Lipoleiomyomas are uncommon benign neoplasms of uterus and are considered to be a variant of uterine myomas. Their reported incidence varies from 0.03 to 0.2%. Lipoleiomyoma consists of variable proportion of mature lipocytes and smooth muscle cells. These tumors generally occur in asymptomatic obese perimenopausal or menopausal women. We report this case of uterine lipoleiomyoma because of its...

A case of a 53-year-old perimenopausal woman who presented with an 18-month history of irregular vaginal bleeding is reported. Vaginal ultrasonography revealed a 10 x 7 cm pelvic mass with an increased blood flow. Her serum CA125 was within the normal range. At laparotomy a normal spleen was found within the pelvic cavity.

Our aim was to evaluate the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis and decrease in lactobacillus colonization in women 40 years old or older in relation to menopausal status by evaluation of Gram-stained smears. A total of 1,486 smears from Italian Caucasian women aged 40 to 79 years were examined. Women were classified as follows: fertile (regular cycles) (n = 328), perimenopausal (irregular cycles...

Perimenopause, women's normal midlife reproductive transition, is highly symptomatic for about 20% of women who are currently inaccurately counseled and inappropriately treated with oral contraceptives, menopausal hormone therapy or hysterectomy. About 80% of perimenopausal women experience vasomotor symptoms (VMS), 25% have menorrhagia, and about 10% experience mastalgia. The majority of women...

A cross-sectional study was conducted among women of different ethnic groups aged 40 to 60 years and health workers in different parts of Nepal using focus group discussions (FGDs), key informant interviews (KIIs) and clinical examinations to determine the symptoms and complains related to menopause. The mean age at menarche was 15 years and the mean age of menopause was 47. The highest menarch...

INTRODUCTION Noninvasive diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD) in perimenopausal women is a considerable challenge for the clinical practice. OBJECTIVES The aim of the study was to investigate whether ultrasound examination of the endothelial function and arterial remodeling can be useful for CAD risk assessment in perimenopausal women. PATIENTS AND METHODS The study involved 65 women ...

Abstract Background Perimenopausal women experience a wide variety of systemic symptoms: hot flashes, sweating, mental health concerns and various oral sensory complaints (OSC). OSC in perimenopausal include xerostomia, taste disturbance burning mouth. However, the factors associated with these have not been identified. The purpose this investigation was to elucidate women. Methods study cohort...

Aim: To determinecut-off endometrial thickness for prediction of pathology in patients with abnormal uterine bleeding. Study design: Cross-sectional study Place and duration study: Department Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Niazi Medical Dental College, Sargodha from 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2022. Methodology: Seventy perimenopausal women who were above the age 40 years suffering acute ...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness and safety of a Chinese herbal formula, Er-Xian decoction (EXD), in the treatment of menopausal symptoms among Hong Kong perimenopausal women. METHODS A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial was conducted for 12 weeks among 108 Hong Kong perimenopausal women who reported Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) total scores of 28 or...