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BACKGROUND
Vaginal atrophy is a frequent complaint of postmenopausal women; symptoms include vaginal dryness, itching, discomfort and painful intercourse. Systemic treatment for these symptoms in the form of oral hormone replacement therapy is not always necessary. An alternative choice is
BACKGROUND
As the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) diagnoses in Saudi Arabia has recently increased due to better diagnostic techniques, the incidence of diagnosed HCC metastasis has also increased. Here, we report a case of HCC metastasis to the rib with an initially atypical
BACKGROUND
Vaginal atrophy is a frequent complaint of postmenopausal women; symptoms include vaginal dryness, itching, discomfort and painful intercourse. Systemic treatment for these symptoms in the form of oral hormone replacement therapy is not always necessary. An alternative choice is
BACKGROUND
Vaginal atrophy is a frequent complaint of postmenopausal women; symptoms include vaginal dryness, itching, discomfort and painful intercourse. Systemic treatment for these symptoms in the form of oral hormone replacement therapy is not always necessary. An alternative choice is
OBJECTIVE
To determine the effects of lower doses of conjugated estrogens (CE) alone or in combination with medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) on body weight and to evaluate the influence of body mass index (BMI) on the effect of lower-dose CE or CE/MPA on vasomotor symptoms, vaginal atrophy, bone
Concerns about problems of the breast are often noted in adolescents and their parents. This review discusses issues and disorders of the breast in children and adolescents, starting with basic principles of embryology and adolescent breast development. Concepts that are covered include congenital
BACKGROUND
Menopause-related health issues, including vasomotor symptoms, vulvar/vaginal atrophy, and osteoporosis, can decrease women's quality of life. Hormone therapy is the primary treatment option targeting both menopausal symptoms and bone loss but has been associated with some safety
OBJECTIVE
The primary objective was to compare the vaginal bleeding pattern during administration of tibolone and low-dose continuous combined estradiol plus norethisterone acetate (E2/NETA). The secondary objectives were efficacy on vasomotor symptoms and vaginal atrophy.
METHODS
A randomised,
Menopause has been associated with vasomotor symptoms, vulvar-vaginal atrophy and osteoporosis. One of the goals in exploring the potential of selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) was to determine if they could prevent fractures, reduce menopausal symptoms and treat vaginal atrophy, while
Vasomotor symptoms and vulvar-vaginal atrophy are common consequences of menopause, and the only treatment approved by the US Food and Drug Administration is hormone therapy. Because both physicians and women are concerned with the tolerability and safety profile of estrogen and estrogen plus
Menopause is associated with health concerns including vasomotor symptoms, vulvar/vaginal atrophy (VVA), and osteoporosis. Estrogen therapy or combined estrogen-progestin therapy (EPT) are primary treatment options for menopausal symptom relief and osteoporosis prevention. Because EPT has been
Postmenopausal women with vasomotor and vaginal symptoms are commonly treated with estrogens or combined estrogen/progestin therapy (hormone therapy). However, hormone therapy is associated with some safety and tolerability concerns and its benefit/risk profile may vary for women based on their time
A 54-year-old patient with myotonic dystrophy presented unilateral painful gynecomastia, which occurred 3 months after aggravation of diabetes mellitus. Serum luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels were slightly high. LH was elevated than 2 years before. Breast pain
OBJECTIVE
Most menopausal women experience vasomotor symptoms, vulvar-vaginal atrophy, and/or bone loss. Although available estrogen and progestin therapies are effective in treating menopausal symptoms and preventing bone loss, some women may seek a therapy that provides symptom relief and has an
Tibolon is the only therapeutic approach to climacteric symptoms, prevention of osteoporosis and urogenital atrophy with the same efficacy as hormone replacement therapy. Tibolon has more positive effects on sexuality and mood changes in menopausal women. It decreases the mammographic density. Its