Women's Health and Menopause: Risk Reduction Strategies

ISBN-13: 9780792346975 / Angielski / Twarda / 1997 / 340 str.

R. Paoletti; Rodolfo Paoletti; P. G. Crosignani

Opis

Despite its universality in human female ageing, the menopause and its biology are not completely understood. New biologic mechanisms by which sex hormones may be detrimental or confer protection are continually being discovered.

Spis treści

Preface. I. Menopause as a Medical and Social Issue. II. Ovarian Senescence. III. Connective Tissue and Bone. IV. Osteoporosis. V. Cardiovascular Risk. VI. Vascular Biology. VII. Cognitive Processes and Dementia in Elderly Women. VIII. Central Nervous System. IX. Neoplasia. X. HRT and the Endometrium. XI. HRT: Addressing the Needs of Women and Physicians. XII. The Overall Benefit and Safety Profile of CEE+MPA in a Continuous Sequential or Combined Regimen. XIII. New Drugs and Alternative Treatment.