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 |
| how to deal with menopause |
|
Beauty Now: The Intersection of Cosmetic Surgery, Longevity & Bio How To Deal With Menopause with Dr. Michelle Warren, an episode of Beauty Now: The Intersection of Cosmetic Surgery, Longevity & Bio-Medical Innovation on Women Learn to Deal With Menopause - FamilyEducation.com Learn about the four biggest complaints of menopausal women, and how these problems can be minimized. How To Deal with The Symptoms of Menopause | How To Do Things.com A look at ways that women can manage the physical and emotional changes common to menopause. Includes advice to begin with a thorough medical exam to rule Doctors 'too busy' to deal with menopause | the Daily Mail Women are being fobbed off with antidepressants to help them cope with the menopause because doctors are too busy to listen to them, research has revealed. Learn to Deal with Menopause and Hair Loss Effectively Besides handling the tough stage of menopause both physically and emotionally, the women has to necessarily deal with an another problem of hair loss also. Menopause symptoms But one thing all women have in common is the ability to make choices how to deal with their menopause symptoms. In the western world about 12% of woman Podcast Episode: Beauty Now: How To Deal With Menopause with Dr Personal Life Media authentic free podcasts and blogs for adults. Get free audio programs and blogs about self-help, dating, relationships, marriage, CareFair.com - How to Deal with Menopause Menopause is a subject women shouldnâ™t shy away from. Prepare yourself for this inevitable stage of life by knowing the facts. Menopause Now that we have discussed a great deal about menopause, what to expect and how to deal with it, it is time we discussed the "health risks" of menopause. sosmill: Learning how to deal with menopause Learning how to deal with menopause. A womanâ™s life is often marked by drastic changes. From adolescence to her menopausal years, women strive to cope up How to Deal with Menopause as a Couple. How to Deal with Menopause as a Couple - an article from the Better Health Centre. Skin Care and Menopause - Part 1: How to Deal with Menopause while Skin Care and Menopause - Part 1: How to Deal with Menopause while Maintaining a Good Skincare Routine - on PR.com. Postgraduate Medicine: What's the deal with menopause management? What's the deal with menopause management? Why the Women's Health Initiative raises more questions than it answers. Postgrad Med 2005;118(2):21-6 Menopause Doesn't Have to Be Menacing Other methods to deal with menopause include: homeopathic medications; herbal medications such as Dong Quai and other that contain natural plant estrogens Natural Way to Deal With Menopause Night Time Sweats, Hot Flashes Proven Natural Way to Deal With Menopause, Night Time Sweats and Hot Flashes. Menopause Naturally: How to Deal with Hormonal Changes Menopause Naturally- How to Deal with Hormonal Changes. By: Karlene Karst, Dietician Source: Health N Vitality Magazine Date Published: November 2002 Topics-Mood Disorders and Menopause Both women and their doctors are now facing a difficult situation: how should they deal with menopause-related physical and emotional symptoms, Menopause: symptoms, cause, treatment, complications, risks Menopause is the transition period in a woman's life when the ovaries stop producing eggs. Here are some techniques that can help you deal with them. Learning How to Deal With Menopause Learning How to Deal With Menopause. EzineArticles. Retrieved January 03, 2008, from http://ezinearticles.com/?Learning-How-to-Deal-With-Menopause&id=358651 |
| how to deal with menopause |
|
itchy hands during menopause during food menopause taken delayed menopause period long periods menopause |