Climacteric, Volume 18, Issue 2 (2015)

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EDITORIAL

Editorial
KEEPS, GSM and much more
Anna Fenton & Nick Panay
Page: 107
Published online: 13 Mar 2015
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INVITED EDITORIALS

Editorial
The hope for KEEPS
R. A. Lobo
Pages: 108-109
Published online: 05 Feb 2015
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Editorial
KEEPS results: a true frustration?
A. Pines
Pages: 110-111
Published online: 06 Feb 2015
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REVIEWS

Review Article
Vasomotor symptoms and urogenital atrophy in older women: a systematic review
B. M. Zeleke, S. R. Davis, P. Fradkin & R. J. Bell
Pages: 112-120
Published online: 04 Dec 2014
AbstractforVasomotor symptoms and urogenital atrophy in older women: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (561.3 KB)
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Review Article
Vaginal administration of estradiol: effects of dose, preparation and timing on plasma estradiol levels
R. J. Santen
Pages: 121-134
Published online: 18 Oct 2014
AbstractforVaginal administration of estradiol: effects of dose, preparation and timing on plasma estradiol levels | Full Text | References | PDF (403.2 KB)
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Review Article
Female urinary incontinence: effective treatment strategies
R. A. Castro, R. M. Arruda & M. A. T. Bortolini
Pages: 135-141
Published online: 11 Oct 2014
AbstractforFemale urinary incontinence: effective treatment strategies | Full Text | References | PDF (480.8 KB)
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Review Article
Effects of traditional Chinese medicine on symptom clusters during the menopausal transition
L. Taylor-Swanson, A. Thomas, R. Ismail, J. G. Schnall, L. Cray, E. S. Mitchell & N. F. Woods
Pages: 142-156
Published online: 18 Oct 2014
AbstractforEffects of traditional Chinese medicine on symptom clusters during the menopausal transition | Full Text | References | PDF (538 KB) | Supplemental
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Review Article
Prevalence of menopausal symptoms in Asian midlife women: a systematic review
M. Rakibul Islam, P. Gartoulla, R. J. Bell, P. Fradkin & S. R. Davis
Pages: 157-176
Published online: 27 Oct 2014
AbstractforPrevalence of menopausal symptoms in Asian midlife women: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (592.4 KB)
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SHORT REVIEW

Review Article
Ulipristal acetate in the management of symptomatic uterine fibroids: facts and pending issues
F. R. Pérez-López
Pages: 177-181
Published online: 12 Nov 2014
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OPINION

Article
Ultra-low dose – new approaches in menopausal hormone therapy
P. Stute, H.-G. Becker, J. Bitzer, D. Chatsiproios, F. Luzuy, M. von Wolff, D. Wunder & M. Birkhäuser
Pages: 182-186
Published online: 04 Dec 2014
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Article
Endothelial function in women of the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study
J. M. Kling, B. A. Lahr, K. R. Bailey, S. M. Harman, V. M. Miller & S. L. Mulvagh
Pages: 187-197
Published online: 05 Feb 2015
AbstractforEndothelial function in women of the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study | Full Text | References | PDF (523 KB)
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Open Access
Article
Effects of estrogen therapy on postmenopausal sleep quality regardless of vasomotor symptoms: a randomized trial
P. Tansupswatdikul, S. Chaikittisilpa, N. Jaimchariyatam, K. Panyakhamlerd, U. Jaisamrarn & N. Taechakraichana
Pages: 198-204
Published online: 27 Nov 2014
AbstractforEffects of estrogen therapy on postmenopausal sleep quality regardless of vasomotor symptoms: a randomized trial | Full Text | References | PDF (516.8 KB)
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Article
Circulating androgens are associated with mood disturbances in young postmenopausal women
I. Lambrinoudaki, G. Bouziou, E. Armeni, A. Spyropoulou, K. Koundi, D. Rizos, A. Augoulea, A. Alexandrou, M. Creatsa, C. Panoulis, S. Dendrinos, A. A. Leonadrou & I. M. Zervas
Pages: 205-213
Published online: 07 Jan 2015
AbstractforCirculating androgens are associated with mood disturbances in young postmenopausal women | Full Text | References | PDF (123.1 KB)
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Article
Effects of estradiol–drospirenone on menopausal symptoms, lipids and bone turnover in Chinese women
M. Li, A. Wang, L. Hu, Z. Song, Y. Zhao, Y. Sun, L. Yan & X. Li
Pages: 214-218
Published online: 02 Jan 2015
AbstractforEffects of estradiol–drospirenone on menopausal symptoms, lipids and bone turnover in Chinese women | Full Text | References | PDF (120.9 KB)
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Article
Sexual function after fractional microablative CO2 laser in women with vulvovaginal atrophy
S. Salvatore, R. E. Nappi, M. Parma, R. Chionna, F. Lagona, N. Zerbinati, S. Ferrero, M. Origoni, M. Candiani & U. Leone Roberti Maggiore
Pages: 219-225
Published online: 16 Dec 2014
AbstractforSexual function after fractional microablative CO2 laser in women with vulvovaginal atrophy | Full Text | References | PDF (345.9 KB)
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Article
Female sexual function improved with ospemifene in postmenopausal women with vulvar and vaginal atrophy: results of a randomized, placebo-controlled trial
G. Constantine, S. Graham, D. J. Portman, R. C. Rosen & S. A. Kingsberg
Pages: 226-232
Published online: 25 Sep 2014
AbstractforFemale sexual function improved with ospemifene in postmenopausal women with vulvar and vaginal atrophy: results of a randomized, placebo-controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (191.4 KB)
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Open Access
Article
The clinical relevance of the effect of ospemifene on symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy
R. E. Nappi, N. Panay, N. Bruyniks, C. Castelo-Branco, T. J. De Villiers & J. A. Simon
Pages: 233-240
Published online: 16 Dec 2014
AbstractforThe clinical relevance of the effect of ospemifene on symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy | Full Text | References | PDF (286.7 KB)
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Open Access
Article
Endometrial pathology in postmenopausal women with no bleeding
M. Genc, B. Genc, N. Sahin, E. Celik, G. A. Turan, E. B. Gur & S. Guclu
Pages: 241-245
Published online: 22 Sep 2014
AbstractforEndometrial pathology in postmenopausal women with no bleeding | Full Text | References | PDF (64.8 KB)
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Article
Newly developed vaginal atrophy symptoms II and vaginal pH: a better correlation in vaginal atrophy?
P. Tuntiviriyapun, K. Panyakhamlerd, S. Triratanachat, T. Chatsuwan, S. Chaikittisilpa, U. Jaisamrarn & N. Taechakraichana
Pages: 246-251
Published online: 27 Dec 2014
AbstractforNewly developed vaginal atrophy symptoms II and vaginal pH: a better correlation in vaginal atrophy? | Full Text | References | PDF (78.3 KB)
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Article
Vaginal estriol–lactobacilli combination and quality of life in endocrine-treated breast cancer
S. Buchholz, M. Mögele, A. Lintermans, G. Bellen, V. Prasauskas, O. Ortmann, P. Grob, P. Neven & G. Donders
Pages: 252-259
Published online: 20 Jan 2015
AbstractforVaginal estriol–lactobacilli combination and quality of life in endocrine-treated breast cancer | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Open Access
Article
Efficacy of phytoestrogens for menopausal symptoms: a meta-analysis and systematic review
M-n. Chen, C-c. Lin & C-f. Liu
Pages: 260-269
Published online: 01 Dec 2014
AbstractforEfficacy of phytoestrogens for menopausal symptoms: a meta-analysis and systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Open Access
Article
Metformin for overweight women at midlife: a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial
R. Worsley, F. Jane, P. J. Robinson, R. J. Bell & S. R. Davis
Pages: 270-277
Published online: 21 Oct 2014
AbstractforMetformin for overweight women at midlife: a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (153.3 KB)
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Article
Should menopausal characteristics be considered during cardiorespiratory exercise prescription in postmenopausal women?
F. R. Aragão, M. H. Moreira, R. E. Gabriel & C. G. Abrantes
Pages: 278-283
Published online: 21 Oct 2014
AbstractforShould menopausal characteristics be considered during cardiorespiratory exercise prescription in postmenopausal women? | Full Text | References | PDF (84 KB)
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Article
Association of metabolic syndrome with coronary atherosclerosis in non-diabetic postmenopausal women
B. H. Yun, S. J. Chon, Y. J. Lee, E. J. Han, S. Cho, Y. S. Choi, B. S. Lee & S. K. Seo
Pages: 284-289
Published online: 07 Nov 2014
AbstractforAssociation of metabolic syndrome with coronary atherosclerosis in non-diabetic postmenopausal women | Full Text | References | PDF (133.7 KB)
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Article
Effects of omega-3 on metabolic markers in postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome
A. P. Tardivo, J. Nahas-Neto, C. L. Orsatti, F. B. Dias, P. F. Poloni, E. B. Schmitt & E. A. P. Nahas
Pages: 290-298
Published online: 26 Dec 2014
AbstractforEffects of omega-3 on metabolic markers in postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (555.7 KB)
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Article
Amla prevents fructose-induced hepatic steatosis in ovariectomized rats: role of liver FXR and LXRα
S. M. Koshy, Z. Bobby, S. E. Jacob, P. H. Ananthanarayanan, M. G. Sridhar & D. T. Paulose
Pages: 299-310
Published online: 06 Sep 2014
AbstractforAmla prevents fructose-induced hepatic steatosis in ovariectomized rats: role of liver FXR and LXRα | Full Text | References | PDF (3.8 MB) | Supplemental
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Article
Association between periodontal changes and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women
F. M. B. G. Pereira, V. P. Rodrigues, A. E. F. de Oliveira, L. M. O. Brito & F. F. Lopes
Pages: 311-315
Published online: 11 Nov 2014
AbstractforAssociation between periodontal changes and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women | Full Text | References | PDF (225.6 KB)
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Article
Bone mineral density in midlife women: the Study of Women's Health in Qatar
L. M. Gerber, A. Bener, H. M. Al-Ali, M. Hammoudeh, L. Q. Liu & M. Verjee
Pages: 316-322
Published online: 23 Oct 2014
AbstractforBone mineral density in midlife women: the Study of Women's Health in Qatar | Full Text | References | PDF (122.1 KB)
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Article
Frequency-risk and duration-risk relations between second-hand smoke exposure and menopausal symptoms among middle-aged women in Guangzhou, China
X. Ye, Z. Yao, Y. Xu, S. Zhou, Y. Gao, S. Chen & Y. Yang
Pages: 323-328
Published online: 27 Nov 2014
AbstractforFrequency-risk and duration-risk relations between second-hand smoke exposure and menopausal symptoms among middle-aged women in Guangzhou, China | Full Text | References | PDF (75.4 KB)
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Letter
Selection criteria for patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and diabetes mellitus to achieve reliable results
Serkan Tapan, Erdim Sertoglu, Huseyin Kayadibi & Metin Uyanik
Page: 329
Published online: 13 Mar 2015
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CLIMACTERIC COMMENTARIES

Article Commentary
Climacteric Commentaries
Amos Pines (Section Editor)
Page: 330
Published online: 13 Mar 2015
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