This document discusses menopause and hormone replacement therapy. It begins by defining menopause as the permanent stoppage of menstruation due to declining ovarian function. It then discusses the stages of menopause including perimenopause and the changes in hormones like FSH and estrogen that occur. The document notes that menopause is a natural process but can cause both short term symptoms and long term health issues if estrogen is not replaced. It evaluates the risks and benefits of different treatment options for menopause including lifestyle changes, alternative therapies, medical treatments, and hormone replacement therapy.
The menopause may be
Natural or induced
Natural menopause - the permanent cessation of menstruation for 12 months caused by failure of ovarian function with elevated gonadotropins (FSH, LH).
Average is 51 years
The menopause may be
Natural or induced
Natural menopause - the permanent cessation of menstruation for 12 months caused by failure of ovarian function with elevated gonadotropins (FSH, LH).
Average is 51 years
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Menopause is a biological stage in a woman's life that occurs when she stops menstruating and reaches the end of her natural reproductive life. This is not usually abrupt, but a gradual process during which women experience perimenopause before reaching post-menopause”
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Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
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Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
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Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
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FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
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Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
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Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
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Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
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2. What is it?
-and why do we care?
And WHY there is so much controversy?
3. Menopause – Cessation of Menstruation.
Its derived from a Greek words “Menos and Pause”
Meaning Cessation of Menstruation.
Definition: Permanent stoppage of Menstruation as a
result of declining ovarian function leading to
deficient ovarian hormonal secretions.
7. Menopause strictly means the end (pause) of menses.
Menopause is a hypo-estrogenic state.
Estrogen surges have caused growth of the
endometrium.
Now no growth = no shedding = no period
~ FSH over 40
Average age 51-52.
8. By definition means the time around menopause.
(Could mean anytime from birth to death. )
Usually refers to the transitional years leading
from regular menses to the end of menses and the
symptomatic years.
Ages 35 to 60.
Low, unreliable Progesterone & Fluctuating
Estrogen.
9. Age related depletion of ovarian follicles
Degeneration of Granulosa & Theca cells
Degenerating Theca cells fail to respond to Gn
Leads to fall in estrogen levels
Decrease in negative feedback on HPA axis
Consequent rise in Gn attempting to stimulate ovaries
Sharman et al 1976
10. These process begins 5 year before actual menopause
At this time FHS and Estradiol
LH and Progesterone levels remain unchanged,
indicating that cycle probably continue to be ovulatory.
Estradiol – Hot flushes
11. In contrast to follicular cells, the stromal cells continue to
produce androgens in response to LH after Menopause,
The adrenals continue to produce androgens
The physiologic in Estrogen / Androgen ratio accounts
for increase in facial hair growth after menopause.
In obese women androgens are converted by peripheral body
fat to a weak estrogen – estrone
Hence they are less prone to menopausal symptoms and
osteoporosis but increase chance of endometrial hyperplasia
and malignancy.
12. 30 to 50 years of your life.
Uncomfortable Symptoms.
Possibly disruptive
Possible increase PMS (mood changes,
sadness, lack of concentration).
More abnormal bleeding – iron deficiency.
Decline in general health.
Huge impact on reproductive system.
13. ● 200 years ago, fewer than 30% of women lived
long enough to experience menopause.
● 100 years ago the average women‟s life expectancy
just reached 50 years of age.
● NOW-Average life expectancy is 80 and most of
you will far surpass that.
● Ready or not, you can already expect a better
QUANTITY of life.
● So the question really becomes - “How can I
maintain the best QUALITY of life?”
14.
15. They welcome Menopause – freedom from bleeding and risk of
pregnancy
Feel free to participate in religious and social activities.
Psychological symptoms are fewer – joint family strong support
Lifestyle of rural India – more physical activities fiber rich diet, low
fat, good intake of milk and exposure to sun shine
Hot flushes are common in the white Caucasian women then
Indian. Urogenital symptoms common in Indians.
Decreased libido – shy to discuss
16. Survey of knowledge attitude and symptomatology
menopause and HRT in qualified nurses – revealed
substantial degree of paucity of knowledge amongst
them.
66.6% - only were familiar in premenopausal group
48.5% - in menopausal group
KEM hospital – Mumbai (Kansaria et al 2000)
17. Survey (on the basis of questionnaire) of knowledge attitude
and symptomatology of menopause, HRT and Cancer in
qualified 352 educated working class women.
40% of them had read about menopause in newspapers.
48% considered it as media hype, and the despite of the fact
that 26% of them being postmenopausal, only 2.9% were on
HRT.
This survey emphasizes the need for enhancing public
awareness of menopause and its implications.
Monali Desai 2003, Vadodara
18. Menopausal impacts can be divided into two categories -
short term and long term
Estrogen Withdrawal Symptoms-short term (Resolve with time)
hot flashes
night sweats
sleeplessness
fatigue
mental lapses
moodiness
irritability
palpitations
headaches
many others
MOST DISAPPEAR WITH TIME.
19. Estrogen Deficiency -- ( Worsen with time)
● Vaginal effects (dryness, atrophy) ● Genitalia (atrophy)
● Brain (cognitive decline) ● Loss of libido
● Bone (loss of mineral density) ● Joints (tightness)
● Blood vessels (atherosclerosis) ● Metabolic ( insulin
● Skin (wrinkling) resistance)
● Mucus membranes (dryness) ● Macular degeneration
● Others
THESE IMPACTS DO NOT FADE - THEY GET WORSE.
20. ● Questions to resolve:
● A. Could anything be done? --- YES
● B. What would be the options?
● C. How safe are they?
21. 1) NATURAL - Live a Healthy Lifestyle
Enhance and accept what nature has given you.
2) ALTERNATIVE – use supplements, vitamins, naturopathic and
homeopathic remedies.
3) MEDICAL TREATMENTS – treat specific symptoms or problems
with medications as they arise.
4) HORMONAL – replace the original substance that is missing -
prevention. (Similar to treatment of low thyroid)
22. 1. Detail personal and family history, physical examination
including height, weight and BP
2. Breast examination, pelvic examination & PAP‟s test
3. Evaluation of symptoms and need for medication
4. Evaluation of individual risk Vs benefits from treatment
5. Routine screening test: CBC, Urine analysis, blood sugars,
RFT, LFT
6. Lipid profile and CVS risk assessment
23. 7. TVS and Assessment of Endometrial thickness
8. Routine mammography
9. Assessment of BMD – DEXA (Dual Energy X-ray
Absorptiometry) test is preferable
10. Endometrial biopsy – in postmenopausal bleeding or F/H/O
cancer or P/H/O late menopause, infertility and PCOD.
11. Stool test for occult blood [for colorectal disease]
12. TSH, and free T3, T4
13. FHS, LH in women on OC pills with secondary amenorrhea or in
hysterectomised patients.
24. ● Medical treatments begin after a problem develops.
● Traditionally, this is what most of us choose.
● We seem to assume that disease is inevitable.
“Eventually we all will get something.”
● This refers to specific drug therapies to treat
conditions or disease states as they arise, or even
before that.
25. Improves vasomotor stability, reducing hot flashes.
Helps maintain elasticity of skin and tissues.
Improves sleep patterns, decreases fatigue.
Increased „sense of well being‟.
Better recall, memory, problem solving.
26. Cardiovascular Risk Insomnia
Osteoporosis Ovarian cancer
Colon cancer Diabetes
Endometrial cancer Breast cancer
Dementia Clotting – Deep Vein
Thrombosis & Stroke
Macular degeneration
Arthritis
27. Timing of treatment - It‟s important to start early to
get the full benefit.
Many of the benefits persist if you continue therapy
for longer periods of time.
Mode of delivery –Various routes
NON-ORAL Have advantages over oral.
28. ● Let‟s assume for the moment that there are safe choices.
● Therapy depends on your particular situation.
● “Where you are” in this transition process.
● Depends on your goals, health conditions, budget, etc.
29. ● NO symptoms.
● It‟s great not to have symptoms , still you face the
decline in health associated with the loss of estrogen.
● This is a group of Patients that‟s harder to convince! Pt.
doesn‟t have symptoms so she doesn‟t feel “bad”. They
won‟t “feel” the slow loss of calcium in bones until it‟s
too late.
● Consider HRT to prevent some of the long term effects
of chronic estrogen deficiency.
30. Lifestyle changes and Personal habits
Exercises: Brisk walking for 40 – 60 min., at least 5 times /
week
Physical workout: Wt. bearing exercises for limbs and back
strengthening.
Yoga and Meditation: Breathing exercises stress
Simple Diet: Plenty of vegetables, fruits fat, Sugar
Fluid Intake: Plenty of fluids to maintain hydration.
Control or Abstain: smoking, alcohol intake, more tea and
coffee.
31.
32.
33. Women‟s bodies are genetically programmed to go
through a fertile phase that ends with the onset of
menopause.
Natural phenomenon - “why not accept it gracefully,
and work to improve life quality by diet, exercise, and
natural supplements.”
Much to be said for this lifestyle.
Symptoms - not everyone has them, or they may be
mild, and even if uncomfortable, will usually resolve <
5 years. Learn to “Live with it”.
34. Most of these issues will be accepted by women as
natural aging, not realizing they could have been
prevented.
Estrogen deficiency will NOT resolve, and over time the
damage will become apparent.
At some point the damage is irreversible.
Most women at this point will be switched to
”Option 3 - Medical Treatments.” because now they
have genuine medical issues.
35. Many options available. No Rx needed. OTC (Over-
the Counter).
May consist of herbal supplements, nutrients,
Homeopathic treatment, Chinese herbs and
acupuncture treatments, massage, mental imaging,
crystal treatments.
36. Alternative tx‟s give people power to make their
own choices. Especially when so many of us
have become so skeptical of our health care
system and the motives of people making
decisions and recommendations.
Draw criticism as unproven. Most are
“unproven” in truly scientifically controlled
studies, but thats not the point.
Most likely they are safe. Most have extremely
limited data on safety so remember it‟s-“Buyer
beware”.
No data regarding disease prevention.
37. Plants make chemicals that are necessary for their own
survival.
It turns out that those chemicals can have effects on
humans.
Certain plants make chemicals that will weakly stimulate
estrogen and progesterone receptors.
Supplementing with these,can frequently alleviate mild
symptoms.
38. They are extremely weak compared to
our own ovarian hormones.
They cannot be measured in available
hormonal assays.
Little risk of harm is known,but limited
data.
39. Premarin - derived from purified urine
of pregnant mares.
Longest track record of any estrogen.
Hundreds of studies have documented its effectiveness.
Study drug from the Women‟s Health Initiative (that received
such bad press in 2002).
Most of those negative findings have been totally disproved.
The negative image still lingers, but the medication is totally
valid.
40. If you are pre-menopause (perimenopause) , but
having symptoms &/or abnormal bleeding:
Rule out underlying medical disease.
The goal of therapy would be to evaluate/correct the
bleeding issue.
Suppress the symptoms, necessary changes in nutrition/life.
LOW DOSES of hormonal supplements if needed.
Frequent monitoring and adjustments due to volatility.
41. Hormonal changes constitute a natural progression in
women‟s lives - from birth to death.
Menses and any accompanying symptoms are driven by these
changing hormone levels.
There are monthly cyclic changes that create fertile
reproductive cycles.
There are plateaus that lead to months or years of milder or
stronger symptoms or suboptimal fertility.
And then the eventual low plateau of menopause.
Unpleasantly, there can be daily fluctuations.