Study Finds Menopause Symptoms Can Be PredictedThe number of eggs left in a woman's ovaries are like the grains of sand in an hourglass, ticking away the hours on her biological clock.Researchers now say they may be able to predict when that clock will wind down. And while doctors can't actually count the number of eggs in an ovary, they can measure ovarian volume. British researchers say there's a direct correlation between the two, and by measuring ovarian volume with transvaginal ultrasound, doctors should be able to predict when menopause will set in and how many fertile years a woman has left. According to the study authors, this information will revolutionize the care of women looking for assisted reproductive technologies, including those who were treated for childhood cancers as well as women who want to put off starting a family for whatever reason. Although information still needs to be validated in clinical studies, its benefit is most likely to start with women who are being treated for cancer and women attending fertility clinics, said Tom Kelsey, co-author of the study appearing June 17 in the journal Human Reproduction. "If women looking for some sort of assisted conception and their physicians know that they've got a long time till menopause, then you could plan for a range of treatments," said Kelsey, who is a senior research fellow at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. "If you knew menopause was likely in four to five years, you'd plan a different set of IVF [in vitro fertilization] treatments." Others reiterate, however, that the findings should be treated with caution. "Should a young woman who is 30 years old go for a test to figure out whether she's got three, five or 10 years left on her fertility? Should she make career decisions and life decisions? Are these data good enough to make those determinations?" asked Dr. Alan Copperman, director of reproductive medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. "The answer is obviously no to all of those questions. The predictive value of this test is not good enough to go and tell someone to change their life." According to the article, eggs form in a female's ovary while she is still in the womb, peaking at several million about halfway through gestation and then starting a continuous decline. At birth, there are several hundred thousand and, when menstruation begins, about 300,000. At about age 37, a woman has about 25,000 eggs left, and at menopause only about 1,000. The time at which menopause sets in is widely believed to be based on the number of eggs reaching a critically low threshold. The authors of this study measured ovarian volume with transvaginal ultrasound, then looked at the relationship between ovarian volume -- ovaries shrink as a woman ages -- and number of eggs. They then applied mathematical and computer models to predict menopause. The study authors are negotiating with a medical school to set up clinical trials. The idea would be to follow women to see if their predictions were indeed correct. While these authors have come up with a tool to potentially help women plan their lives, a second study in the same issue of Human Reproduction warned that women might not want to leave it too late. Assisted reproductive technology (ART) could not be relied upon to fully compensate for lack of natural fertility after the age of 35, the article stated. The authors used a computer simulation model to determine that the overall success rate of assisted reproductive technology would be 30 percent for those attempting to get pregnant from age 30, 24 percent for those trying from age 35, and 17 percent from age 40. SOURCES: Tom Kelsey, Ph.D., senior research fellow, University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, Scotland; Alan Copperman, M.D., director, reproductive medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York; June 17, 2004, Human Reproduction |
| black cohosh menopause |
|
Black Cohosh Menopause Formulas Black Cohosh Menopause Formulas, Sort by :. Best Selling, Best Rating, Highest Price, Lowest Price, On Sale, Name: A to Z, Name: Z to A, Newest Treatment of vasomotor symptoms of menopause with black cohosh Treatment of vasomotor symptoms of menopause with black cohosh, multibotanicals, soy, hormone therapy, or placebo: a randomized trial. Natural Remedies For Menopause - Black Cohosh One well known herbal treatment for menopause is black cohosh. Also known by the botanical name of Cimicifuga racemosa, this powerful herb is a Search of: (NCCAM) SPONSOR (black cohosh) TREATMENT - List 1, Completed, Use of Black Cohosh and Red Clover for the Relief of Menopausal Symptoms. Conditions:, Hot Flashes; Menopause ACS :: Black Cohosh A 2005 study of 304 women found that compared to a placebo, black cohosh helped symptoms of menopause. It seemed more effective for women whose symptoms Treatment of Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause with Black Cohosh Treating Symptoms of Menopause: A Study of the Effectiveness of Black Cohosh Alone and with Other Herbal Therapies or Soy: Annals 2006 145: I-25. Black Cohosh and Menopause Welcome to the black cohosh web site! Black cohosh has emerged as a possible alternative remedy to curb symptoms of menopause. Scientific Name: Menopause Remedies - Black Cohosh | Communati.com Black cohosh, some women swear by it and others swear at it. Black cohosh, also known as black snakeroot, was commonly used by Native American women for Scientific Information on Black Cohosh for Menopause - American The herb, black cohosh, known by its Latin names Actaea racemosa and Cimicifuga racemosa, is a native American herb with a long history of use. Black Cohosh Menopause Hot FLashes In menopausal patients 49% reported complete relief from hot flashes, headaches, vertigo and tinnitus symptoms while taking the Remifemin brand preparation Black Cohosh : by Ray Sahelian, M.D. menopause, dosage, allergy Black cohosh and hot flashes, black cohosh research. Black Cohosh - Safety - Menopause Review of all safety literature on black cohosh covering more than 2800 patients confirms no reported drug interactions and a low occurrence rate of Black Cohosh: A Safe Alternative For Menopause Symptom Management Dr. Maida Taylor explains hormone replacement therapy, it's side effects, and the use of black cohosh as an alternative to HRT. Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa, Cimicifuga racemosa) NCCAM Herbs Questions and Answers About Black Cohosh and the Symptoms of Menopause. Office of Dietary Supplements Web site. Accessed June 30, 2005. Black Cohosh - July 1, 2003 - American Family Physician Menopause 1998;5:250. Jacobson JS, Troxel AB, Evans J, Klaus L, Vahdat L, Kinne D, et al. Randomized trial of black cohosh for the treatment of hot flashes Questions and Answers About Black Cohosh and the Symptoms of Menopause Microscopically, vaginal cells look different after menopause because of decreased estrogen. Studies have been mixed on whether black cohosh affects vaginal Black Cohosh and Menopause: Benefits of Black Cohosh Black Cohosh and Menopause - benefits of black cohosh in menopause. Find out some common diet solutions and natural supplements for menopause. Dosage Of Black Cohosh Menopause Information about black cohosh and the proper dosage recommended for this remedy. Learn to cope with menopause by visiting our site today. What is black cohosh and why do people take it? Some people think black cohosh can help to stop you getting cancer. Others think it can help with the symptoms of menopause, such as hot flushes. |
| black cohosh menopause |
|
hilton las menopause vegas boston ma menopause musical after menopause pregnancy hormones ovaries postmenopause hysterectomy |