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[Climacteric syndrome].

B Imthurn1, E Maurer-Major

  • 1Departement Frauenheilkunde, UniversitätsSpital Zürich. bruno.imthurn@fhk.usz.ch

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|November 18, 2000
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Hot flushes are common in the climacteric syndrome, persisting for years in many women. Oestrogen replacement therapy is a primary treatment, but monitoring is reliable only with transdermal application.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive endocrinology
  • Menopause research
  • Symptom management

Context:

  • Hot flushes are the most common symptom of the climacteric syndrome.
  • A significant proportion of women experience persistent hot flushes for over five years.
  • The exact causes and mechanisms of hot flushes remain unclear.

Purpose:

  • To review the etiology, pathomechanism, and treatment of hot flushes.
  • To highlight the role of oestrogen deficiency and other potential causes.
  • To discuss the monitoring of oestrogen replacement therapy.

Summary:

  • Hot flushes are a prevalent symptom of the climacteric syndrome, with a notable percentage of women experiencing prolonged symptoms.
  • While oestrogen deficiency is implicated, other conditions like psychosomatic disorders, hyperthyroidism, and neoplasms should be considered.

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  • Oestrogen replacement therapy is the preferred treatment, but serum oestradiol monitoring is only reliable for transdermal applications.

    • Impact:

    • Provides a comprehensive overview of hot flush management in menopausal women.
    • Emphasizes the importance of considering differential diagnoses for persistent hot flushes.
    • Clarifies the limitations of monitoring oestrogen replacement therapy based on serum hormone levels.