 45 60 years age, selected through area cluster sampling. Data collected home interviews using a structured, pre-tested questionnaire. This instrument an adaptation, done by the authors, questionnaires provided...

To compare the prevalence of menopause symptoms, sexual activity, and quality life in women with without breast cancer.A cross-sectional study using one group for comparison was conducted on aged 45 to 65 years who had not received hormone therapy or tamoxifen during last 6 months. Participants were recruited from Menopause Breast Cancer Outpatient Facilities. One hundred eighty-two included, 97 cancer 85 cancer. Sociodemographic clinical features symptoms assessed. The assessed by Medical...