Climacteric, Volume 18, Issue 4 (2015)

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EDITORIAL

Editorial
Hormone therapy and cardiovascular disease – are we back to the beginning?
Anna Fenton & Nick Panay
Pages: 437-438
Published online: 23 Jun 2015
CitationforHormone therapy and cardiovascular disease – are we back to the beginning? | Full Text | References | PDF (41.2 KB)
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INVITED EDITORIALS

Editorial
DHEA replacement for postmenopausal women: placebo or panacea?
J. A. Eden
Pages: 439-440
Published online: 03 Mar 2015
AbstractforDHEA replacement for postmenopausal women: placebo or panacea? | Full Text | References | PDF (44.3 KB)
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Editorial
Long-term menopausal hormone therapy and health consequences – how to choose sides?
A. Pines & S. Shapiro
Pages: 441-443
Published online: 11 May 2015
AbstractforLong-term menopausal hormone therapy and health consequences – how to choose sides? | Full Text | References | PDF (48.7 KB)
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Editorial
Estrogen as a new option for prevention and treatment of breast cancer – does this need a ‘time gap’?
A. O. Mueck & H. Seeger
Pages: 444-447
Published online: 11 May 2015
AbstractforEstrogen as a new option for prevention and treatment of breast cancer – does this need a ‘time gap’? | Full Text | References | PDF (54.7 KB)
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Editorial
Should we abstain from treating women with endometriosis using menopausal hormone therapy, for fear of an increased ovarian cancer risk?
S. Rozenberg, C. Antoine, J. Vandromme & M. Fastrez
Pages: 448-452
Published online: 11 May 2015
AbstractforShould we abstain from treating women with endometriosis using menopausal hormone therapy, for fear of an increased ovarian cancer risk? | Full Text | References | PDF (274.2 KB)
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Editorial
Antiresorptives and anabolic therapy in sequence or combination for postmenopausal osteoporosis
S. Palacios & A. Mejía
Pages: 453-455
Published online: 05 Mar 2015
AbstractforAntiresorptives and anabolic therapy in sequence or combination for postmenopausal osteoporosis | Full Text | References | PDF (54.4 KB)
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REVIEWS

Review Article
Positive well-being during the menopausal transition: a systematic review
L. Brown, C. Bryant & F. K. Judd
Pages: 456-469
Published online: 18 Feb 2015
AbstractforPositive well-being during the menopausal transition: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (176.1 KB)
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Review Article
The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system for endometrial protection during estrogen replacement therapy: a clinical review
H. Depypere & P. Inki
Pages: 470-482
Published online: 07 Mar 2015
AbstractforThe levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system for endometrial protection during estrogen replacement therapy: a clinical review | Full Text | References | PDF (103.4 KB)
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Review Article
Long-term health consequences of premature or early menopause and considerations for management
S. S. Faubion, C. L. Kuhle, L. T. Shuster & W. A. Rocca
Pages: 483-491
Published online: 07 Apr 2015
AbstractforLong-term health consequences of premature or early menopause and considerations for management | Full Text | References | PDF (93.2 KB)
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Review Article
Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease with hormone replacement therapy
L. Schierbeck
Pages: 492-497
Published online: 16 Apr 2015
AbstractforPrimary prevention of cardiovascular disease with hormone replacement therapy | Full Text | References | PDF (272 KB)
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Review Article
What is the influence of cyclooxygenase-2 on postmenopausal endometrial polyps?
A. K. C. Pereira, M. T. Garcia, W. Pinheiro, D. Ejzenberg, J. M. Soares Jr & E. C. Baracat
Pages: 498-502
Published online: 19 Nov 2014
AbstractforWhat is the influence of cyclooxygenase-2 on postmenopausal endometrial polyps? | Full Text | References | PDF (132.6 KB)
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Article
Cardiovascular safety of conjugated estrogens plus bazedoxifene: meta-analysis of the SMART trials
B. S. Komm, J. R. Thompson & S. Mirkin
Pages: 503-511
Published online: 12 Feb 2015
AbstractforCardiovascular safety of conjugated estrogens plus bazedoxifene: meta-analysis of the SMART trials | Full Text | References | PDF (91.1 KB)
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Open Access
Article
0.5 vs. 1.0 mg estradiol in combination with drospirenone for the treatment of hot flushes
C. Gerlinger, K. Gude, T. Schmelter, M. Schaefers & J. Endrikat
Pages: 512-517
Published online: 22 May 2015
Abstractfor0.5 vs. 1.0 mg estradiol in combination with drospirenone for the treatment of hot flushes | Full Text | References | PDF (160.2 KB)
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Article
Effects of estradiol, progestogens, and of tibolone on breast proliferation and apoptosis
L. M. Pompei, E. P. Cunha, M. L. Steiner, T. R. Theodoro, A. M. A. A. Mader, G. Petri, M. A. S. Pinhal & C. E. Fernandes
Pages: 518-522
Published online: 01 Apr 2015
AbstractforEffects of estradiol, progestogens, and of tibolone on breast proliferation and apoptosis | Full Text | References | PDF (213.9 KB)
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Article
Is expression of rat breast matrix components influenced by estrogen, progestins and tibolone?
E. P. Cunha, L. M. Pompei, T. R. Theodoro, M. L. Steiner, V. F. Silva, E. R. A. Silveira, A. M. A. A. Mader, M. A. S. Pinhal & C. E. Fernandes
Pages: 523-527
Published online: 02 Mar 2015
AbstractforIs expression of rat breast matrix components influenced by estrogen, progestins and tibolone? | Full Text | References | PDF (67.4 KB)
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Article
Salivary α-amylase and cortisol after exercise in menopause: influence of long-term HRT
F. R. Patacchioli, C. M. Ghiciuc, M. Bernardi, L. C. Dima-Cozma, L. Fattorini, M. R. Squeo, P. Galoppi, R. Brunelli, F. Ferrante, V. Pasquali & G. Perrone
Pages: 528-535
Published online: 24 Feb 2015
AbstractforSalivary α-amylase and cortisol after exercise in menopause: influence of long-term HRT | Full Text | References | PDF (176.3 KB)
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Article
Hot flush severity during the menopausal transition and early postmenopause: beyond hormones
E. S. Mitchell & N. F. Woods
Pages: 536-544
Published online: 09 Mar 2015
AbstractforHot flush severity during the menopausal transition and early postmenopause: beyond hormones | Full Text | References | PDF (587.1 KB)
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Article
How can information on the risk of breast cancer and hormone therapy be better understood?
R. B. Machado, N. Santana, L. F. Arruda, N. Reggi, A. C. Gandolpho & S. Siani de Moraes
Pages: 545-550
Published online: 02 Mar 2015
AbstractforHow can information on the risk of breast cancer and hormone therapy be better understood? | Full Text | References | PDF (130.2 KB)
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Article
Association between consultations with complementary/alternative medicine practitioners and menopause-related symptoms: a cross-sectional study
W. Peng, J. Adams, L. Hickman & D. W. Sibbritt
Pages: 551-558
Published online: 18 Feb 2015
AbstractforAssociation between consultations with complementary/alternative medicine practitioners and menopause-related symptoms: a cross-sectional study | Full Text | References | PDF (83 KB)
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Article
Black cohosh improves objective sleep in postmenopausal women with sleep disturbance
K. Jiang, Y. Jin, L. Huang, S. Feng, X. Hou, B. Du, J. Zheng & L. Li
Pages: 559-567
Published online: 22 May 2015
AbstractforBlack cohosh improves objective sleep in postmenopausal women with sleep disturbance | Full Text | References | PDF (262 KB)
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Article
Effectiveness of red clover in alleviating menopausal symptoms: a 12-week randomized, controlled trial
F. Shakeri, S. Taavoni, A. Goushegir & H. Haghani
Pages: 568-573
Published online: 24 Feb 2015
AbstractforEffectiveness of red clover in alleviating menopausal symptoms: a 12-week randomized, controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (108.6 KB)
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Article
Impact of lower concentrations of phytoestrogens on the effects of estradiol in breast cancer cells
F-p. Chen, M-h. Chien & I. y-y. Chern
Pages: 574-581
Published online: 05 Mar 2015
AbstractforImpact of lower concentrations of phytoestrogens on the effects of estradiol in breast cancer cells | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Article
Efficacy and safety of non-hormonal remedies for vaginal dryness: open, prospective, randomized trial
P. Stute, T. W. May, C. Masur & I. M. Schmidts-Winkler
Pages: 582-589
Published online: 22 May 2015
AbstractforEfficacy and safety of non-hormonal remedies for vaginal dryness: open, prospective, randomized trial | Full Text | References | PDF (207.5 KB) | Supplemental
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Article
Decreased efficacy of twice-weekly intravaginal dehydroepiandrosterone on vulvovaginal atrophy
C. Bouchard, F. Labrie, D. F. Archer, D. J. Portman, W. Koltun, É. Elfassi, D. A. Grainger, N. Ayotte, T. A. Cooper, M. Martens, A. S. Waldbaum, C. Labrie, I. Côté, L. Lavoie, C. Martel, J. Balser & other participating Members of the VVA Prasterone Group
Pages: 590-607
Published online: 03 Mar 2015
AbstractforDecreased efficacy of twice-weekly intravaginal dehydroepiandrosterone on vulvovaginal atrophy | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Article
Adherence to oral bisphosphonates: 30 more minutes in dosing instructions matter
M. Vytrisalova, T. Touskova, K. Ladova, L. Fuksa, V. Palicka, P. Matoulkova, P. Horak & J. Stepan
Pages: 608-616
Published online: 24 Feb 2015
AbstractforAdherence to oral bisphosphonates: 30 more minutes in dosing instructions matter | Full Text | References | PDF (920.4 KB)
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Article
Age-related changes in the diagnostic assessment of women with severe cervical lesions
L. Giannella, C. Fodero, F. Boselli, K. Mfuta, T. Rubino & S. Prandi
Pages: 617-623
Published online: 24 Feb 2015
AbstractforAge-related changes in the diagnostic assessment of women with severe cervical lesions | Full Text | References | PDF (294.8 KB)
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Article
Polymorphisms in VDR gene in Tunisian postmenopausal women are associated with osteopenia phenotype
R. Sassi, H. Sahli, C. Souissi, S. Sellami & A. Ben Ammar El Gaaied
Pages: 624-630
Published online: 18 Feb 2015
AbstractforPolymorphisms in VDR gene in Tunisian postmenopausal women are associated with osteopenia phenotype | Full Text | References | PDF (81.5 KB)
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Article
Relation between oxidative stress and climacteric symptoms in early postmenopausal women
A. Cagnacci, M. Cannoletta, F. Palma, M. Bellafronte, C. Romani & B. Palmieri
Pages: 631-636
Published online: 18 Feb 2015
AbstractforRelation between oxidative stress and climacteric symptoms in early postmenopausal women | Full Text | References | PDF (180.5 KB)
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Article
Periodontitis impacts quality of life in postmenopausal women
C. DeBaz, H. Shamia, J. Hahn, S. Mithani, G. Sadeghi & L. Palomo
Pages: 637-642
Published online: 10 Feb 2015
AbstractforPeriodontitis impacts quality of life in postmenopausal women | Full Text | References | PDF (68.8 KB)
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Article
Serbian version of the Women’s Health Questionnaire: psychometric properties
J. Dotlic, T. Gazibara, S. Radovanovic, B. Rancic, B. Milosevic, S. Nurkovic, I. Kurtagic & N. Kovacevic
Pages: 643-650
Published online: 27 Dec 2014
AbstractforSerbian version of the Women’s Health Questionnaire: psychometric properties | Full Text | References | PDF (84.8 KB)
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SHORT REPORT

Effects of an aglycone-rich biotransformed soybean extract in human endothelial cells
C. M. De Andrade, F. J. Bianchini, F. M. Rey, M. J. V. Fonseca & M. R. T. Toloi
Pages: 651-655
Published online: 20 Dec 2014
AbstractforEffects of an aglycone-rich biotransformed soybean extract in human endothelial cells | Full Text | References | PDF (306.9 KB)
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CASE REPORT

Case Report
Premature ovarian failure with 46,XX,t(1;4)(p34.1;q34): first case report and literature review
P. Vichinsartvichai, C. Manolertthewan & P. Promrungrueng
Pages: 656-658
Published online: 04 Feb 2015
AbstractforPremature ovarian failure with 46,XX,t(1;4)(p34.1;q34): first case report and literature review | Full Text | References | PDF (258.5 KB)
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LETTER TO THE EDITORS

Letter
Persistent denial of undeniable bias
Samuel Shapiro
Page: 659
Published online: 23 Jun 2015
CitationforPersistent denial of undeniable bias | Full Text | References | PDF (440.1 KB)
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