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Rev. chil. obstet. ginecol. (En línea) ; Rev. chil. obstet. ginecol;88(2): 121-125, abr. 2023. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1441419

ABSTRACT

El síndrome premenstrual es un trastorno común en mujeres en edad reproductiva y se caracteriza por al menos un síntoma físico, emocional o conductual, que aparece en la fase lútea del ciclo menstrual y se resuelve poco después del inicio de la menstruación. Los tratamientos convencionales para el dolor perimenstrual cíclico tienen inconvenientes que incluyen efectos secundarios, interferencia con la función reproductiva de las mujeres o escasa efectividad en el alivio de los síntomas. Muchas mujeres recurren a terapias naturales para tratar una gran variedad de síntomas menstruales. Esta revisión se centra en una de esas opciones naturales, el Sauzgatillo (Vitex agnus-castus). Se realizó una búsqueda e identificación de artículos publicados hasta mayo de 2022 recopilados por medio de sistemas de búsqueda electrónicos como Google Scholar, Medline, PubMed y Scopus. Las palabras de búsqueda fueron: “Premenstrual syndrome”, “dysmenorrhea” AND “Vitex agnus-castus”. Los estudios preclínicos señalan un mecanismo de acción en su implicación sobre el sistema serotoninérgico, así como su unión a los receptores de dopamina. Los estudios clínicos demuestran la seguridad y el efecto positivo sobre el síndrome premenstrual y la dismenorrea.


Premenstrual syndrome is a common disorder in women of reproductive age and is characterized by at least one physical, emotional, or behavioral symptom, which appears in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and resolves shortly after the onset of menstruation. Conventional treatments for cyclical perimenstrual pain have drawbacks that include side effects, interference with womens reproductive function, or limited effectiveness in relieving symptoms. Many women turn to natural therapies to treat a wide variety of menstrual symptoms. This review focuses on one of those natural options, Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus). The information available until May 2022 was collected via the library and electronic search systems such as Google Scholar, Medline, PubMed, and Scopus. The search words were: “Premenstrual syndrome”, “dysmenorrhea” AND “Vitex agnus-castus”. Preclinical studies point to a mechanism of action in its involvement in the serotoninergic system, as well as its binding to dopamine receptors. Clinical studies prove safety and positive effect on premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Premenstrual Syndrome/drug therapy , Plant Extracts/therapeutic use , Vitex , Dysmenorrhea/drug therapy
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Rev. chil. obstet. ginecol. (En línea) ; Rev. chil. obstet. ginecol;88(1): 65-70, 2023. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1431755

ABSTRACT

Los síntomas vasomotores (SVM) se encuentran entre los síntomas más comunes de la transición a la menopausia. Más del 70% de las mujeres de mediana edad informan SVM en algún momento durante la transición a la menopausia, y para un tercio de las mujeres los SVM son muy frecuentes o graves. Muchas mujeres recurren a terapias naturales para tratar los SVM. Esta revisión se centra en una de esas opciones naturales: el extracto purificado de polen (Serelys®). Se realizó una búsqueda e identificación de artículos publicados hasta octubre de 2022 recopilados de sistemas de búsqueda electrónicos, como Google Scholar, MEDLINE, PubMed y Scopus. Las palabras de búsqueda fueron “Vasomotor symptoms”, “menopause” AND “pollen”. Los estudios preclínicos señalan un mecanismo de acción en su implicación sobre el sistema serotoninérgico, así como su unión a los receptores de dopamina. Los estudios clínicos demuestran la seguridad y el efecto positivo sobre los SVM.


Vasomotor symptoms (VMS) are among the most common symptoms of the menopausal transition. More than 70% of middle-aged women report VMS at some point during the menopausal transition, and for a third of women, VMS is very common or severe. Many women turn to natural therapies to treat VMS. This review focuses on one such natural option, purified pollen extract (Serelys®). The information available until October 2022 was collected via the library and electronic search systems such as Google Scholar, MEDLINE, PubMed, and Scopus. The search words were: “Vasomotor symptoms”, “menopause” AND “pollen”. Preclinical studies point to a mechanism of action in its involvement in the serotonergic system, as well as its binding to dopamine receptors. Clinical studies demonstrate the safety and positive effect on VMS.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Pollen/chemistry , Menopause , Plant Extracts/administration & dosage , Safety , Vasomotor System/physiopathology , Efficacy , Hot Flashes/drug therapy , Phytotherapy
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Medicina (Kaunas) ; 58(12)2022 Nov 24.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36556922

ABSTRACT

It is becoming increasingly common that patients' preferences move towards non-surgical approaches, such as pulsed magnetic stimulation, for female stress urinary incontinence. OBJECTIVE: We evaluated the efficacy and safety of a device that uses electromagnetic technology to treat urinary incontinence, with an emphasis on health-related quality of life. METHODS: A total of 47 female subjects from 18 to 80 years old were enrolled. After block randomization, treatment consisted of 2 pulsed planar magnetic stimulation sessions per week for 4 weeks (8 sessions). Validated questionnaires: Female Sexual Function Index, International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire for Urinary Incontinence: Short Form, and Pelvic Floor Bothersome. Follow-ups were performed at weeks 1, 9, and 14. RESULTS: The present study is one of the first clinical trials published evaluating the efficacy and safety of the electromagnetism-based device with flat configuration in patients with stress urinary incontinence, showing a reduction in PFBQ, ICQSF, and Oxford test scores during follow-up, and significantly at week 14 of follow-up, which implied a favorable impact on clinical outcomes, quality of life, and sexuality. CONCLUSIONS: The improved results in the treatment group compared with the simulated group show that pulsed magnetic stimulation is a safe and attractive non-invasive alternative for patients who prefer non-surgical treatments.


Subject(s)
Urinary Incontinence, Stress , Urinary Incontinence , Humans , Female , Adolescent , Young Adult , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Urinary Incontinence, Stress/therapy , Quality of Life , Sexuality , Magnetic Phenomena , Treatment Outcome
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Lasers Med Sci ; 34(7): 1509-1511, 2019 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30830556

ABSTRACT

To alert patients and health care providers about the use of energy-based devices to perform a vaginal "rejuvenation," cosmetic vaginal procedures, or nonsurgical vaginal procedures to treat symptoms related to menopause, urinary incontinence, or sexual function, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about the effectiveness and safety of such devices. We agree with the FDA that certain devices (laser, radiofrequency, etc.) have been marketed inappropriately for uses that are outside of their cleared or approved intended uses. We want to position ourselves in the strict training of professionals so that the indications and techniques are used in the best possible way, knowing that, similar to any medical or surgical technique, the side effects can appear in the short and long term, and should be recognized and remedied.


Subject(s)
Gynecology , Phototherapy , United States Food and Drug Administration , Humans , Laser Therapy , Practice Guidelines as Topic , Radiofrequency Therapy , United States
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Maturitas ; 103: 71-77, 2017 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28778336

ABSTRACT

The consumption of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCO3-PUFAs) has shown a great variety of beneficial effects, including cardiovascular, metabolic and inflammatory effects, which make them interesting for the postmenopausal woman. Because LCO3-PUFAs could be effective and safe during this period, a panel of experts from the Spanish Menopause Society met to establish a set of recommendations for their use in postmenopausal women based on the best available evidence. The decrease in triglycerides is the most consistent effect observed with LCO3-PUFAs (at doses greater than 3g/day). In addition, LCO3-PUFAs have antiarrhythmic effects, reduce blood pressure, improve depressive and psychotic symptoms, and do not increase the risk of cancer. However, further studies are needed to confirm the benefit of LCO3-PUFAs in the relief of menopause symptoms and osteoporosis.


Subject(s)
Fatty Acids, Omega-3/therapeutic use , Postmenopause , Blood Pressure/drug effects , Cardiovascular Diseases/prevention & control , Depression/drug therapy , Female , Guidelines as Topic , Humans , Postmenopause/blood , Psychotic Disorders/drug therapy , Risk , Societies, Medical , Triglycerides/blood
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Prog. obstet. ginecol. (Ed. impr.) ; 58(4): 177-182, abr. 2015. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-134867

ABSTRACT

Objetivo: Evaluar la calidad de vida actual de las mujeres menopáusicas y conocer el efecto del tratamiento instaurado. Sujetos y métodos: El estudio epidemiológico transversal y multicéntrico que incluyó a 1.344 mujeres menopáusicas. Se empleó la escala Cervantes para valorar la calidad de vida. Resultados: La puntuación global de la calidad de vida fue mejor en los grupos con tratamiento (terapia hormonal e isoflavonas, diferencia puntuación total: 13,62 y 7,93 puntos, respectivamente; p < 0,001) versus las que no recibían terapia. Factores que influyen en la calidad de vida son: el alcohol, los antecedentes de enfermedad y el tiempo de evolución de la menopausia. Conclusiones: Las mujeres menopáusicas pueden mejorar su calidad de vida con el tratamiento con terapia hormonal y con isoflavonas, siendo la escala Cervantes una herramienta clínica muy útil (AU)


Objective: To assess the current quality of life of menopausal women and determine the effect of treatment. Subjects and methods: This multicenter, cross-sectional, epidemiological study included 1344 postmenopausal women. The Cervantes scale was used to assess quality of life. Results: The overall quality of life score was better in the treatment groups (hormonal therapy and isoflavones, with differences in total scores of 13.62 and 7.93 points, respectively; P<.001) versus those not receiving therapy. Factors influencing quality of life were alcohol, history of disease, and time since onset of menopause. Conclusions: Menopausal women can improve their quality of life with treatment with hormonal therapy and isoflavones. The Cervantes scale is a useful clinical tool (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Menopause/psychology , Psychometrics/instrumentation , Quality of Life , Isoflavones/pharmacokinetics , Soybean Proteins/pharmacokinetics , Estrogen Replacement Therapy
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Prog. obstet. ginecol. (Ed. impr.) ; 57(1): 45-51, ene. 2014.
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-126799

ABSTRACT

Las propiedades beneficiosas de los AGO3 y sus efectos sobre el control de algunos factores de riesgo cardiovascular han sido estudiadas ampliamente y se han establecido sus efectos beneficiosos sobre diversos procesos fisiológicos y patológicos, que van desde el desarrollo cognitivo y cerebral del feto y del recién nacido, pasando por sus efectos antiinflamatorios en variedad de cuadros patológicos. En el presente artículo, se revisa la evidencia científica disponible que apoya la suplementación con AGO3 en la mujer y se realizan recomendaciones específicas en ese sentido. Se recomienda la suplementación con 500 mg diarios de AGO3 durante todas las épocas de la vida de la mujer, que deben aumentarse hasta 1 g para la prevención cardiovascular secundaria, 1,5 g para el manejo de los síntomas vasomotores o 2 g en pacientes con hipertrigliceridemia. Durante la totalidad del embarazo se recomienda un mínimo de al menos 300 mg/día de ácido docosahexaenoico (AU)


The benefits of O3FA on cardiovascular risk factor control have been thoroughly investigated, yielding ample evidence of the benefits on cognitive and brain development in infants and anti-inflammatory actions in a number of diseases. In this article, we review the available scientific evidence supporting O3FA supplementation in women and provide recommendations. Supplementation with 500 mg daily O3FA isrecommended throughout a woman’s life. Daily supplementation should be increased to 1 g for secondary cardiovascular prevention, to 1.5 g for menopausal symptoms (hot flashes), and to 2 g in patients with hypertriglyceridemia. At least 300 mg docosahexaenoic acid daily is recommended during pregnancy (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Eicosapentaenoic Acid/therapeutic use , Docosahexaenoic Acids/therapeutic use , Fatty Acids, Omega-3/therapeutic use , Dietary Supplements , Women's Health
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Prog. obstet. ginecol. (Ed. impr.) ; 53(5): 169-173, mayo 2010. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-79755

ABSTRACT

Objetivos: Recoger la práctica clínica habitual de los ginecólogos españoles en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de los síntomas vasomotores. Material y métodos: Estudio observacional y transversal que forma parte del estudio LADIES (estudio epidemiológico de Los síntomas vasomotores Asociados a la menopausia: abordaje, Diagnósticos y Enfoques terapéuticos). Un total de 454 ginecólogos a lo largo de la geografía española rellenaron un cuestionario específico realizado a 2.113 mujeres climatéricas con síntomas vasomotores. Resultados: Dentro de los ginecólogos, el 15,9% sigue alguna escala de valoración de la sintomatología vasomotora y el 24% utiliza las guías terapéuticas. El 8,2% de las mujeres sintomáticas recibe terapia hormonal sustitutiva y un 81,4% toma isoflavonas de soja; la dosis más frecuente es de 80mg/día. Conclusiones: Pocos ginecólogos siguen escalas de valoración y guías terapéuticas para la sintomatología vasomotora. La terapia más prescrita para los síntomas climatéricos son las isoflavonas de soja (AU)


Objectives: To evaluate the clinical practice of Spanish gynecologists in the diagnosis and treatment of vasomotor symptoms. Material and methods: We performed an observational, cross-sectional study forming part of the LADIES study (epidemiological study of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause: diagnostic and therapeutic approach). A total of 454 gynecologists throughout Spain completed a specific questionnaire conducted in 2,113 climacteric women with vasomotor symptoms. Results: Among the gynecologists, 15.9% used some rating scales for vasomotor symptoms and 24% used therapeutic guidelines. A total of 8.2% of symptomatic women were receiving hormone replacement therapy and 81.4% were taking soy isoflavones, the most common dose being 80mg/day. Conclusions: Few gynecologists use rating scales and therapeutic guidelines for vasomotor symptoms. The most widely prescribed therapy for climacteric symptoms are soy isoflavones (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Hot Flashes/drug therapy , Menopause , Soybean Proteins/therapeutic use , Vasomotor System/physiopathology , Phytotherapy , Isoflavones/therapeutic use
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Prog. obstet. ginecol. (Ed. impr.) ; 52(12): 712-721, dic. 2009.
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-75054

ABSTRACT

Objetivo: Dado el creciente interés en los países occidentales acerca de la utilización de ciertas plantas para el tratamiento de los síntomas relacionados con la menopausia, la AsociaciónEspañola para el Estudio de la Menopausia (AEEM)ha evaluado el papel de la Cimicífuga racemosa en el tratamiento de los síntomas climatéricos sobre la base de las mejores evidencias disponibles. Material y métodos. Se reunió un panel de expertos, clínicos e investigadores, en el campo dela fitoterapia. Los estudios seleccionados se obtuvieron mediante una búsqueda electrónica que incluyó buscadores de Internet, MEDLINE (1985-mayo 2008) y el Registro de Ensayos Clínicos Controlados Cochrane. Resultados: La mayoría de los estudios publicados en los últimos años están realizados con el extractoisopropanólico de Cimicífuga racemosa. La dosis más estudiada ha sido 40 mg/día y ha demostrado obtener una reducción moderada de las sofocaciones, sobre todo en las mujeres con sofocos más intensos, y una mejoría del estado de ánimo. Utilizada a las dosis recomendadas, no hay riesgo relevante desde el punto de vista hepático. Los datos disponibles sobre su efecto en la enfermedad cardiovascular, el hueso, la función cognitiva y la piel son muy escasos o inexistentes. Conclusiones: La Cimic ífuga racemosa es un tratamiento eficaz en el alivio de los síntomas vasomotores, al menos en una población adecuada de mujeres peri y posmenopáusicas, si bien se precisan mejores ensayos clínicos con suficiente número de pacientes incluidas y mayor duración del estudio (AU)


Objective: Due to an increasing interest in the symptoms related to menopause in western countries, the Spanish Menopause Society (SMS)has assessed the role of cimicifuga racemosa in relieving those symptoms based on the mostreliable evidence available. Material and methods: A meeting was held with a panel of experts, health scientists and researchers specialised in the field of phytotherapy. The studies selected were obtained through electronic search which included INTERNET, MEDLINE (1985-May 2008), and the Cochrane Controlled Clinical Trials Register. Results: Most studies published in recent years have been carried out using an isopropanol extract of cimicifuga racemosa. The dose most commonly studied was 40mg/day and was shown to result ina moderate decrease in hot flushes, particularly in those women with the most intense hot flushes, and an improvement in their mood. When recommended doses are used there is no significant risk to the hepatic system. Available data on the effect of cimicifuga racemosa on cardiovascular disease, bones, cognitive function or skin are scarce or non-existent. Conclusions: Cimicifuga racemosa is an effective treatment for relief of vasomotor symptoms, at least within a suitable population of peri- and postmenopausal women. Nevertheless, more accurate clinical trials which include sufficient numbers of patients and a longer follow-up are required (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Menopause/physiology , Climacteric/physiology , Cimicifuga/administration & dosage , Cimicifuga/therapeutic use , Phytotherapy/methods , Phytotherapy , Menopause, Premature/physiology , Apoptosis/physiology
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