Prevalence of menopausal symptoms in different ethnic groups of Asian women and responsiveness to therapy with three doses of conjugated estrogens/medroxyprogesterone acetate: The Pan-Asia menopause (PAM) study

Haines, Christopher J.; Xing, S. M.; Park, Ki-Hyun; Holinka, Christian F.; Ausmanas, M. K.

doi:10.1016/j.maturitas.2005.03.012

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“…The mean waist circumference of this study participant was also in line with the finding of the Third National Health Morbidity Survey 2006 which quoted a high prevalence (17.4%) of abdominal obesity in Malaysian population especially in women (Kee et al, 2008).The finding of the current study was in contrast with the Pan Asia Menopause (PAM) study, which found a lower mean BMI of between 23.4 to 24.0 in Asian women (Haines et al, 2005). The difference between these two studies could be due to differences in life style, dietary and socio economic factors.…”

Section: Cardiovascular Parameters and Risk Factorssupporting

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Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effects of Tualang Honey and Hormonal Replacement Therapy (HRT) on Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Hormonal Profiles and Bone Density Among Postmenopausal Women: A Pilot Study

Hussain¹,

Sulaiman²,

Hassan³

et al. 2012

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Results of recent trial have shown some negative effects of HRT on postmenopausal women. Therefore, there has been a need to search for an alternative treatment and honey is one of the well known traditional remedies used in minimizing postmenopausal problems. The objectives of the study were to investigate the effects of Tualang honey on the cardiovascular risk factors, changes in hormonal profiles and also effect on the bone. A randomized controlled trial comparing the effects of Tualang honey 20 g/day and HRT for a 4-month intervention period among healthy postmenopausal Malay women aged 45-60 years old was conducted. The primary outcome measures were changes from baseline on the cardiovascular risk profiles, hormonal profiles and effect on bone. Tualang honey compared with low dose HRT, consumed for 4 months by postmenopausal women had no demonstrable effects on the parameters examined such as blood pressure measurement, body mass index and waist circumference. There was no significant difference in the lipid profile, blood sugar profile and bone density between the two groups at the end of the study period.

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Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effects of Tualang Honey and Hormonal Replacement Therapy (HRT) on Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Hormonal Profiles and Bone Density Among Postmenopausal Women: A Pilot Study

Hussain¹,

Sulaiman²,

Hassan³

et al. 2012

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“…A study which was conducted in Pune showed a loss of interest (in 93% women), pressure/tightness in the head (in 83% women), weight gain (in 67% women) and hot flushes (in 54% women) as the common symptoms in decreasing frequency [14]. A study which was done by Haines et al, on Asian women, showed body or joint aches/pains as the most prevalent symptom, which ranged from 76% in Korean women to 96% in Vietnamese women [15]. These results were similar to those of our study [Table /Fig 3].…”

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The Quality of Life During and After Menopause Among Rural Women

Arounassalame¹

2013

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Introduction:The overall health and well-being of middle-aged women has become a major public health concern around the world. More than 80% of the women experience physical or psychological symptoms in the years when they approach menopause, with various distresses and disturbances in their lives, leading to a decrease in the quality of life. The aim of our study was to assess the quality of life and the impact of hormonal changes in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women and to correlate the prevalence of the symptoms with their duration since menopause. Material and Methods:A cross-sectional study was done at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry, from January 2012 to April 2012. Five hundred women who were in the age group of 40-65 years, who came from rural areas to our hospital, were included in the study. The women who were receiving hormonal treatment and those who refused to participate in the study were excluded. The data such as the socio-demographic information and the menstruation status, which were based on the reported length of time since the last menstrual period and the experience of the symptoms, as were tested in the Menopause Specific Quality of Life (MENQOL) questionnaire, were collected from each patient. The women who were included in the study were divided into three groups as the menopause transition, early postmenopausal and the late postmenopausal groups. All the data which were gathered were analyzed by using SAS 9.2. The Chi square test and the relative risk and the confidence interval calculations were applied to compare the frequencies of the symptoms among the women with different menopausal statuses. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results:Mean menopausal age in the study group was 45 years. The most common symptom within study subjects were low back ache (79%) and muscle-joint pain (77.2%). The least frequent symptoms were increase in facial hair (15%) and feeling of dryness during intimacy (10.8%). Scores of vasomotor domain were significantly more in menopause transition group. Scores of physical domain were significantly more in late postmenopausal group. Conclusion:The menopause related symptoms had a negative effect on the quality of life of the perimenopausal and the postmenopausal women. Such regional studies can help in creating awareness and in educating women on the early identification of the common menopausal symptoms.

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“…The changes that accompany menopause, such as vaginal dryness and loss of sexual desire are common in both Western and Asian women. 18 However, Asian women tend to regard these changes as less important. A large proportion of these women are unlikely to be disturbed by these changes.…”

Section: Sexuality and The Asian Menopausal Womenmentioning

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Menopause and the Asian Woman

Sohail¹

2014

Journal of SAFOMS

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Menopause is an event that typically occurs in women in midlife. For some women, the accompanying symptoms can significantly disrupt their daily activities and sense of well being. It has long been known that menopause is much easier for Asian women than for westerners. A systematic review of articles on Asian women is done, the objective of which is to find out evidence on Asian women experience and perception of menopause.

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Prevalence of menopausal symptoms in different ethnic groups of Asian women and responsiveness to therapy with three doses of conjugated estrogens/medroxyprogesterone acetate: The Pan-Asia menopause (PAM) study

Cited by 118 publications

References 30 publications

Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effects of Tualang Honey and Hormonal Replacement Therapy (HRT) on Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Hormonal Profiles and Bone Density Among Postmenopausal Women: A Pilot Study

Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effects of Tualang Honey and Hormonal Replacement Therapy (HRT) on Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Hormonal Profiles and Bone Density Among Postmenopausal Women: A Pilot Study

The Quality of Life During and After Menopause Among Rural Women

Menopause and the Asian Woman

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