Menopause

Data from Y.S. Yang and Colleagues Advance Knowledge in Menopause

Published in Women's Health Weekly, April 21st, 2011

2011 APR 21 -- According to a study from Taejon, South Korea, "Recent studies suggest that ovarian volume and antral follicle counts (AFCs) may be useful indicators of menopause status. In this study, we examined several sonographic and endocrine markers of ovarian aging for their ability to discriminate between premenopausal and late menopausal transition (LMT) status."

"A total of 40 women aged 40 to 55 years were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Premenopausal women (n = 21) were required to have regular menstrual cycles (24 to 35 days), and women in LMT (n = 19) must have experienced 3 to 11 months of amenorrhea. underwent a transvaginal...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2011-04-21)

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