Prior and current health characteristics of postmenopausal estrogen replacement therapy users compared with nonusers

Article Abstract:

The apparent protective effect of estrogen replacement therapy against heart disease may be partly because estrogen users lead healthier lifestyles. Researchers studied 842 women who were first evaluated in 1981 to 1984 and were postmenopausal by the time of the 1990-1992 follow-up. Women who subsequently became estrogen users were less likely to smoke, more likely to exercise regularly, and more likely to have had their cholesterol level checked in the 1980s. At follow up in 1990 to 1992, estrogen users were even more likely to be nonsmokers than nonusers. Estrogen users were also more likely to exercise regularly and to have had their cholesterol measured within the previous year. However, while blood levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in the two groups were similar in 1981 to 1984, estrogen users had higher levels at follow-up. High levels of HDL are associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

Estrogen, Estrogens

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Predictors of worsening insulin sensitivity in post menopausal women

Article Abstract:

A study to determine predictors of worsening insulin sensitivity in postmenopausal women was conducted. The results revealed that the use of hormone replacement therapy and baseline insulin sensitivity were significantly independent predictors of the development of worsening insulin sensitivity in postmenopausal women.

Care and treatment, Hormone replacement therapy

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Prediction of endometrial ablation success according to perioperative findings

Article Abstract:

An absence of uterine fibroids and pre-treatment with danazol appear to increase the effectiveness of endometrial ablation for treating excessive uterine bleeding. This was the conclusion of a study of 120 women. Women under the age of 40 especially benefited the most from danazol treatment.

Evaluation, Surgery, Menorrhagia, Ablation (Surgery)

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