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Cole KM, McGee S, Clemons M, Liu M, MacDonald F, Vandermeer L, Ng TL, Pond G, Emam KE. Development and application of a weighted change score to evaluate interventions for vasomotor symptoms in patients with breast cancer using regression trees: a cohort study. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2024; 207:313-321. [PMID: 38763972 PMCID: PMC11297085 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-024-07360-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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PURPOSE Vasomotor symptoms (VMS) are common among individuals with breast cancer (BC) and poorly managed symptoms are associated with reduced quality of life, treatment discontinuation, and poorer breast cancer outcomes. Direct comparisons among therapies are limited, as prior studies evaluating VMS interventions have utilized heterogeneous change measures which may not fully assess the perceived impact of change in VMS severity. METHODS We performed a prospective study where BC patients chose one of four categories of interventions to manage VMS. Change in VMS severity at 6 weeks was assessed using the validated Hot Flush Rating Scale (HFRS). A novel weighted change score integrating baseline symptom severity and directionality of change was computed to maximize the correlation between the change score and a perceived treatment effectiveness score. Variables influencing change in VMS severity were included in a regression tree to model factors influencing the weighted change score. RESULTS 100 baseline and follow-up questionnaires assessing VMS were completed by 88 patients. Correlations between treatment effectiveness and VMS outcomes strengthened following adjustment for baseline symptoms. Patients with low VMS severity at baseline did not perceive change in treatment effectiveness. Intervention category was predictive of change in HFRS at 6 weeks. CONCLUSION Baseline symptom severity and the directionality of change (improvement or deterioration of symptoms) influenced the perception of clinically meaningful change in VMS severity. Future interventional studies utilizing the weighted change score should target moderate-high baseline severity patients.
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- Katherine Marie Cole
- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Cancer Therapeutics Program, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Cancer Therapeutics Program, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Cancer Therapeutics Program, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Cancer Therapeutics Program, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Cancer Therapeutics Program, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Oncology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, 401 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L1, Canada.
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Cano A, Nappi RE, Santoro N, Stute P, Blogg M, English ML, Morga A, Scrine L, Siddiqui E, Ottery FD. Fezolinetant impact on health-related quality of life for vasomotor symptoms due to the menopause: Pooled data from SKYLIGHT 1 and SKYLIGHT 2 randomised controlled trials. BJOG 2024; 131:1296-1305. [PMID: 38320967 DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.17773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the effect of fezolinetant treatment on health-related quality of life using pooled data from SKYLIGHT 1 and 2 studies. DESIGN Prespecified pooled analysis. SETTING USA, Canada, Europe; 2019-2021. POPULATION 1022 women aged ≥40 to ≤65 years with moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS; minimum average seven hot flushes/day), seeking treatment for VMS. METHODS Women were randomised to 12-week double-blind treatment with once-daily placebo or fezolinetant 30 or 45 mg. Completers entered a 40-week, active extension (those receiving fezolinetant continued that dose; those receiving placebo re-randomised to fezolinetant received 30 or 45 mg). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Mean changes from baseline to weeks 4 and 12 on Menopause-Specific Quality of Life (MENQoL) total and domain scores, Work Productivity and Activity Impairment questionnaire specific to VMS (WPAI-VMS) domain scores, Patient Global Impression of Change in VMS (PGI-C VMS); percentages achieving PGI-C VMS of 'much better' (PGI-C VMS responders). Mean reduction was estimated using mixed model repeated measures analysis of covariance. RESULTS Fezolinetant 45 mg mean reduction over placebo in MENQoL total score was -0.57 (95% confidence interval [CI] -0.75 to -0.39) at week 4 and -0.47 (95% CI -0.66 to -0.28) at week 12. Reductions were similar for 30 mg. MENQoL domain scores were also reduced and WPAI-VMS scores improved. Twice as many women receiving fezolinetant reported VMS were 'much better' than placebo based on PGI-C VMS assessment. CONCLUSIONS Fezolinetant treatment was associated with improvement in overall QoL, measured by MENQoL, and work productivity, measured by WPAI-VMS. A high proportion receiving fezolinetant felt VMS were 'much better' based on PGI-C VMS responder analysis.
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- Antonio Cano
- Department of Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, INCLIVA, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Paediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Research Centre for Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endocrinology - Menopause Unit, Fondazione Policlinico IRCCS S. Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Inselspital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Astellas Pharma Global Development, Northbrook, Illinois, USA
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- Astellas Pharma Global Development, Northbrook, Illinois, USA
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Maki PM, Panay N, Simon JA. Sleep disturbance associated with the menopause. Menopause 2024; 31:724-733. [PMID: 38916279 DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000002386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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IMPORTANCE AND OBJECTIVES Sleep disturbance is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms experienced by women during the menopause transition. However, there are currently no therapies specifically approved for sleep disturbance associated with the menopause. Here, we consider how to characterize sleep disturbance associated with the menopause and discuss its etiology, including the latest advances in our understanding of the neuronal circuits that regulate reproduction, body temperature, sleep, and mood; and reflect on its impact on women's health and well-being. We also examine the current treatment landscape and look to the future of treatment for this condition. METHODS We conducted a review of the literature and combined this with discussion with experts in the fields of sleep and menopause as well as experiences from our own clinical practices. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS Sleep disturbance associated with the menopause is characterized by frequent night-time awakenings and increased awake time after sleep onset. Its impacts are wide-ranging, negatively affecting health as well as personal and social relationships, productivity, and work performance. There is currently an unmet need for effective, safe, and well-tolerated treatments to address this important symptom, and wider recognition of the association between sleep disturbances and the menopause is needed. Sleep disturbances associated with the menopause can result from hormone changes as well as vasomotor and mood symptoms. Growing research has contributed to our knowledge of the role of hypothalamic estrogen-sensitive kisspeptin/neurokinin B/dynorphin neurons. These neurons are thought to integrate the gonadotropin-releasing hormone pathway and the pathways responsible for the homeostatic control of body temperature and the circadian regulation of sleep-wake cycles. Understanding these neurons offers the potential to create treatments that target a key cause of sleep disturbance associated with the menopause. Further research to understand their etiology and characterize the neuronal circuits responsible could benefit the development of these targeted treatment approaches.
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- Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
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- George Washington University, IntimMedicine Specialists, Washington, DC
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Choi HR, Chang Y, Park J, Cho Y, Kim C, Kwon MJ, Kang J, Kwon R, Lim GY, Ahn J, Kim KH, Kim H, Hong YS, Park J, Zhao D, Cho J, Guallar E, Park HY, Ryu S. Early-onset vasomotor symptoms and development of depressive symptoms among premenopausal women. J Affect Disord 2024; 354:376-384. [PMID: 38503358 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.03.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND We investigated the association between vasomotor symptoms (VMSs) and the onset of depressive symptoms among premenopausal women. METHODS This cross-sectional study included 4376 premenopausal women aged 42-52 years, and the cohort study included 2832 women without clinically relevant depressive symptoms at baseline. VMSs included the symptoms of hot flashes and night sweats. Depressive symptoms were evaluated using the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale; a score of ≥16 was considered to define clinically relevant depressive symptoms. RESULTS Premenopausal Women with VMSs at baseline exhibited a higher prevalence of depressive symptoms compared with women without VMSs at baseline (multivariable-adjusted prevalence ratio 1.76, 95 % confidence interval [CI] 1.47-2.11). Among the 2832 women followed up (median, 6.1 years), 406 developed clinically relevant depressive symptoms. Women with versus without VMSs had a significantly higher risk of developing clinically relevant depressive symptoms (multivariable-adjusted hazard ratio, 1.72; 95 % CI 1.39-2.14). VMS severity exhibited a dose-response relationship with depressive symptoms (P for trend <0.05). LIMITATIONS Self-reported questionnaires were only used to obtain VMSs and depressive symptoms, which could have led to misclassification. We also could not directly measure sex hormone levels. CONCLUSIONS Even in the premenopausal stage, women who experience hot flashes or night sweats have an increased risk of present and developed clinically relevant depressive symptoms. It is important to conduct mental health screenings and provide appropriate support to middle-aged women who experience early-onset VMSs.
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- Hye Rin Choi
- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 04514, Republic of Korea; Institute of Medical Research, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 04514, Republic of Korea; Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 04514, Republic of Korea; Department of Clinical Research Design & Evaluation, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul 06355, Republic of Korea.
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 04514, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 04514, Republic of Korea; Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 04514, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Statistics, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul 03063, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 04514, Republic of Korea; Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 04514, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 04514, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 04514, Republic of Korea; Institute of Medical Research, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 04514, Republic of Korea; Institute of Medical Research, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 04514, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 03181, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Epidemiology and Medicine, Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA; McKusick-Nathans Institute, Department of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Departments of Epidemiology and Medicine, Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Departments of Epidemiology and Medicine, Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 04514, Republic of Korea; Department of Clinical Research Design & Evaluation, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul 06355, Republic of Korea; Departments of Epidemiology and Medicine, Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Departments of Epidemiology and Medicine, Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Department of Precision Medicine, National Institute of Health, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju 28159, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 04514, Republic of Korea; Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 04514, Republic of Korea; Department of Clinical Research Design & Evaluation, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul 06355, Republic of Korea.
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Kingsberg S, Banks V, Caetano C, Janssenswillen C, Moeller C, Schoof N, Lee L, Scott M, Nappi RE. Real-world clinical evaluation of natural and induced vasomotor symptoms in the USA and Europe. Climacteric 2024:1-9. [PMID: 38695491 DOI: 10.1080/13697137.2024.2340472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to examine physicians' and patients' perceptions regarding symptom burden and impact in women experiencing natural vasomotor symptoms (nVMS) or vasomotor symptoms induced by endocrine therapy for breast cancer (iVMS). METHODS The cross-sectional survey based on real-world clinical consultations was conducted in the USA and five European countries. Obstetrician-gynecologists, primary-care physicians and oncologists provided demographic and symptom data for patients experiencing VMS; patients optionally self-reported their experiences via questionnaires, including their symptom profile and work/activity burden through the Menopause Quality of Life (MENQOL) and Work Productivity and Activity Impairment (WPAI) tools. RESULTS Physicians completed survey forms on 2451 consulting patients; patients completed 1029 questionnaires. nVMS and iVMS severity was significantly associated with the severity of mood symptoms and sleep disturbances (p < 0.0001). However, around half of the patients with mild nVMS/iVMS also experienced moderate-severe mood changes (55.4%/43.7%) or sleep disturbances (42.4%/40.4%). Presence of mood/sleep disturbances alongside nVMS increased MENQOL vasomotor scores (p = 0.004/p < 0.001). Presence of sleep disturbances increased WPAI activity impairment (p < 0.001) but mood changes did not. Similar findings were reported for iVMS patients. CONCLUSION Significant burden from the triad of natural or induced menopausal symptoms, sleep disturbances and mood changes affected women's daily activities, work and quality of life more than vasomotor symptoms alone.
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- Sheryl Kingsberg
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Medical Affairs & Pharmacovigilance, Pharmaceuticals, Bayer AG, Reading, UK
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- Medical Affairs Women's Healthcare, Bayer Consumer Care, Basel, Switzerland
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- IEG TA WHC, Immunology, Inflammation, Bayer AG, Berlin, Germany
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- IEG TA WHC, Immunology, Inflammation, Bayer AG, Berlin, Germany
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- Respiratory & Women's Health, Adelphi Real World, Bollington, UK
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- Respiratory & Women's Health, Adelphi Real World, Bollington, UK
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- Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Research Center for Reproductive Medicine, Gynecological Endocrinology and Menopause, IRCCS San Matteo Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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Shiozawa A, Mancuso S, Young C, Friderici J, Tran S, Trenz HM. Comparison of Healthcare Costs for Women with Treated Versus Untreated Vasomotor Symptoms Due to Menopause. Adv Ther 2024; 41:1885-1895. [PMID: 38467985 PMCID: PMC11052820 DOI: 10.1007/s12325-024-02821-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The study objective was to estimate all-cause healthcare resource utilization (HCRU) and medical and pharmacy costs for women with treated versus untreated vasomotor symptoms (VMS) due to menopause. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted using US claims data from Optum Research Database (study period: January 1, 2012-February 29, 2020). Women aged 40-63 years with a VMS diagnosis claim and ≥ 12 and ≥ 18 months of continuous enrollment during baseline and follow-up periods, respectively, were included. Women treated for VMS were propensity score matched 1:1 to untreated controls with VMS. Standardized differences (SDIFF) ≥ 10% were considered meaningful. A generalized linear model (gamma distribution, log link, robust standard errors) estimated the total cost of care ratio. Subgroup analyses of on- and off-label treatment costs were conducted. RESULTS Of 117,582 women diagnosed with VMS, 20.5% initiated VMS treatment and 79.5% had no treatment. Treated women (n = 24,057) were matched to untreated VMS controls. There were no differences in HCRU at follow-up (SDIFF < 10%). Pharmacy ($487 vs $320, SDIFF 28.4%) and total ($1803 vs $1536, SDIFF 12.6%) costs were higher in the treated cohort. Total costs were 7% higher in the treated cohort (total cost ratio 1.07, 95% CI 1.05-1.10, P < 0.001). The on-label treatment pharmacy costs ($546 versus $315, SDIFF 38.6%) were higher in the treated cohort. Off-label treatment had higher medical costs ($1393 versus $1201, SDIFF 10.4%). CONCLUSIONS Most women with VMS due to menopause were not treated within 6 months following diagnosis. While both on- and off-label treatment increased the total cost of care compared with untreated controls, those increases were modest in magnitude and should not impede treatment for women who report symptom improvement as a result of treatment.
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- Aki Shiozawa
- Medical Affairs US, Astellas Pharma, Inc., 1 Astellas Way, Northbrook, IL, 60062, USA.
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- Medical Affairs US, Astellas Pharma, Inc., 1 Astellas Way, Northbrook, IL, 60062, USA
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- Medical Affairs US, Astellas Pharma, Inc., 1 Astellas Way, Northbrook, IL, 60062, USA
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Yu Q, Ming F, Ma J, Cai Y, Wang L, Ren M, Zhang J, Ma X, Miyazaki K, He W, Wang X. Long-term safety of fezolinetant in Chinese women with vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause: the phase 3 open-label MOONLIGHT 3 clinical trial. J Int Med Res 2024; 52:3000605241246624. [PMID: 38818887 PMCID: PMC11143821 DOI: 10.1177/03000605241246624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to assess long-term safety and tolerability of fezolinetant, a nonhormonal neurokinin 3 receptor antagonist, among Chinese women with vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause participating in the MOONLIGHT 3 trial. METHODS In this phase 3 open-label study, women in menopause aged 40-65 years received fezolinetant 30 mg once daily for 52 weeks. The primary endpoint was frequency and severity of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs), assessed at every visit through week 52 and one follow-up visit at week 55. RESULTS Overall, 150 women were enrolled (mean age, 54 years) and 105 completed treatment. The frequency of TEAEs was 88.7%. Most TEAEs were mild (63.3%) or moderate (22.7%). The most common TEAE was upper respiratory tract infection (16.0%), followed by dizziness, headache, and protein urine present (10.7% each). There was no clinically relevant change (mean ± standard deviation) in endometrial thickness (baseline, 2.95 ± 1.11 mm; week 52, 2.94 ± 1.18 mm). Alanine aminotransferase and/or aspartate aminotransferase levels >3 times the upper limit of normal were reported in 1.4% of women; no Hy's Law cases occurred. CONCLUSIONS Fezolinetant 30 mg once daily was generally safe and well tolerated over a 52-week period among women in China with vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause.ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04451226.
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- Qi Yu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Liuzhou People’s Hospital, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Hunan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chengdu Women’s & Children’s Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jinlin Province FAW General Hospital, Jilin, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhongda Hospital Southeast University, Jiangsu, China
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- Astellas (China) Investment Co, Ltd, Beijing, China
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- Astellas (China) Investment Co, Ltd, Beijing, China
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- Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc., Northbrook, IL, USA
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- Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc., Northbrook, IL, USA
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Wang Y, Miao X, Viwattanakulvanid P. Effects of a therapeutic lifestyle modification intervention on cardiometabolic health, sexual functioning and health-related quality of life in perimenopausal Chinese women: protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e082944. [PMID: 38626978 PMCID: PMC11029459 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-082944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Perimenopause is a critical transitional period in reproductive ageing. A set of physiological and psychological changes can affect perimenopausal women's quality of life and further threaten their older adult health conditions. In China, less than one-third of midlife women with menopausal symptoms have actively sought professional healthcare. Regarding the public health significance of comprehensive menopause management, the current study aims to investigate the effects of a therapeutic lifestyle modification (TLM) intervention on cardiometabolic health, sexual functioning and health-related quality of life among perimenopausal Chinese women. METHOD AND ANALYSIS A randomised controlled trial with two parallel arms will be conducted at the gynaecology outpatient department of Yunnan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. 94 eligible perimenopausal women aged between 40 and 55 years will be recruited for the study. The TLM intervention consists of four elements: menopause-related health education, dietary guidance, pelvic floor muscle training and Bafa Wubu Tai Chi exercise. Participants will be randomly assigned (1:1) to receive either the 12-week TLM intervention or routine care via stratified blocked randomisation. The primary outcome is quality of life; secondary outcomes of interest include sexual functioning and cardiometabolic health. The outcome measures will be assessed at baseline and post-intervention. To explore the effects of the intervention, linear mixed models will be applied to test the changes between the two groups over time in each outcome based on an intention-to-treat analysis. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The Research Ethics Review Committee of Chulalongkorn University (COA No 178/66) and the Medical Ethics Committee of Yunnan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (IRB-AF-027-2022/02-02) approved the study protocol. Written informed consent will be obtained from all participants. Results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and disseminated through conferences. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ChiCTR2300070648.
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- Yuru Wang
- College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, People's Republic of China
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Mainini G, Ercolano S, De Simone R, Iavarone I, Lizza R, Passaro M. Dietary Supplementation of Myo-Inositol, Cocoa Polyphenols, and Soy Isoflavones Improves Vasomotor Symptoms and Metabolic Profile in Menopausal Women with Metabolic Syndrome: A Retrospective Clinical Study. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:598. [PMID: 38674244 PMCID: PMC11052504 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60040598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Background and Objectives: Hormonal changes physiologically occurring in menopausal women may increase the risk of developing metabolic and vasomotor disturbances, which contribute to increase the risk of developing other concomitant pathologies, such as metabolic syndrome (MetS). Materials and Methods: Retrospective data from 200 menopausal women with MetS and vasomotor symptoms taking one sachet per day of the dietary supplement INOFOLIC® NRT (Farmares srl, Rome, Italy) were collected. Each sachet consisted of myo-Inositol (2000 mg), cocoa polyphenols (30 mg), and soy isoflavones (80 mg, of which 50 mg is genistin). Patients recorded their symptoms through a medical questionnaire at the beginning of the administration (T0) and after 6 months (T1). Results: We observed an improvement in both the frequency and the severity of hot flushes: increased percentage of 2-3 hot flushes (28 at T0 vs. 65% at T1, p value < 0.001) and decreased percentage of 4-9 hot flushes (54% at T0 vs. 18% at T1, p value < 0.001). Moreover, symptoms of depression improved after supplementation (87% at T0 vs. 56% at T1 of patients reported moderate depression symptoms, p value < 0.001). Regarding metabolic profile, women improved body mass index and waist circumference with a reduction in the percentage of overweight and obesity women (88% at T0 vs. 51% at T1, p value = 0.01; 14% at T0 vs. 9% at T1, p value = 0.04). In addition, the number of women suffering from non-insulin dependent diabetes reduced (26% at T0 vs. 16% at T1, p value = 0.04). Conclusions: These data corroborate previously observed beneficial effects of the oral administration of myo-Inositol, cocoa polyphenols, and soy isoflavones against menopausal symptoms in the study population. Considering the promising results of the present study, further prospective controlled clinical trials are needed to deeply understand and support the efficacy of these natural compounds for the management of menopausal symptoms.
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- Giampaolo Mainini
- Società Campano Calabro Apulo Lucana di Ginecologia ed Ostetricia (S.C.C.A.L.), 80133 Naples, Italy
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Elavsky S, Burda M, Cipryan L, Kutáč P, Bužga M, Jandackova V, Chow SM, Jandacka D. Physical activity and menopausal symptoms: evaluating the contribution of obesity, fitness, and ambient air pollution status. Menopause 2024; 31:310-319. [PMID: 38377450 PMCID: PMC10959689 DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000002319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The menopausal transition is accompanied by transient symptoms that have been linked to subclinical cardiovascular disease (CVD); CVD has also been linked to air pollution. Physical activity (PA) reduces CVD, improves body composition, and can reduce menopausal symptoms. The purpose of this study was to assess the links between PA and menopausal symptoms and whether obesity, fitness, and air pollution status play a role in this relationship. METHODS Women (40-60 y; N = 243; mean [SD] age, 47.8 [5.6] y) from areas with high versus low air pollution enrolled in the Healthy Aging in Industrial Environment Program 4 prospective cohort study completed psychological, cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, and menopausal status screening followed by a 14-day prospective assessment of menopausal symptoms (Menopause Rating Scale) using a mobile application. Daily PA was assessed objectively across 14 days via Fitbit Charge 3 monitor. General linear mixed models were conducted and controlled for age, menopausal status, day in the study, wear time, and neuroticism. RESULTS Peri/postmenopausal women ( β = 0.43, P < 0.001) and those residing in a high-air-pollution environment ( β = 0.45, P < 0.05) reported more somatovegetative symptoms. Hot flashes alone were associated with peri/postmenopausal status ( β = 0.45, P < 0.001), and for women residing in a high-air-pollution environment, lower reporting of hot flashes was observed on days when a woman was more physically active than usual ( β = -0.15, P < 0.001). No associations were found for cardiorespiratory fitness and visceral fat with any of the symptoms. CONCLUSIONS PA may enhance resilience to hot flashes, especially when residing in high-air-pollution environments where we also observed higher reporting of somatovegetative menopausal symptoms.
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- Steriani Elavsky
- Department of Human Movement Studies, Faculty of Education, University of Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Institute for Research and Applications of Fuzzy Modeling, University of Ostrava, Czech Republic IT4Innovations
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- Department of Human Movement Studies, Faculty of Education, University of Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Department of Human Movement Studies, Faculty of Education, University of Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Department of Human Movement Studies, Faculty of Education, University of Ostrava, Czech Republic
- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Health and Human Development, Penn State University, USA
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- Department of Human Movement Studies, Faculty of Education, University of Ostrava, Czech Republic
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Bonga KN, Mishra A, Maiti R, Padhy BM, Meher BR, Srinivasan A. Efficacy and Safety of Fezolinetant for the Treatment of Menopause-Associated Vasomotor Symptoms: A Meta-analysis. Obstet Gynecol 2024; 143:393-402. [PMID: 38227939 DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000005508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy and adverse events of fezolinetant for treating vasomotor symptoms (VMS) of menopause. DATA SOURCES PubMed/MEDLINE, ClinicalTrials.gov , EMBASE, Cochrane Database, Scopus, and WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform were searched through June 2023 for publications and randomized controlled trials on fezolinetant compared with placebo in menopausal women who experienced moderate-to-severe VMS. METHODS OF STUDY SELECTION Our literature search identified 330 articles, of which five studies with six reports were included in our meta-analysis per our eligibility criteria. TABULATION, INTEGRATION, AND RESULTS The risk of bias was evaluated using Cochrane's RoB 2 (Risk of Bias version 2) tool, quality of evidence was graded using the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) approach, and outcome measures data for effect size were pooled in random-effects model and rated. A total of 2,168 participants from five randomized clinical trials (six reports) were included. Fezolinetant significantly lowered VMS frequency, with pooled mean difference of 2.62 (95% CI, 1.84-3.41). The pooled mean difference for fezolinetant compared with placebo for the MENQOL (Menopause-Specific Quality of Life) measure was -0.60 (95% CI, -0.92 to -0.28), and the mean percentage improvement in VMS frequency was 22.51% (95% CI, 15.35-29.67). Fezolinetant was associated with improvement in sleep quality when compared with placebo. CONCLUSION Fezolinetant is effective in lowering moderate-to-severe VMS frequency and sleep disturbances in postmenopausal women. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO, CRD42023427616.
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- Krishna Nikhila Bonga
- Department of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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Campos MLP, Bianchi-Ferraro AMHM, de Oliveira CD, Nogueira MCC, Sartori MGF, Fusco I, Lugollo AF, De Góis Speck NM. Fractional CO 2 Laser, Radiofrequency and Topical Estrogen for Treating Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: A Pilot Study Evaluating the Vulvar Vestibule. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 60:80. [PMID: 38256341 PMCID: PMC10818998 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60010080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Background and Objectives: Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) affects more than half of postmenopausal women. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and histological aspects of microablative fractionated CO2 laser (CO2L), microablative fractionated radiofrequency (RF) and intravaginal estrogen (ET) therapy as GSM treatments for the vulvar vestibule. Materials and Methods: This study included postmenopausal women with at least one moderate-to-severe complaint of GSM. Women in the CO2L and RF groups received three monthly sessions of outpatient vulvovaginal therapy. The procedures were performed 30 min after applying 4% lidocaine gel to the vulva and vaginal introitus. Vulvar vestibular pain was assessed after each application using a 10-point VAS. A follow-up evaluation was performed 120 days after beginning each treatment. Digital images of the vulva were obtained and a 5-point Likert scale (1 = much worse, 2 = worse, 3 = neutral, 4 = better, 5 = much better) was used to assess the global post-treatment women's impression of improvement regarding GSM. Results: A significant change in clinical aspects of the vulva was observed after all treatments with a reduction in the atrophic global vulvar aspect and an enhancement of the trophic aspect. High satisfaction was also reported after treatment according to the Likert scale evaluation: CO2L (4.55 ± 0.97), RF (4.54 ± 0.95), CT (4 ± 1.41), p = 0.066. Histological evaluation revealed enhanced dermal papillae before pre-treatment, significantly reducing post-treatment in all groups (p = 0.002). No unintended effects were reported. Conclusions: CO2L, RF, and ET significantly improved GSM concerning the vulvar vestibule at the 4 months follow-up.
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- Departamento de Ginecologia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), 04024-002 São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Patologia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), 04024-002 São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ginecologia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), 04024-002 São Paulo, Brazil
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Vasomotor symptoms are frequently experienced by women during menopause and have been linked to obesity. Severity of menopausal symptoms is a distinct construct from presence of symptoms, and the relation between severity of symptoms and obesity is less established. The purpose of this brief narrative review was to summarize evidence from recent studies on associations between menopausal symptom severity and measures of obesity. RECENT FINDINGS Sixteen articles were identified that specifically assessed and reported on the severity of menopausal symptoms in relation to measures of obesity including body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio. Most studies to date show that greater BMI, waist size, and waist-to-hip ratio are associated with greater severity of menopausal symptoms. Given the large segment of women who will experience symptoms and that severity of symptoms influences treatment decisions, future studies are needed to determine how weight management efforts may reduce the severity of menopausal symptoms.
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- Vivian Cao
- Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA.
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Kingsberg SA, Schulze-Rath R, Mulligan C, Moeller C, Caetano C, Bitzer J. Global view of vasomotor symptoms and sleep disturbance in menopause: a systematic review. Climacteric 2023; 26:537-549. [PMID: 37751852 DOI: 10.1080/13697137.2023.2256658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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Studies have shown racial/ethnic differences in the prevalence of vasomotor symptoms (VMS), sleep disturbance and VMS treatment in menopause. To assess the reproducibility of these differences, we systematically reviewed observational studies, published in 2000-2021, reporting the prevalence/incidence of VMS, sleep disturbance or treatment use in menopausal women stratified by race/ethnicity. We screened 3799 records from PubMed and Embase and included 27 papers (19 studies). No incidence data were found. Prevalence data varied widely, but some common patterns emerged. In all five studies comparing VMS between Black women and White, Hispanic and/or East Asian women, the prevalence was highest in Black women and lowest in East Asian women. The prevalence of sleep disturbance overall was compared among Black, White and East Asian women in two study populations, and was highest in White women in both papers. Sleep disturbance was more common than VMS in East Asian women. In all four studies comparing hormone therapy use between White women and Black and/or East Asian women, treatment use was more common in White women. These results highlight the need for individualized counseling and treatment, outreach to under-served minorities, and standardized definitions and outcome measures for VMS and sleep disturbance for future studies.
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- S A Kingsberg
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Medical Affairs & Pharmacovigilance, Pharmaceuticals, Bayer AG, Berlin, Germany
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- Evidence Synthesis, Beacon Medical Communications, Brighton, UK
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- Medical Affairs & Pharmacovigilance, Pharmaceuticals, Bayer AG, Berlin, Germany
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- Pharmaceuticals, Medical Affairs Women's Healthcare, Bayer AG, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Dahlgren MK, Kosereisoglu D, Smith RT, Sagar KA, Lambros AM, El-Abboud C, Gruber SA. Identifying Variables Associated with Menopause-Related Shame and Stigma: Results from a National Survey Study. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2023; 32:1182-1191. [PMID: 37852008 DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2023.0185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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Background: Despite the significance of menopause as a natural biological milestone experienced by approximately half the population, few studies have evaluated factors associated with menopause-related shame and stigma. Given previous research indicating increased shame and stigma are associated with negative outcomes that directly impact health (e.g., reduced access to health care), it is critical to identify variables associated with menopause-related shame and stigma. Materials and Methods: As part of a larger, national survey, 214 perimenopausal (n = 111) and postmenopausal (n = 103) individuals completed self-report questionnaires assessing demographics and menopause-related symptoms, shame, and stigma. Regression analyses examined variables associated with shame and stigma. Results: Over a third of respondents reported feeling shame related to their menopause-related symptoms (37.4%), while the majority of respondents reported feeling stigma associated with symptoms (82.7%). In addition, most respondents endorsed talking about their symptoms with friends, family, partners, or doctors (80.8%), and felt that their peers might experience the same symptoms (93.9%). Regression analyses identified several significant predictor variables; in particular, more severe psychosocial and urogenital symptoms, higher education level, and younger age were significantly associated with greater odds of reporting shame and stigma. Conclusions: Overall, findings suggest that even though menopausal individuals report feeling their symptoms are similar to their peers, shame and stigma are significantly associated with these symptoms, which may be impacted by symptom severity and socioeconomic factors. Results suggest that younger individuals (i.e., those just entering perimenopause) with more education may be more likely to feel shame and stigma, which could inform interventional strategies and improve clinical outcomes.
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- Mary Kathryn Dahlgren
- Cognitive and Clinical Neuroimaging Core, McLean Imaging Center, McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts, USA
- Marijuana Investigations for Neuroscientific Discovery (MIND) Program, McLean Imaging Center, McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Cognitive and Clinical Neuroimaging Core, McLean Imaging Center, McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts, USA
- Marijuana Investigations for Neuroscientific Discovery (MIND) Program, McLean Imaging Center, McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts, USA
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- Cognitive and Clinical Neuroimaging Core, McLean Imaging Center, McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts, USA
- Marijuana Investigations for Neuroscientific Discovery (MIND) Program, McLean Imaging Center, McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts, USA
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- Cognitive and Clinical Neuroimaging Core, McLean Imaging Center, McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts, USA
- Marijuana Investigations for Neuroscientific Discovery (MIND) Program, McLean Imaging Center, McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Cognitive and Clinical Neuroimaging Core, McLean Imaging Center, McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts, USA
- Marijuana Investigations for Neuroscientific Discovery (MIND) Program, McLean Imaging Center, McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts, USA
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- Cognitive and Clinical Neuroimaging Core, McLean Imaging Center, McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts, USA
- Marijuana Investigations for Neuroscientific Discovery (MIND) Program, McLean Imaging Center, McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts, USA
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- Cognitive and Clinical Neuroimaging Core, McLean Imaging Center, McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts, USA
- Marijuana Investigations for Neuroscientific Discovery (MIND) Program, McLean Imaging Center, McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Shi JW, Fan DX, Li MQ. The Relationship between Cadmium Exposure and Mortality in Postmenopausal Females: A Cohort Study of 2001-2018 NHANES. Nutrients 2023; 15:4604. [PMID: 37960256 PMCID: PMC10647223 DOI: 10.3390/nu15214604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Cadmium is one of the most harmful elements to human health, and the health of postmenopausal females is an important public health issue. However, the correlation between exposure to cadmium and the survival status of postmenopausal women is currently not fully clear. This research intended to explore the correlation between cadmium exposure and mortality among postmenopausal females using a representative sample of the population in the U.S. We drew upon the data of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2001-2018). Cox's proportional hazards models and a restricted cubic spline regression (RCS) model were utilized to analyze the correlation between blood and urine cadmium and the mortality of postmenopausal women. Stratified analyses also were conducted to identify the highest risk factor of mortality for the participants. The mean concentration of blood cadmium was 0.59 μg/L, and the mean concentration of urine cadmium was 0.73 μg/g creatinine. Higher cadmium concentrations in blood and urine were significantly related to an increase in all-cause mortality for postmenopausal females after adjustment for multivariate covariates. Furthermore, there was a linear positive correlation between urine cadmium concentrations and cancer mortality, while there was no correlation between blood cadmium and cancer death. The correlation between cadmium concentrations and all-cause mortality is stronger in older, more overweight women with a history of hypertension or smoking. We propose that cadmium remains an important risk factor of all-cause and cancer mortality among postmenopausal females in the U.S. Further decreases in cadmium exposure in the population can promote the health of postmenopausal women and prolong their lifespan.
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- Jia-Wei Shi
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200080, China;
- Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200080, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200080, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200080, China;
- Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200080, China
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DePree B, Shiozawa A, King D, Schild A, Zhou M, Yang H, Mancuso S. Association of menopausal vasomotor symptom severity with sleep and work impairments: a US survey. Menopause 2023; 30:887-897. [PMID: 37625086 PMCID: PMC10487384 DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000002237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Menopausal vasomotor symptoms commonly disrupt sleep and affect daytime productivity. This online survey evaluated associations between vasomotor symptom severity and perceived sleep quality and work productivity. METHODS Participants were perimenopausal or postmenopausal US women aged 40 to 65 years with ≥14 vasomotor symptom episodes per week for ≥1 week in the past month. The women, who were recruited from Dynata panels via email invitation and categorized by vasomotor symptom severity based on the Menopause Rating Scale, were surveyed about sleep and work productivity and completed the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Sleep Disturbance Short Form 8b (primary outcome) and Sleep-Related Impairment Short Form 8a, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and Work Productivity and Activity Impairment questionnaire. RESULTS Among 619 respondents (mean age, 53 y; White, 91%; perimenopausal, 34%; postmenopausal, 66%; 57.5% were never treated for vasomotor symptoms), vasomotor symptoms were mild in 88, moderate in 266, and severe in 265. A majority (58% overall) were employed, including 64.8%, 49.6%, and 64.2% of women with mild, moderate, and severe VMS, respectively. Of the 90.8% who reported that vasomotor symptoms affect sleep (81.8%, 86.8%, and 97.7% of those with mild, moderate, and severe VMS), 83.1% reported sleep-related changes in productivity (75.0%, 73.2%, and 94.2%, respectively). Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Sleep Disturbance Short Form 8b mean T scores in the mild (T score, 53.5), moderate (57.3), and severe (59.8) VMS cohorts indicated more sleep disturbance than in the general population (T score, 50; overall P < 0.001 before and after controlling for confounding variables). Sleep-Related Impairment 8a results were similar. Vasomotor symptom severity was positively associated with Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index mean scores, presenteeism, absenteeism, overall work impairment, and impairment in general activities. CONCLUSIONS Greater vasomotor symptom severity was associated with more sleep disturbance, more sleep-related impairment, worse sleep quality, and greater impairment in daytime activities and work productivity.
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- Barbara DePree
- From the Women's Specialty Care, Holland Hospital, Holland, MI
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- Clinical Development, Astellas Pharma, Inc, Northbrook, IL
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- Clinical Development, Astellas Pharma, Inc, Northbrook, IL
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- Clinical Development, Astellas Pharma, Inc, Northbrook, IL
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- Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Analysis Group, Inc, Boston, MA
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- Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Analysis Group, Inc, Boston, MA
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- Clinical Development, Astellas Pharma, Inc, Northbrook, IL
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Gibson CJ, Shiozawa A, Epstein AJ, Han W, Mancuso S. Association between vasomotor symptom frequency and weight gain in the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation. Menopause 2023; 30:709-716. [PMID: 37314873 PMCID: PMC10309105 DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000002198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The menopause transition is associated with weight gain in women. We examined whether changes in vasomotor symptom (VMS) frequency precede weight changes. METHODS This longitudinal retrospective analysis included data from the multisite, multiethnic Study of Women's Health Across the Nation. Women in premenopause or perimenopause aged 42 to 52 years at baseline self-reported VMS frequency (hot flashes/night sweats) and sleep problems at up to 10 annual visits. Menopause status, weight, body mass index, and waist circumference were compared across visits. The primary objective was to measure the association between VMS frequency and weight gain using a lagged approach with first-difference regression models. Secondary objectives were to statistically quantify mediation by sleep problems and moderation by menopause status and explore the association between cumulative, 10-year VMS exposure and long-term weight gain. RESULTS The primary analysis sample included 2,361 participants (12,030 visits; 1995-2008). Increased VMS frequency across visits was associated with subsequently increased weight (0.24 kg), body mass index (0.08 kg/m 2 ), and waist circumference (0.20 cm). Cumulative exposure to a high frequency of VMS (≥6 d/2 wk) over 10 consecutive annual visits was associated with increases in weight measures, including a 3.0-cm increase in waist circumference. Contemporaneous sleep problems mediated no more than 27% of waist circumference increases. Menopause status was not a consistent moderator. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that increases in VMS, onset of a high frequency of VMS, and persistent VMS symptoms over time may precede weight gain in women.
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- Carolyn J. Gibson
- From the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, CA
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- Astellas Pharma, Inc., Northbrook, IL
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Sobczak K, Wochna K, Antosiak-Cyrak K, Domaszewska K. The Effects of 6-Month Aqua Aerobics Training on Cardiometabolic Parameters in Perimenopausal Women-A Randomized Controlled Trial. BIOLOGY 2023; 12:588. [PMID: 37106789 PMCID: PMC10136125 DOI: 10.3390/biology12040588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Menopause is a time when women experience a number of physiological and anatomical changes resulting from a decline in ovarian function. It can be concluded that cardiovascular disease increases in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women, irrespective of age-related changes. Engaging in the amount of moderate physical activity recommended by the World Health Organization helps reduce the risk of death and adverse health events. The aim of the present study was to assess the effect of a 6-month aqua aerobics programme on cardiometabolic (anthropometric and biochemical) parameters in perimenopausal women. METHODS In this study, 30 women (control group-16, study group-14) participated in the 6-month aqua aerobics training programme. The mean age of women was 47.67 ± 6.79 year and BMI 26.33 ± 3.64 kg/m2. At the beginning and at the end of the study, anthropometric and blood samples analysis were performed. In the blood, lipid profile, morphotic elements were determined. Body composition, waist-hip ratio (WHR), visceral adiposity index (VAI), blood pressure (BP) were measured. RESULTS The aqua aerobics programme resulted in a significant decrease in the WHR (p < 0.05; ES: 2.143), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (p < 0.05; ES: 1.005), and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PRL) (p < 0.05; ES: 0.460) and an increase in haemoglobin (HGB) concentration (p < 0.05; ES: 0.643). CONCLUSIONS The type of physical activity described in the present study is a great way for perimenopausal women to take care of their overall well-being. The reduction in selected cardiometabolic parameters is important from the point of view of the protection of women's health.
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- Katarzyna Sobczak
- Department of Swimming and Water Lifesaving, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Poznan University of Physical Education, Królowej Jadwigi Street 27/39, 61-871 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Swimming and Water Lifesaving, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Poznan University of Physical Education, Królowej Jadwigi Street 27/39, 61-871 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Swimming and Water Lifesaving, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Poznan University of Physical Education, Królowej Jadwigi Street 27/39, 61-871 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, Poznan University of Physical Education, Królowej Jadwigi Street 27/39, 61-871 Poznań, Poland
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Lederman S, Ottery FD, Cano A, Santoro N, Shapiro M, Stute P, Thurston RC, English M, Franklin C, Lee M, Neal-Perry G. Fezolinetant for treatment of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause (SKYLIGHT 1): a phase 3 randomised controlled study. Lancet 2023; 401:1091-1102. [PMID: 36924778 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(23)00085-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 58.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Neurokinin 3 receptor antagonists are potential non-hormonal therapies for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms in menopausal women as options are scarce for those who cannot or do not want to take hormone therapy. Fezolinetant is one of the first non-hormonal neurokinin 3 receptor antagonists in development for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms due to menopause. This study investigated the safety and efficacy of fezolinetant for the treatment of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause. METHODS SKYLIGHT 1 is a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 12-week, phase 3 trial with a 40-week active treatment extension. This trial was done at 97 facilities across the USA, Canada, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Spain, and the UK. Women aged 40-65 years with an average of seven or more moderate-to-severe hot flashes per day were randomly assigned (1:1:1) to once-daily exact-matched placebo, fezolinetant 30 mg, or fezolinetant 45 mg. Randomisation was done using a web-based interactive response system and investigators, project team members, clinical staff, and participants were masked to treatment assignment. Coprimary endpoints were mean change in frequency and severity of vasomotor symptoms from baseline to weeks 4 and 12. The efficacy and safety analyses comprised all randomly assigned participants who received at least one dose of study drug. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04003155) and is completed. FINDINGS Between July 11, 2019, and Aug 11, 2021, 2205 women were recruited of whom 175 were assigned to placebo, 176 to fezolinetant 30 mg, and 176 to fezolinetant 45 mg (175 in the placebo group, 174 in the fezolinetant 30 mg group, and 173 in the fezolinetant 45 mg received at least one dose [safety analysis set]). One participant randomly assigned to fezolinetant 45 mg received fezolinetant 30 mg in error, so the efficacy analysis set (full analysis set) consisted of 173 in the fezolinetant 30 mg group and 174 in the fezolinetant 45 mg group. 23 participants in the placebo group, 31 in the fezolinetant 30 mg group, and 13 in the fezolinetant 45 mg group discontinued treatment before week 12, mostly due to adverse events or participant withdrawal. Compared with placebo, fezolinetant 30 mg and fezolinetant 45 mg significantly reduced the frequency of vasomotor symptoms at week 4 (difference in change in least squares mean -1·87 [SE 0·42; p<0·001], -2·07 [SE 0·42; p<0·001]) and week 12 (-2·39 [SE 0·44; p<0·001], -2·55 [SE 0·43; p<0·001]). Compared with placebo, fezolinetant 30 mg and 45 mg significantly reduced the severity of vasomotor symptoms at week 4 (-0·15 [0·06; p=0·012], -0·19 [0·06; p=0·002]) and week 12 (-0·24 [0·08; p=0·002], -0·20 [0·08; p=0·007]). Improvements in frequency and severity of vasomotor symptoms were observed after 1 week and maintained over 52 weeks. During the first 12 weeks, treatment-emergent adverse events occurred in 65 (37%) of 174 women in the fezolinetant 30 mg group, 75 (43%) of 173 in the fezolinetant 45 mg group, and 78 (45%) of 175 in the placebo group. The incidence of liver enzyme elevations was low (placebo n=1; fezolinetant 30 mg n=2; fezolinetant 45 mg n=0) and these events were generally asymptomatic, transient, and resolved while on treatment or after treatment discontinuation. INTERPRETATION Data support the clinical use of fezolinetant as a non-hormonal treatment for vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause. The study was placebo-controlled for 12 weeks followed by a 40-week blinded extension to assess the maintenance of effect. Furthermore, the population studied was diverse and representative of the potential target population for fezolinetant therapy. Further characterisation of the benefit of fezolinetant on quality of life, including on symptoms of mood and sexual wellbeing, merits investigation. FUNDING Astellas Pharma.
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- Department of Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- University Clinic for Gynecology, Inselspital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Astellas Pharma Global Development, Northbrook, IL, USA
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- Astellas Pharma Global Development, Northbrook, IL, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
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Neal-Perry G, Cano A, Lederman S, Nappi RE, Santoro N, Wolfman W, English M, Franklin C, Valluri U, Ottery FD. Safety of Fezolinetant for Vasomotor Symptoms Associated With Menopause: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstet Gynecol 2023; 141:737-747. [PMID: 36897180 PMCID: PMC10026946 DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000005114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the safety, tolerability, and effect of fezolinetant on endometrial health over 52 weeks. METHODS We conducted a phase 3, randomized, double-blind, 52-week safety study (SKYLIGHT 4 [Study to Find Out How Safe Long-term Treatment With Fezolinetant is in Women With Hot Flashes Going Through Menopause]) of placebo, fezolinetant 30 mg, and fezolinetant 45 mg once daily (1:1:1). Participants were postmenopausal and seeking treatment for vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause. Primary endpoints were treatment-emergent adverse events, percentage of participants with endometrial hyperplasia, and percentage with endometrial malignancy. Endometrial hyperplasia or malignancy was evaluated according to U.S. Food and Drug Administration guidance (point estimate of 1% or less with an upper bound of one-sided 95% CI of 4% or less). Secondary endpoints included change in bone mineral density (BMD) and trabecular bone score. A sample size of 1,740 was calculated to enable observation of one or more events (≈80% probability for events with background rate of less than 1%). RESULTS A total of 1,830 participants were randomized and took one or more medication dose (July 2019-January 2022). Treatment-emergent adverse events occurred in 64.1% (391/610) of the placebo group, 67.9% (415/611) of the fezolinetant 30-mg group, and 63.9% (389/609) of the fezolinetant 45-mg group. Treatment-emergent adverse events leading to discontinuation were similar across groups (placebo, 26/610 [4.3%]; fezolinetant 30 mg, 34/611 [5.6%]; fezolinetant 45 mg, 28/609 [4.6%]). Endometrial safety was assessed in 599 participants. In the fezolinetant 45-mg group, 1 of 203 participants had endometrial hyperplasia (0.5%; upper limit of one-sided 95% CI 2.3%); there were no cases in the placebo (0/186) or fezolinetant 30 mg (0/210) group. Endometrial malignancy occurred in 1 of 210 in the fezolinetant 30-mg group (0.5%; 95% CI 2.2%) with no cases in the other groups. Liver enzyme elevations more than three times the upper limit of normal occurred in 6 of 583 placebo, 8 of 590 fezolinetant 30 mg, and 12 of 589 fezolinetant 45 mg participants; no Hy's law cases were reported (ie, no severe drug-induced liver injury with alanine aminotransferase or aspartate aminotransferase more than three times the upper limit of normal and total bilirubin more than two times the upper limit of normal, with no elevation of alkaline phosphatase and no other reason to explain the combination). Changes in BMD and trabecular bone score were similar across groups. CONCLUSION Results from SKYLIGHT 4 confirm the 52-week safety and tolerability of fezolinetant and support its continued development. FUNDING SOURCE Astellas Pharma Inc. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04003389.
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- Genevieve Neal-Perry
- UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; the University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Altus Research, Lake Worth, Florida; the Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Fondazione Policlinico IRCCS S. Matteo, Pavia, Italy; the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado; the University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; and Astellas Pharma Global Development, Northbrook, Illinois
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Sex-Specific Neurocognitive Impairment. Neurol Clin 2023; 41:359-369. [PMID: 37030963 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncl.2023.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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This article explores sex-specific neurocognitive impairment. It first defines relevant terms such as gender and sex. Next, it describes the nature of the problem including under-representation of women and other gender and sexual minorities in neuroscience research, including cognitive studies. A biopsychosocial framework is employed to account for structural and social determinants of health in sex/gender-specific neurocognitive impairment. Issues in assessment including the use of gender/sex-specific normative data are also discussed. Lastly, the article covers the current state of research as it relates to sex/gender-specific neurocognitive impairment across a range of medical conditions including neurodegenerative diseases and coronavirus disease-2019.
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Alizadeh A, Mohammah-Alizadeh-Charandabi S, Khodaie L, Mirghafourvand M. Effect of Nigella sativa L. seed oil on urinary incontinence and quality of life in menopausal women: A triple-blind randomized controlled trial. Phytother Res 2023; 37:2012-2023. [PMID: 36640148 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Increased urinary incontinence is one of the most common changes during menopause. This study aimed to investigate the effect of Nigella sativa L. seed oil on urinary incontinence and quality of life (QoL) (primary outcomes) and sexual function (secondary outcome) in menopausal women. In this triple-blind randomized controlled trial, 60 women in Tabriz-Iran were equally allocated into two treatment and control groups using block randomization. The women applied 2-3 drops of Nigella sativa L. seed oil or placebo on their stomachs below the novel twice a day for 8 weeks. The data collection instruments were completed at baseline and just after the intervention. After intervention, the mean rank score of mixed urinary incontinence was significantly lower (p = .04) and the mean score of the incontinence-QoL was significantly higher (mean difference 12.63, 95% CI 2.33 to 22.93; p = .017) in the treatment group than the control group. However, there were no significant differences in stress incontinence, urge incontinence, sexual function, and menopause-specific QoL of women between the groups (p > .05). The results indicated the positive effect of the Nigella sativa L. seed oil on mixed incontinence and incontinence-QoL; nevertheless, to make a certain conclusion, further studies are required.
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- Afsaneh Alizadeh
- Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Professor, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Scime NV, Shea AK, Faris P, Brennand EA. Impact of lifetime lactation on the risk and duration of frequent vasomotor symptoms: A longitudinal dose-response analysis. BJOG 2023; 130:89-98. [PMID: 35993429 PMCID: PMC9729369 DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.17274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the association between lifetime lactation and risk and duration of frequent vasomotor symptoms (VMS). DESIGN Prospective cohort. SETTING USA, 1995-2008. SAMPLE 2356 parous midlife women in the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation. METHODS Lifetime lactation was defined as the duration of breastfeeding across all births in months. We used generalised estimating equations to analyse risk of frequent VMS and Cox regression to analyse duration of frequent VMS in years. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Frequent VMS (hot flashes and night sweats) were measured annually for 10 years, defined as occurring ≥6 days in the past 2 weeks. RESULTS Overall, 57.1% of women reported hot flashes and 43.0% reported night sweats during follow-up. Lifetime lactation was inversely associated with hot flashes plateauing at 12 months of breastfeeding (6 months: adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 0.85, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.75-0.96; 12 months: AOR 0.78, 95% CI 0.65-0.93) and was inversely associated with night sweats in a downward linear fashion (6 months: AOR 0.93, 95% CI 0.81-1.08; 18 months: AOR 0.82, 95% CI 0.67-1.02; 30 months: AOR 0.73, 95% CI 0.56-0.97). Lifetime lactation was associated with shorter duration of hot flashes and night sweats in a quadratic (bell-shaped) fashion. The association was strongest at 12-18 months of breastfeeding and significant for hot flashes (6 months: adjusted hazard ratio [AHR] 1.35, 95% CI 1.11-1.65; 18 months: AHR 1.54, 95% CI 1.16-2.03; 30 months: AHR 1.18, 95% CI 0.83-1.68). CONCLUSIONS Longer lifetime lactation is associated with decreased risk and duration of frequent VMS.
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- Natalie V. Scime
- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA), McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Data & Analytics, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Kim S, Kim SM, Kim DS, Han S, Hong JS, Seo JS. Level of Psychological and Somatic Symptoms Predict Perimenopausal Syndrome Severity Better Than Obstetric and Psychiatric History Do Among Korean Women. Psychiatry Investig 2023; 20:18-26. [PMID: 36721882 PMCID: PMC9890039 DOI: 10.30773/pi.2022.0249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 10/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Menopause symptoms can vary in type, duration, and severity. The purpose of this study was to investigate the key factors predicting severe symptoms among Korean perimenopausal women with various demographic data, obstetric and psychiatric histories, and menopausal symptoms screening scale scores. METHODS Data were collected from 1,060 women, and 4 latent classes were identified using latent profile analysis, with 6 major categories of menopausal complaints. Among the 4 classes, we selectively used data from the "all unimpaired" and "all impaired" groups. Menopause rating scale (MRS), sociodemographic, obstetric, and psychiatric factors were assessed, and hierarchical logistic regression analyses were conducted with the "all impaired" group as a dependent variable. RESULTS Marital status and scores on the psychological and somatic subscales of the MRS were statistically related to being in the "all impaired" group. Otherwise, family history of menopausal symptoms, menarche age, and history of other psychiatric disorders were not statistically significant predictors of being in the "all impaired" group. CONCLUSION The psychological and somatic subscales of the MRS predict the severity of perimenopausal syndrome better than obstetric and psychiatric history do among Korean perimenopausal women. Psychological and somatic symptoms as well as genitourinary symptoms in menopausal patients should be closely evaluated.
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- Soyeon Kim
- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Political Science, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Xu JJ, Zimmerman LL, Soriano VH, Mentzelopoulos G, Kennedy E, Bottorff EC, Stephan C, Kozloff K, Devlin MJ, Bruns TM. Tibial nerve stimulation increases vaginal blood perfusion and bone mineral density and yield load in ovariectomized rat menopause model. Int Urogynecol J 2022; 33:3543-3553. [PMID: 35254469 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-022-05125-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS Human menopause transition and post-menopausal syndrome, driven by reduced ovarian activity and estrogen levels, are associated with an increased risk for symptoms including but not limited to sexual dysfunction, metabolic disease, and osteoporosis. Current treatments are limited in efficacy and may have adverse consequences, so investigation for additional treatment options is necessary. Previous studies have demonstrated that percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) and electro-acupuncture near the tibial nerve are minimally invasive treatments that increase vaginal blood perfusion or serum estrogen in the rat model. We hypothesized that PTNS would protect against harmful reproductive and systemic changes associated with menopause. METHODS We examined the effects of twice-weekly PTNS (0.2 ms pulse width, 20 Hz, 2× motor threshold) under ketamine-xylazine anesthesia in ovariectomized (OVX) female Sprague-Dawley rats on menopause-associated physiological parameters including serum estradiol, body weight, blood glucose, bone health, and vaginal blood perfusion. Rats were split into three groups (n = 10 per group): (1) intact control (no stimulation), (2) OVX control (no stimulation), and (3) OVX stimulation (treatment group). RESULTS PTNS did not affect serum estradiol levels, body weight, or blood glucose. PTNS transiently increased vaginal blood perfusion during stimulation for up to 5 weeks after OVX and increased areal bone mineral density and yield load of the right femur (side of stimulation) compared to the unstimulated OVX control. CONCLUSIONS PTNS may ameliorate some symptoms associated with menopause. Additional studies to elucidate the full potential of PTNS on menopause-associated symptoms under different experimental conditions are warranted.
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- Jiajie Jessica Xu
- Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
- Biointerfaces Institute, University of Michigan, MI, Ann Arbor, USA.
- Division of Animal Resources, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA.
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- Biointerfaces Institute, University of Michigan, MI, Ann Arbor, USA
- Biomedical Engineering Department, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Biointerfaces Institute, University of Michigan, MI, Ann Arbor, USA
- Neuroscience Department, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Biointerfaces Institute, University of Michigan, MI, Ann Arbor, USA
- Biomedical Engineering Department, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Electrical Engineering Department, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Biointerfaces Institute, University of Michigan, MI, Ann Arbor, USA
- Biomedical Engineering Department, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Biointerfaces Institute, University of Michigan, MI, Ann Arbor, USA
- Biomedical Engineering Department, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Biomedical Engineering Department, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Anthropology Department, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Biointerfaces Institute, University of Michigan, MI, Ann Arbor, USA.
- Biomedical Engineering Department, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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Pacyga DC, Chiang C, Li Z, Strakovsky RS, Ziv-Gal A. Parabens and Menopause-Related Health Outcomes in Midlife Women: A Pilot Study. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2022; 31:1645-1654. [PMID: 35787012 PMCID: PMC10024061 DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2022.0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Parabens are antimicrobial agents prevalently found in daily-use products that can interfere with the endocrine and reproductive systems. In this study, we examined the cross-sectional associations of parabens with hot flashes, hormone concentrations, and ovarian volume in a subsample of 101 nonsmoking, non-Hispanic 45- to 54-year-old women from the Midlife Women's Health Study. Materials and Methods: Women self-reported their hot flash history and underwent a transvaginal ultrasound to measure ovarian volume. Participants provided blood for quantification of serum hormones (by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay or radioimmunoassay) and urine samples for measurements of urinary paraben biomarker levels (by high-performance liquid chromatography negative-ion electrospray ionization-tandem mass spectrometry). Linear or logistic regression models evaluated associations of specific gravity-adjusted paraben biomarker concentrations with hot flashes, hormone concentrations, and ovarian volume. Results: We observed marginal associations of propylparaben, methylparaben, and ∑parabens biomarkers (molar sum of four parabens) with hot flashes and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) concentrations, and of these paraben biomarkers and ethylparaben with ovarian volume. For example, women tended to have 32% (95% confidence intervals [CI]: 0.9 to 1.81), 40% (95% CI: 1.0 to 1.95), and 40% (95% CI: 0.98 to 2.01) higher odds of having recent, monthly, and mild hot flashes, respectively, for every two-fold increase in ∑parabens. Similarly, women tended to have 14.54% (95% CI: -0.10 to 31.32) higher FSH concentrations, but 5.67% (95% CI: -12.54 to 1.75) reduced ovarian volume for every two-fold increase in ∑parabens Conclusions: Overall, our preliminary findings suggest that urinary paraben biomarkers may be associated with menopause-related outcomes in midlife women. Additional studies in larger and diverse populations are needed to expand on these findings.
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- Diana C. Pacyga
- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
- Institute for Integrative Toxicology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Comparative Biosciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, USA
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- Metabolomics Lab, Roy J. Carver Biotechnology Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
- Institute for Integrative Toxicology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Comparative Biosciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, USA
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Perception of higher frequency of daily hot flashes in 50-year-old women today: a study of trends over time during 48 years in the Population Study of Women in Gothenburg, Sweden. Menopause 2022; 29:1124-1129. [PMID: 36150114 DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000002033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine if there are any differences in the prevalence of daily hot flashes in 50-year-old women in a longitudinal perspective (from 1968 to 2017). METHODS Cohort comparisons of four population-based samples of 50-year-old women born in 1918, 1930 (earlier-born cohorts), 1954, and 1966 (later-born cohorts) from the Prospective Population Study of Women in Gothenburg examined in 1968-1969, 1980-1981, 2004-2005, and 2016-2017. Questions about frequency of hot flashes have been formulated in the same way throughout all follow-up examinations. Changes between four generations of 50-year-old women were studied. RESULTS In the unadjusted model, we found an increased prevalence of daily hot flashes in 50-year-old women born in 1954 and 1966 compared with 50-year-old women born in 1918 and 1930 (odds ratio, 1.74; 95% confidence interval, 1.37-2.22). When considering potential predictors for daily hot flashes (smoking, perceived level of high stress, BMI, waist-to-hip ratio, hormone therapy, and hormonal contraceptives) in the adjusted model, there was a notable difference; odds ratio increases from 1.74 to 1.92 (95% confidence interval, 1.46-2.52). Smoking frequency was substantially lower in the later-born cohorts, 39% compared with 17%. CONCLUSIONS In this prospective longitudinal study of 50-year-old women, we found nearly twice as high odds of reporting daily hot flashes in the later-born women compared with earlier-born. When controlling for potential predictors, there was still an obvious difference, which cannot be explained in our study. These findings have not earlier been described, and there is a need for further longitudinal population studies investigating the prevalence of hot flashes over time. Moreover, additional research is required exploring the underlying mechanism of hot flashes, as well as studies that take into account potential risk factors in the environment and societal development over time, that is, impacts of endocrine-disrupting chemicals changes in lifestyle, environmental, and dietary factors, as well as working conditions.
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Dahlgren MK, El-Abboud C, Lambros AM, Sagar KA, Smith RT, Gruber SA. A survey of medical cannabis use during perimenopause and postmenopause. Menopause 2022; 29:1028-1036. [PMID: 35917529 PMCID: PMC9422771 DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000002018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Expanding access to legal cannabis has dovetailed with increased interest in medical cannabis (MC) use; however, there is a paucity of research examining MC use to alleviate menopause-related symptoms. This survey study assessed patterns of MC use in perimenopausal and postmenopausal individuals. METHODS Participants (perimenopausal, n = 131; postmenopausal, n = 127) completed assessments of menopause-related symptomatology and cannabis use, including modes of use, type of use, and menopause-related symptoms addressed by MC use. RESULTS Most participants reported current cannabis use (86.1%) and endorsed using MC for menopause-related symptoms (78.7%). The most common modes of use were smoking (84.3%) and edibles (78.3%), and the top menopause-related symptoms for MC use were sleep disturbance (67.4%) and mood/anxiety (46.1%). Relative to postmenopausal participants, perimenopausal participants reported significantly worse menopause-related symptomatology on the vasomotor and psychosocial subscales of the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire ( P s ≤ 0.04), including greater burden of anxiety ( P = 0.01) and hot flash ( P = 0.04) symptoms. In addition, perimenopausal participants reported higher incidence of depression ( P = 0.03) and anxiety diagnoses ( P < 0.01), as well as increased use of MC to treat menopause-related mood/anxiety symptoms relative to postmenopausal participants ( P = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Results suggest that many individuals are currently using MC as an adjunctive treatment for menopause-related symptoms, particularly sleep disturbance and mood/anxiety. Future research should examine the impact of different MC use characteristics (e.g., cannabinoid profiles) on the efficacy of MC use for menopause-related symptoms. Increased severity and prevalence of mood and anxiety symptoms in perimenopausal participants suggest promising targets for clinical trials of cannabinoid-based therapies.
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- M. Kathryn Dahlgren
- From the Cognitive and Clinical Neuroimaging Core, McLean Hospital Imaging Center, Belmont, MA
- Marijuana Investigations for Neuroscientific Discovery (MIND) Program, McLean Hospital Imaging Center, Belmont, MA
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- From the Cognitive and Clinical Neuroimaging Core, McLean Hospital Imaging Center, Belmont, MA
- Marijuana Investigations for Neuroscientific Discovery (MIND) Program, McLean Hospital Imaging Center, Belmont, MA
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- From the Cognitive and Clinical Neuroimaging Core, McLean Hospital Imaging Center, Belmont, MA
- Marijuana Investigations for Neuroscientific Discovery (MIND) Program, McLean Hospital Imaging Center, Belmont, MA
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- From the Cognitive and Clinical Neuroimaging Core, McLean Hospital Imaging Center, Belmont, MA
- Marijuana Investigations for Neuroscientific Discovery (MIND) Program, McLean Hospital Imaging Center, Belmont, MA
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- From the Cognitive and Clinical Neuroimaging Core, McLean Hospital Imaging Center, Belmont, MA
- Marijuana Investigations for Neuroscientific Discovery (MIND) Program, McLean Hospital Imaging Center, Belmont, MA
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- From the Cognitive and Clinical Neuroimaging Core, McLean Hospital Imaging Center, Belmont, MA
- Marijuana Investigations for Neuroscientific Discovery (MIND) Program, McLean Hospital Imaging Center, Belmont, MA
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Choi HR, Chang Y, Kim Y, Kang J, Kwon MJ, Kwon R, Lim GY, Kim KH, Kim H, Hong YS, Zhao D, Cho J, Guallar E, Park HY, Ryu S. High low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level is associated with an increased risk of incident early-onset vasomotor symptoms. Sci Rep 2022; 12:14652. [PMID: 36030298 PMCID: PMC9420127 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-19028-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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We investigated the associations between serum lipid profiles and risk of early-onset vasomotor symptoms (VMSs) in premenopausal women. This cohort study comprised 2,540 premenopausal women aged 42-52 years without VMSs at baseline (median follow-up: 4.4 years). VMSs, including hot flashes and night sweats, were assessed using the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life questionnaire (Korean version). Early-onset VMSs were defined as VMSs that occurred premenopause; moderate/severe VMSs were defined as a score of ≥ 3 points (range: 0 to 6, 6 being most bothersome). Cox proportional hazard regression models were used to estimate hazard ratios with 95% confidence intervals (CI) for the development of VMSs across the lipid levels. Higher low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels were positively associated with increased risk of early-onset VMSs. Compared to the < 100 mg/dL LDL group, the multivariable-adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for incident VMSs were 1.19 (1.03-1.37) and 1.20 (1.03-1.40) in participants with LDL cholesterol levels of 100-129 mg/dL and ≥ 130 mg/dL, respectively (P for trend = 0.027). The multivariable-adjusted HR for incident moderate/severe VMSs was 1.37 (95% CI: 1.08-1.73) in participants with LDL ≥ 130 mg/dL, compared to those with LDL < 100 mg/dL. Meanwhile, triglycerides and total and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels were not significantly associated with early-onset VMSs risk in premenopausal women. Premenopausal women with high serum LDL cholesterol concentrations had a higher risk of incident early-onset VMSs. Further studies should confirm our findings and examine whether LDL-lowering interventions reduce the risk of early-onset VMSs among women during menopause transition.
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- Hye Rin Choi
- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, 04514, Republic of Korea.,Institute of Medical Research, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, 04514, Republic of Korea. .,Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, 03181, Republic of Korea. .,Department of Clinical Research Design & Evaluation, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, 06355, Republic of Korea.
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, 04514, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, 04514, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, 04514, Republic of Korea.,Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, 04514, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, 04514, Republic of Korea.,Institute of Medical Research, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, 04514, Republic of Korea.,Institute of Medical Research, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, 03181, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Epidemiology and Medicine, and Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA
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- Departments of Epidemiology and Medicine, and Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, 04514, Republic of Korea.,Department of Clinical Research Design & Evaluation, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, 06355, Republic of Korea.,Departments of Epidemiology and Medicine, and Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA
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- Departments of Epidemiology and Medicine, and Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA
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- Department of Precision Medicine, National Institute of Health, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, 28159, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, 04514, Republic of Korea. .,Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, 03181, Republic of Korea. .,Department of Clinical Research Design & Evaluation, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, 06355, Republic of Korea.
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ABSTRACT The burden of untreated menopause symptoms in midlife women is substantial and can result in reduced quality of life as well as lost work productivity, lost opportunities for advancement at work, and increased health care costs. Unfortunately, the health care system is largely unprepared to help women manage these symptoms, which have a mean duration of 7 to 9 years. Hormone therapy usage rates have plummeted following publication of the results of the Women's Health Initiative trials due to safety concerns. In addition, postgraduate medical training programs include minimal to no training on menopause management. These and other factors have contributed to what is essentially a menopause management vacuum. This vacuum created a market opportunity, particularly given the fact that midlife women are potent drivers of the global economy. In this review, we outline the menopause management gaps and discuss a multipronged approach to close these gaps and improve the care of midlife women.
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Ichinose K, Tateyama-Makino R, Miyajima A, Morishita S, Iwamoto T, Yamamoto Y. Decreased Frequency of Mental Workload-Induced Subjective Hot Flashes Through Gum Massage: An Open-Label, Self-Controlled Crossover Trial. WOMEN'S HEALTH REPORTS 2022; 3:335-343. [PMID: 35415716 PMCID: PMC8994437 DOI: 10.1089/whr.2021.0094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Objective: Hot flashes, a symptom of menopause, can decrease women's quality of life. Sympathetic nervous system activation has been identified as an important factor in the occurrence of hot flashes. Given that somatosensory stimulation of the oral cavity can affect autonomic nervous activity, we aimed to investigate the possibility that somatosensory stimulation of the gums (i.e., gum massage) could improve hot flashes. Materials and Methods: Nineteen women experiencing at least one hot flash per day were instructed to perform a gum massage on themselves before undertaking mental workload, using arithmetic task, and the frequency of hot flashes experienced during this task was measured. Changes in autonomic nervous activity were assessed based on heart rate variability. Results: Massage conditions promoted a significantly lower arithmetic task-induced hot flash frequency compared with nonmassage conditions (p < 0.05). During gum massage, the ratio between low and high frequency (LF/HF) values decreased significantly under massage conditions compared with nonmassage conditions (p < 0.01). During the arithmetic task, the gum massage-induced reduction in LF/HF, which changed from baseline, was significantly correlated with the gum massage-induced reduction in hot flash frequency. Conclusions: The results of this study indicate that gum massage can reduce the subjective frequency of hot flashes over a certain period under mental workload. Our study also indicates that gum massage can potentially decrease sympathetic nerve activity, which is known to be involved in the occurrence of hot flashes. Clinical Trial Registration number 328 (the institutional review board of Lion Corporation).
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- Kanako Ichinose
- Research & Development Headquarters, Lion Corporation, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Research & Development Headquarters, Lion Corporation, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Research & Development Headquarters, Lion Corporation, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Research & Development Headquarters, Lion Corporation, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Research & Development Headquarters, Lion Corporation, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Carcelén-Fraile MDC, Hita-Contreras F, Martínez-Amat A, Loureiro VB, Marques de Loureiro NE, Jiménez-García JD, Fábrega-Cuadros R, Aibar-Almazán A. Impact of Qigong exercises on the severity of the menopausal symptoms and health-related quality of life: a randomized controlled trial. Eur J Sport Sci 2022; 23:656-664. [PMID: 35179431 DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2022.2044915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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ABSTRACTThe aim of the present study was to analyze the effects of a Qigong exercise program on the severity of the menopausal symptoms and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of community-dwelling postmenopausal women. This was done by means of a randomized clinical trial with a sample of 125 women who were assigned to either a control (n = 62) or an experimental group (n = 63). The severity of their menopause-related symptoms and HRQoL were assessed through the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) and the 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) respectively, before and after the intervention period. The main findings of our study reveal significant improvement in the severity of menopausal symptoms at the somatic, psychological, and urogenital levels, as well as in the total score of the MRS. Additionally, participants assigned to the Qigong group experienced improvement in the general health, physical functioning, role-physical, bodily pain, vitality, and mental health domains of the 36-item Short-Form Health Survey, as well as in its physical component and mental component summaries. We can therefore conclude that, among Spanish postmenopausal women, a twelve-week Qigong exercise program has beneficial effects on the severity of menopausal symptoms and HRQoL.Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03989453..
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Jaén. Jaén, Spain
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Jaén. Jaén, Spain
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Jaén. Jaén, Spain
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Jaén. Jaén, Spain
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Haag K, Tariq S, Dhairyawan R, Sabin C, Okhai H, Gilson R, Burns F, Sherr L. Patterns of mental health symptoms among women living with HIV ages 45-60 in England: associations with demographic and clinical factors. Menopause 2022; 29:421-429. [PMID: 35131964 DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000001931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to describe the prevalence of various mental health symptoms according to menopausal status (pre, peri, post) among women living with HIV ages 45-60 in England, and to identify groups of women with similar general and menopause-related mental health symptoms. We then investigated demographic predictors of group-membership and group differences in HIV-related care outcomes (antiretroviral therapy adherence, HIV clinic attendance, CD4-count, and last HIV viral load). METHODS An analysis of cross-sectional data from the Positive Transitions through Menopause study, an observational study of the health and well-being impacts of menopause on 869 women with HIV aged 45-60 years. Self-reported data on eight mental health indicators were collected from women in pre-, peri- and post-menopausal state using validated measures. Groups (termed "classes") of women with similar mental health symptoms were derived via latent class analysis. Class membership was linked to demographic factors using nominal logistic regression, and to clinical outcomes using Wald tests. RESULTS We identified five classes: 1) few mental health symptoms (n = 501, 57.8%); 2) high current anxiety/depression (n = 120, 13.8%); 3) history of depression, with elevated current substance use (n = 40, 4.6%); 4) history of depression with current psychological menopause symptoms (n = 81, 9.3%); and 5) high previous and concurrent mental health problems (n = 125, 14.4%). University attendance, ethnicity, and longer time since HIV diagnosis predicted class membership. Antiretroviral therapy adherence was lower in classes 3 (11%), 4 (19%) and 5 (24%) compared to class 1 (4%; all P<0.001). Members of class 5 were more likely to have missed ≥1 HIV clinic appointment in the past year than those in class 1 (34% vs 17%, P = 0.005). CONCLUSIONS Women with a history of depression, current anxiety/depression, and current menopause-related mental health symptoms were more likely to have poorer clinical outcomes. Although we cannot comment on causality, our findings highlight the importance of assessing and managing menopausal symptoms and mental health to improve well-being and engagement in HIV care.
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- Katharina Haag
- Institute for Global Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Institute for Global Health, University College London, London, UK
- The Mortimer Market Centre, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
- Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) in Blood Borne and Sexually Transmitted Infections, University College London, London, UK; and
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Institute for Global Health, University College London, London, UK
- The Mortimer Market Centre, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
- Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) in Blood Borne and Sexually Transmitted Infections, University College London, London, UK; and
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Institute for Global Health, University College London, London, UK
- The Mortimer Market Centre, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
- Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) in Blood Borne and Sexually Transmitted Infections, University College London, London, UK; and
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Institute for Global Health, University College London, London, UK
- The Mortimer Market Centre, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
- Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) in Blood Borne and Sexually Transmitted Infections, University College London, London, UK; and
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Institute for Global Health, University College London, London, UK
- The Mortimer Market Centre, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
- Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) in Blood Borne and Sexually Transmitted Infections, University College London, London, UK; and
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Institute for Global Health, University College London, London, UK
- The Mortimer Market Centre, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
- Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) in Blood Borne and Sexually Transmitted Infections, University College London, London, UK; and
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Institute for Global Health, University College London, London, UK
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Vasomotor symptoms in early breast cancer-a "real world" exploration of the patient experience. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:4437-4446. [PMID: 35112212 PMCID: PMC8809216 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-06848-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Background Despite the frequency of vasomotor symptoms (VMS) in patients with early breast cancer (EBC), their optimal management remains unknown. A patient survey was performed to determine perspectives on this important clinical challenge. Methods Patients with EBC experiencing VMS participated in an anonymous survey. Patients reported on the frequency and severity of VMS using the validated Hot Flush Rating Scale (HFRS) and ranked their most bothersome symptoms. Respondents were also asked to determine endpoints that defined effective treatment of VMS and report on the effectiveness of previously tried interventions. Results Responses were received from 373 patients, median age 56 years (range 23–83), who experienced an average of 5.0 hot flashes per day (SD 6.57). Patients reported the most bothersome symptoms to be feeling hot/sweating (155/316, 49%) and sleeping difficulties (86/316, 27%). Fifty-five percent (201/365) of patients would consider a treatment to be effective if it reduced night-time awakenings. While 68% of respondents were interested in trying interventions from their healthcare team to manage VMS, only 18% actually did so. Of the 137 patients who had tried an intervention for VMS, pharmacological treatments, exercise, and relaxation strategies were more likely to be effective, while therapies such as melatonin and black cohosh were deemed less effective. Conclusion VMS are a common and bothersome problem for EBC patients, with a minority receiving interventions to manage these symptoms. Further research is needed to identify patient-centered strategies for managing these distressing symptoms.
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McCarty ME, Thomas HN. Differences in patient-reported hormone therapy use for menopause symptoms by provider specialty. Climacteric 2021; 24:600-604. [PMID: 34236012 PMCID: PMC9827593 DOI: 10.1080/13697137.2021.1945026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Hormone therapy (HT) is an effective treatment for menopause symptoms in select women. This study aimed to determine whether there is different prevalence of HT use based on patient report by women who see different provider specialties. METHODS This study was a cross-sectional analysis of published data from the Survey of Midlife in the United States (MIDUS), a telephone or self-administered questionnaire of 3294 participants aged 39-90 years. Postmenopausal women were included. Self-reported HT use and provider specialty seen were each assessed by one question. Univariate logistic regression assessed factors possibly related to HT use. Variables with p < 0.1 were entered into a multivariable logistic regression model. RESULTS Of the 938 postmenopausal respondents, 720 (76%) saw a gynecologist for care. One-hundred and thirty-one (13%) women used HT for menopausal symptoms. Of women using HT, 72 (55%) saw a gynecologist. When controlling for other factors, women who saw a gynecologist had three times higher odds of using HT. The most frequently seen provider specialty was not associated with use. CONCLUSIONS Women who ever see a gynecologist are more likely to use HT for menopausal symptoms, but fewer women see gynecologists as they age. Generalists are the most seen provider specialty, positioning them to counsel patients about HT.
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Tavoli A, Tavoli Z, Effatpanah M, Montazeri A. Prevalence and associated risk factors for sexual dysfunction among postmenopausal women: a study from Iran. Womens Midlife Health 2021; 7:10. [PMID: 34838138 PMCID: PMC8626990 DOI: 10.1186/s40695-021-00069-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) is a distressing condition linked to menopause. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and contributing factors for FSD among postmenopausal women. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study. A convenience sample of postmenopausal women attending a gynecology clinic in a teaching hospital affiliated with Tehran University of Medical Sciences was enrolled into the study. The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) was used to assess sexual function. In addition, demographic and psychosocial information were recorded. The association between sexual function and anxiety and depression were examined to explore the data. RESULTS In all 162 postmenopausal women were studied. We performed general linear regression analysis to assess the relationship between sexual function and anxiety while including demographic variables in the model. The results showed that the model could explain about 46% of the variance observed in sexual function (adjusted R2 = 0.467). The analysis indicated that among independent variables, age (p < 0.001), sexual frequency (p < 0.001), and anxiety (p = 0.003) were significant contributing factors associated with sexual function. A similar analysis evaluating the relationship between sexual function and depression in menopausal women found that age (p < 0.001), sexual frequency (p < 0.001), and depression (p = 0.003), were significant contributing factors associated with sexual function; explaining about 46% of the variance observed (adjusted R2 = 0.466). CONCLUSION The findings showed that nearly half of menopausal women had sexual dysfunction in this convenience sample of women seeking gynecologic care. Women reporting sexual dysfunction also reported a higher prevalence of anxiety and depression. Indeed, recognition of such factors requires a holistic therapeutic approach to sexual dysfunction among postmenopausal women.
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- Azadeh Tavoli
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Population Health Research Group, Health Metrics Research Centre, Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
- Faculty of Humanity Sciences, University of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran
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López-Ríos L, Barber MA, Wiebe J, Machín RP, Vega-Morales T, Chirino R. Influence of a new botanical combination on quality of life in menopausal Spanish women: Results of a randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0255015. [PMID: 34288973 PMCID: PMC8294509 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0255015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study was designed to evaluate the beneficial effects of a botanical extract combination containing soy isoflavone extract (100mg), Aframomum melegueta seed dry extract (50 mg), and Punica granatum skin dry extract (100mg) on health-related Quality of Life in healthy Spanish menopausal women with hot flashes, anxiety, and depressive symptoms using the validated Cervantes Scale. METHODS AND RESULTS Fifty-seven outpatient women (45-65 years) with menstrual problems associated with climacteric syndrome were enrolled from April 2018 to April 2019 in the context of a prospective, placebo-controlled, double-blind study. Women were randomized to receive treatment with either the botanical combination (250 mg daily divided into two doses) or placebo for eight weeks. At the beginning and end of the study, health-related Quality of Life was assessed using the Cervantes Scale. Subjects treated with the botanical extract, compared to subjects in the placebo group, showed a significant improvement in the Global health-related Quality of Life score (38% [11.3-50.0]% vs. 18.8% [0-37.7]%; P = 0.04) on the Cervantes Scale and, specifically, in the menopause and health domain (13.6% [0-45.4]% vs. 40.7% [20.6-61.0]%; P = 0.05). By contrast, there were no significant changes in the psychic, sexuality, and couple relationship related domains of the Cervantes Scale. Patients who concluded the study did not report substantial side effects. CONCLUSION Short-term intake of the botanical combination improved the Global Quality of Life of climateric women, according to the Cervantes Scale. Since this is a pilot trial, results should be analysed with caution. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT04381026; ClinicalTrial.gov (retrospectively registered).
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- Laura López-Ríos
- Department of Research, Development and Innovation, Nektium Pharma SL, Agüimes, Las Palmas, Spain
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- Gynecological Division, Baren Clinic, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
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- Department of Research, Development and Innovation, Nektium Pharma SL, Agüimes, Las Palmas, Spain
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- Department of Research, Development and Innovation, Nektium Pharma SL, Agüimes, Las Palmas, Spain
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- Department of Research, Development and Innovation, Nektium Pharma SL, Agüimes, Las Palmas, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Genetics and Immunology, Universidad de las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
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Bowman MA, Kline CE, Buysse DJ, Kravitz HM, Joffe H, Matthews KA, Bromberger JT, Roecklein KA, Krafty RT, Hall MH. Longitudinal Association Between Depressive Symptoms and Multidimensional Sleep Health: The SWAN Sleep Study. Ann Behav Med 2021; 55:641-652. [PMID: 33410460 DOI: 10.1093/abm/kaaa107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Depressive symptoms and sleep disturbances disproportionately affect midlife women. While there may be a bidirectional association, few studies have examined whether depressive symptoms are longitudinally associated with subsequent sleep. Sleep is typically considered unidimensional, despite emerging evidence that multidimensional sleep health provides novel information on the sleep-health link. PURPOSE The current study examined whether higher depressive symptoms were longitudinally associated with poorer multidimensional sleep health. METHOD Depressive symptoms were assessed with the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale across six to nine annual assessments in 302 midlife women from the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation. Six months after their last assessment, actigraphy (mean ± standard deviation = 29.3 ± 6.9 days) and self-report were used to assess sleep health components: efficiency, duration, mid-sleep timing, regularity, alertness, and satisfaction, which were dichotomized and summed to create a composite multidimensional sleep health score. Mixed-effects models were used to evaluate the longitudinal associations between depressive symptoms and multidimensional sleep health, as well as individual sleep health components, adjusting for covariates. Exploratory analyses stratified models by race/ethnicity. RESULTS Higher depressive symptoms were associated with subsequent poorer multidimensional sleep health (p < .0.001) and lower alertness (p < .0001) and satisfaction with sleep (p < .0001). CONCLUSIONS Our finding that higher average depressive symptoms were associated longitudinally with actigraphy-measured poorer sleep health in midlife women is novel and converges with the larger body of evidence that these two common symptoms are strongly associated. The bidirectional relationship between these two prevalent symptoms needs to be studied in prospective longitudinal studies.
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- Marissa A Bowman
- Department of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Health and Physical Activity, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.,Department of Preventive Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Connors Center for Women's Health and Gender Biology and the Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Laatar R, Ben Waer F, Rebai H, Sahli S. Caffeine consumption improves motor and cognitive performances during dual tasking in middle-aged women. Behav Brain Res 2021; 412:113437. [PMID: 34182008 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2021.113437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The aim of the present study was to explore the effect of caffeine consumption (CC) on cognitive motor interference while walking and maintaining balance in middle-aged women. Twenty middle-aged women (52 ± 2.0 years; height 158 ± 2.0 cm; body mass 77 ± 14.9 kg; body mass index ±3.4 kg/m2, mean ± SD) participated in this study. Participants completed measures of a single task (ST) cognitive, a ST motor and a dual task (DT) cognitive-motor tests before and after either caffeine (100 mg) or placebo ingestion. Results showed that before CC, both motor (P < 0.0005) and cognitive (P < 0.05) performances decreased in the DT condition compared to the ST one. After CC, no significant difference in the motor performances between ST and DT conditions was observed. In fact, both standing and walking DT performances were improved as indicated by a significant (P < 0.05) decrease in the dual task cost (DTC) of motor performances. In conclusion, middle-aged women showed difficulties to manage DT situations in which a cognitive and a motor task must be performed concurrently. Caffeine is an effective ergogenic aid to improve both cognitive and motor performances during DT conditions and could be an alternative to nullify the deteriorating effect of DT when maintaining balance and walking in middle-aged women. These enhancements could offer great potential for everyday functioning.
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- Research Laboratory: Education, Motricité, Sport et Santé, EM2S, LR19JS01, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
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- Research Laboratory: Education, Motricité, Sport et Santé, EM2S, LR19JS01, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
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- Research Laboratory: Education, Motricité, Sport et Santé, EM2S, LR19JS01, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
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- Research Laboratory: Education, Motricité, Sport et Santé, EM2S, LR19JS01, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
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Nappi RE, Kroll R, Siddiqui E, Stoykova B, Rea C, Gemmen E, Schultz NM. Global cross-sectional survey of women with vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause: prevalence and quality of life burden. Menopause 2021; 28:875-882. [PMID: 34033602 PMCID: PMC8746897 DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000001793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine prevalence and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS) in postmenopausal women in Europe, the US, and Japan, and among subgroups of women not taking hormone therapy (HT). METHODS Screening surveys were sent to a random sample of women aged 40 to 65 years; full questionnaires followed to those who completed them and met inclusion criteria. Women with successfully treated VMS, breast cancer, or on HT for medical conditions were excluded. The Menopause-Specific QOL (MENQOL) and Work Productivity and Activity Impairment (WPAI) questionnaires were included in the questionnaire. RESULTS Of 25,161 women completing the screening survey, 11,771 were postmenopausal and 3,460 met inclusion criteria and completed the full questionnaire. Prevalence of moderate-to-severe VMS was 40%, 34%, and 16% in Europe, the US, and Japan, respectively. A large proportion were HT averse, albeit eligible (Europe 56%, US 54%, Japan 79%). In total, 12%, 9%, and 8% in Europe, the US, and Japan, respectively, were HT-contraindicated. A high proportion were HT-cautious (Europe 70%, US 69%, Japan 52%). Most common menopausal symptoms reported in the MENQOL were feeling tired or worn out (Europe/US 74%, Japan 75%), aching in muscles and joints (Europe 69%, US 68%, Japan 61%), difficulty sleeping (Europe 69%, US 66%, Japan 60%), and hot flashes (Europe 67%, US 68%, Japan 62%). Overall, the most bothersome symptom was weight gain. As measured by the WPAI, hot flashes and night sweats had a greater impact on daily activities than on working activities. CONCLUSIONS A high proportion of women experienced moderate-to-severe VMS, with associated symptoms impacting QOL.
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- Rossella E. Nappi
- Research Center for Reproductive Medicine, Gynecological Endocrinology and Menopause, IRCCS San Matteo Foundation, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Seattle Women's: Health, Research, Gynecology, Seattle, WA
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- IQVIA, Real World Solutions, Falls Church, VA
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Thomas T, Kamath N, Kumar A, D’Silva F. Effect of Mind-Body Approaches on Menopausal Symptoms among Women: A Community-Based Pilot Study. JOURNAL OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES NU 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1722423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Introduction The process of women aging is characterized by a gradual transition from reproductive to nonreproductive life period. These changes in aging during menopause are accompanied by a wide range of physiological as well as psychological disturbing symptoms. The traditional therapeutic approach toward menopause management is hormone replacement therapy, which increases the risk of breast cancer, stroke, and coronary heart disease. However, the efficacy of complementary and alternative therapies like mind-body approach to troublesome hot flashes, anxiety, and depression is widely proven and it is used by many women. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the mind-body approach on menopausal symptoms among women.
Methods A quantitative research approach with quasi-experimental pretest–post-test design was adopted in the study. A total of 20 samples between the ages of 48 to 55 years with menopausal symptoms were the participants. The intervention of mind body approach (Mindfulness meditation) was performed for 8 weeks, which includes 35 minutes of session per day.
Results The majority (80%) of the participants were in the age group of 51 to 53 years and 50% of the participants attained menopause between 49 and 50 years. The results showed that the mean post-test menopausal symptom score was 15.60 ± 2.633 which was lower than the mean pretest score 28.420 ± 1.476 and the calculated t-value, t = 10.157 is greater than the table value (p < 0.001) at 0.001 level of significance. Hence, it is evident that the practice of mind-body approach was effective in reducing the intensity of menopausal symptoms among women.
Conclusion The study concludes that the practice of mind-body approach helped in reducing the menopausal symptoms on the domain of psychological and Somato vegetative scale like anxiety, depression, reduction in the intensity of hot flushes, and improved the sleeping pattern. Overall, the practice of Mindfulness meditation helped the participants to have a better quality of life. The study was found to be cost-effective and feasible to be made as a routine intervention for women to manage menopausal symptoms.
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- Timi Thomas
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences, Nitte (Deemed to be) University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Community Health Nursing, Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences, Nitte (Deemed to be) University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Behavioural Medicine Unit and Adult Psychiatry Unit, NIMHANS, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences, Nitte (Deemed to be) University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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Effect of the neurokinin 3 receptor antagonist fezolinetant on patient-reported outcomes in postmenopausal women with vasomotor symptoms: results of a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, dose-ranging study (VESTA). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 27:1350-1356. [PMID: 32769757 PMCID: PMC7709922 DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000001621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Objective: In the primary analysis of the phase 2b VESTA study, oral fezolinetant reduced frequency and severity of menopausal vasomotor symptoms (VMS) compared with placebo. This secondary analysis evaluates effects of fezolinetant on responder rates and patient-reported outcomes (PROs). Methods: In this 12-week, double-blind study, postmenopausal women with moderate/severe VMS were randomized to fezolinetant 15, 30, 60, or 90 mg BID or 30, 60, or 120 mg QD or placebo. Proportion of responders was based on reductions in VMS from daily diary records. P values for comparisons between active treatment and placebo were calculated using logistic regression. Changes from baseline in PROs (Menopause-Specific Quality of Life questionnaire, Hot Flash-Related Daily Interference Scale, Greene Climacteric Scale) were conducted using a mixed model for repeated measurements and compared post hoc with published minimally important differences (MIDs). Results: Of 356 women randomized, 352 were treated and analyzed. A greater proportion of women receiving fezolinetant versus placebo met definitions of response at week 12. For all doses, mean changes from baseline in Menopause-Specific Quality of Life questionnaire VMS scores exceeded the MID (1.2) at weeks 4 (placebo: −1.8; fezolinetant: range, −1.9 to −3.6) and 12 (placebo: −2.3; fezolinetant: range, −2.9 to −4.4). Mean changes in Hot Flash-Related Daily Interference Scale at weeks 4 (placebo: −2.2; fezolinetant: range, −2.5 to −3.8) and 12 (placebo: −2.9; fezolinetant: range, −3.3 to −4.3) exceeded the MID (1.76). Greene Climacteric Scale-VMS domain scores improved for most fezolinetant doses versus placebo (week 4, placebo: −1.7; fezolinetant: range, −2.1 to −3.3; week 12, placebo: −2.1; fezolinetant: range, −2.7 to −3.6). Conclusions: Oral fezolinetant was associated with higher responder rates than placebo and larger improvements in QoL and other PRO measures, including a reduction in VMS-related interference with daily life.
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TX-001HR is associated with a clinically meaningful effect on severity of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms in the REPLENISH trial. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 27:1236-1241. [PMID: 33110039 PMCID: PMC7587237 DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000001602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinically meaningful effect of oral TX-001HR (17β-estradiol [E2]/progesterone [P4]) capsules on hot flushes severity (vasomotor symptoms [VMS] severity scale) using the patient-reported Clinical Global Impression (CGI). Methods: REPLENISH (NCT01942668) was a phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial that evaluated TX-001HR in postmenopausal women (40-65 y) with a uterus. Those with frequent moderate to severe hot flushes (≥7/d or ≥50/wk) were randomized in a VMS substudy to daily E2/P4 (1/100, 0.5/100, 0.5/50, or 0.25/50 mg/mg), or placebo. Patients rated VMS severity from 1 (mild) to 3 (severe) and symptom improvements with the CGI. CGI results were an anchor in a nonparametric discriminant analysis to define clinically important differences (CIDs) and minimal CID in VMS severity at weeks 4 and 12. Results: In the VMS substudy (n = 726), determined CID and minimal CID severity thresholds were reductions of 0.525 and 0.350 points at week 4, respectively, and 0.775 and 0.225 points at week 12. Significantly more women taking the two highest E2/P4 doses (1/100 and 0.5/100) versus placebo met CID severity thresholds at weeks 4 (40% and 44% vs 17%; P < 0.05) and 12 (56% and 48% vs 29%; P < 0.05). Conclusion: REPLENISH trial data demonstrated that E2/P4 1/100 and 0.5/100 provided clinically meaningful improvements in hot flushes severity in postmenopausal women. In conjunction with previously demonstrated clinically meaningful VMS frequency improvements, these data support oral E2/P4 1/100 and 0.5/100 for postmenopausal women with a uterus seeking treatment for moderate to severe VMS.
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English M, Stoykova B, Slota C, Doward L, Siddiqui E, Crawford R, DiBenedetti D. Qualitative study: burden of menopause-associated vasomotor symptoms (VMS) and validation of PROMIS Sleep Disturbance and Sleep-Related Impairment measures for assessment of VMS impact on sleep. J Patient Rep Outcomes 2021; 5:37. [PMID: 33900486 PMCID: PMC8076383 DOI: 10.1186/s41687-021-00289-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Purpose We evaluated the impact of menopause-associated vasomotor symptoms (VMS) on sleep. We also sought to establish the content validity of Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) short form Sleep-Related Impairment and Sleep Disturbance measures in postmenopausal women with moderate to severe VMS. Methods Cross-sectional, in-person, qualitative interviews were conducted in the United States (Texas, Illinois) and European Union (UK, France) with women aged 40–64 years experiencing moderate to severe VMS (≥35/wk). Main outcomes were impact of VMS on sleep based on concept elicitation and content validity of PROMIS Sleep-Related Impairment and Sleep Disturbance short forms via cognitive debriefing. Results Thirty-two women (US: n = 16; EU: n = 16) participated. A majority (US: 93.8%; EU: 93.8%) said VMS affected sleep; specifically, they had sleep interrupted by sweating or overheating and had difficulty returning to sleep. Sleep disturbance was the most bothersome aspect of VMS (US: 75%; EU: 50%). VMS-associated sleep disturbance affected next-day work productivity, mood, relationships, daily activities, concentration, social activities, and physical health. Participants found both PROMIS sleep measures relevant and easy to answer; the Sleep Disturbance measure was considered the most relevant. Participants had no difficulty remembering their experiences over the 7-day recall period and found the response options to be distinct. Conclusion VMS associated with menopause significantly interferes with sleep and next-day functioning (e.g., work productivity), supporting assessment of sleep outcomes in studies evaluating treatment of VMS. Women with moderate to severe VMS found that the PROMIS Sleep-Related Impairment and Sleep Disturbance short forms assessed constructs important to understanding sleep in the context of menopause-associated VMS. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s41687-021-00289-y.
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- Astellas Pharma Inc., Pharma Global Development, 1 Astellas Way, Northbrook, IL, 60062-6111, USA.
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- RTI Health Solutions, Patient-Centered Outcomes Assessment Group, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
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- RTI Health Solutions, Patient-Centered Outcomes Assessment Group, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
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The Gynogram: A Multicentric Validation of a New Psychometric Tool to Assess Coital Pain Associated With VVA and Its Impact on Sexual Quality of Life in Menopausal Women. J Sex Med 2021; 18:955-965. [PMID: 33896758 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2021.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Revised: 01/17/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Vulvo-Vaginal Atrophy (VVA) affects about fifty percent of postmenopausal women, contributing more vulnerable sexual and psycho-relational equilibrium. To date, no psychometric instruments have been designed to assess the impact of coital pain associated with VVA on sexual quality of life. AIM To validate a new psychometric tool, the Gynogram, able to investigate coital pain and to quantify its impact on sexual well-being in menopause. METHODS 214 sexually active postmenopausal women were enrolled in the study during clinical consultations in gynecological outpatient clinics in Italy. After gynecological examination and evaluation of the presence of VVA, the study sample was divided in a clinical group (103 women with certified diagnosis of VVA) and in a control group (111 women without certified diagnosis of VVA) according to the Vaginal Health Index (VHI) cut-off. Factor, Reliability and Receiving Operating Characteristics (ROC) analysis were performed in order to validate our newly created Gynogram. OUTCOMES A structured questionnaire, named Gynogram, to assess coital pain and its impact, and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). RESULTS The factor analysis performed on the original form (80 items) reduced the Gynogram to 24 items. Reliability analysis conducted with Cronbach's Alpha coefficients showed high values in all the components (ranging from .813 to .972), both in the long and in the short form. The sensitivity analysis demonstrated that the Gynogram, with a cut-off ≤93, is able to recognize a clinically significant coital pain. With respect to the FSFI, statistically significant differences were found for all the domains. In addition, statistically significant differences were found for all the twelve factors of the Gynogram, showing that VVA profoundly affects the sexual quality of life of women in post-menopause. CLINICAL TRANSLATION The utility of this tool consists in the possibility to improve prognosis, compliance/adherence and treatment outcomes. STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS The Gynogram is able to evaluate and to quantify the impact of coital pain associated with VVA. Moreover, it can also recognize the areas of biopsychosocial functioning being more affected by this clinical condition. The main limit of the study is the impossibility to evaluate both mental health and partner's general and sexual health. CONCLUSIONS The Gynogram is a new and validated psychometric tool able to detect the impact of symptomatic VVA on sexual quality of life among post-menopausal women, with a specific focus on the different areas of sexual functioning. Nappi RE, Graziottin A, Mollaioli A, et al. The Gynogram: A Multicentric Validation of a New Psychometric Tool to Assess Coital Pain Associated With VVA and Its Impact on Sexual Quality of Life in Menopausal Women. J Sex Med 2021;18:955-965.
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Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, subjective, and thermal stress responses in midlife women with vasomotor symptoms. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 28:439-443. [DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000001703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Roy B, Yadav M, Sharma S, Dharora S, Bansal M, Yadav N, Chopra G, Gupta Y, Roy M. Postmenopausal Symptoms and Management by Women in Delhi–NCR. INDIAN JOURNAL OF GENDER STUDIES 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/0971521521997966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Menopause is defined as the complete cessation of the menstrual cycle in women for twelve consecutive months. Although menopause is an important aspect of the female reproductive health cycle, it is often ignored. Women may experience different menopausal and postmenopausal symptoms ranging from mild to severe. In the present study, a cross-sectional survey of 200 women in their postmenopausal years was conducted across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). A pretested questionnaire was given to a random population of postmenopausal women to record various postmenopausal symptoms and the coping strategies adopted by them. The mean age of menopause of the sample population was 47.48 years, and body mass index seemed to affect the age of onset of menopause. The majority of women experienced postmenopausal symptoms, with 95.28% experiencing more than one symptom, ranging from fatigue and sleep disturbances to severe symptoms such as anxiety attacks, palpitations and joint pains. Many women used different coping strategies, such as changes in lifestyle and social interaction with other women experiencing menopause. Very few women used hormone replacement therapy as a coping mechanism and most of them were ignorant about the same. Interestingly, both education and working status were observed to affect the adoption of coping strategies by women in Delhi–NCR. The results of the study emphasize the need of addressing the problems of the postmenopausal population and incorporating the same in the national healthcare programme.
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- Department of Zoology, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Department of Zoology, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Department of Zoology, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Department of Zoology, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Department of Zoology, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Department of Zoology, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Department of Zoology, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Department of Zoology, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Department of Zoology, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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Taşkıran G, Özgül S. Individual Characteristics Associated with Menopausal Symptom Severity and Menopause-Specific Quality of Life: A Rural Perspective. Reprod Sci 2021; 28:2661-2671. [PMID: 33751500 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-021-00545-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This study aims to analyze the relationship/effect of a wide range of individual factors with/on menopausal symptom severity (MSS) and menopause-specific quality of life (MSQoL) in rural Turkish women. This cross-sectional study included rural perimenopausal/postmenopausal women. Demographic (age, marital status, and education and employment status), physical (body weight and height), medical (chronic disease status), obstetric (number of gravidas), and menopausal characteristics (menopausal nature, perception of menopause, and menopausal stage), physical activity level, anxiety and depressive symptom levels, MSS, and MSQoL of the participants were assessed. The relationships between MSS/MSQoL and all individual characteristics were examined by correlation analyses. In addition, MSS and MSQoL were compared between various categories using independent-groups t tests and variance analyses. Statistical significance level was set at p <0.05. A total of 245 women (mean age 56.64 ± 6.59 years) were included in the study. It was found that marital status, body mass index, presence of chronic disease, the number of gravidas, perception of menopause, and anxiety and depressive symptom levels were associated with MSS and MSQoL (p < 0.05). On the other hand, symptom severity and QoL did not change according to the level of education, employment status, menopausal nature, menopausal stage, and physical activity level (p > 0.05). MSS and MSQoL in rural women may be associated or affected by a wide range of individual characteristics, and this relationship or influence differs from the urban women literature at some points. Further studies are needed to illuminate the menopausal process in rural areas and compare rural and urban results.
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Samanpazari, Ankara, Turkey.
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