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Climacteric symptoms and hormones.

Adolf E Schindler1

  • 1Institute for Medical Research and Education, Essen, Germany. schindler@uni-essen.de

Gynecological Endocrinology : the Official Journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology
|July 13, 2006
PubMed
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Menopause symptoms vary widely and can appear before menopause. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) are effective for managing these symptoms, with gene variations and smoking potentially influencing severity.

Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Endocrinology
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Climacteric symptoms are hallmarks of menopause but can manifest pre-menopause.
  • Symptom prevalence and intensity are influenced by social, demographic, and physiological factors.
  • Some women experience no menopausal symptoms, while others have severe symptoms, particularly after surgical estrogen deprivation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the characteristics and management of climacteric symptoms.
  • To highlight the role of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and estrogen replacement therapy (ERT).
  • To discuss emerging factors like gene polymorphisms and smoking in symptom severity.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of climacteric symptoms, their classification, and treatment options.

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  • Analysis of factors influencing symptom presentation and severity.
  • Examination of current therapeutic strategies, including HRT and ERT.

    • Main Results:

    • Climacteric symptoms are diverse, categorized into five groups: menstrual, vegetative, psychosomatic, somatotrophic, and metabolic.
    • HRT and ERT are effective and cost-effective for symptom management and improving quality of life.
    • Gene polymorphisms and smoking are linked to severe and persistent climacteric symptoms.

    Conclusions:

    • Climacteric symptoms are multifactorial, influenced by individual and environmental factors.
    • Personalized HRT/ERT offers effective management for menopausal symptoms.
    • Further research into genetic and lifestyle factors is crucial for understanding severe symptom presentation.