• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.80-87
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• 2008

Purpose: Hypoestrogenism caused by ovariectomy, disease, or menopause is associated with increased obesity in women. Altered fat distribution and weight gain are consequences of menopausal hypoestrogenism, but the mechanisms responsible are not completely known. This study examined the effect of estrogen on obesity in ovariectomized rats. Method: The groups of female rats were 4 weeks post ovariectomy (OVX) or, 4 weeks post-sham operation (SHAM), and 2 weeks post ovariectomy followed by 2 weeks replacement with estradiol benzoate (ER-$16{\mu}g$/kg, subq, qd). Serum ghrelin level was measured by radioimmunoassay (RIA). The expression of adrenergic receptors in adipose tissue was measured by Western blotting assay. Result: OVX significantly increased body weight, serum cholesterol. Two weeks estrogen replacement reduced body weight accompanied by the increment of serum ghrelin and the reduction of the receptor ratio of adrenergic ${\alpha}_{2A}/{\beta}_1$, and ${\alpha}_{2A}/{\beta}_3$. Conclusion: We provide evidence that estrogen reduces obesity through the altered receptor ratio of adrenergic ${\alpha}_{2A}/{\beta}_1$, and ${\alpha}_{2A}/{\beta}_3$ in adipose tissue in ovariectomized rats.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제45권1호
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• pp.65-79
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• 2024

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to evaluate weight change and analyze adverse events in post-menopausal obese women with Gamitaeeumjowee-tang for weight loss. Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted for medical records of 115 post-menopausal obese women (body mass index, BMI≥25 kg/m²) who were administered with Gamitaeeumjowee-tang for 12 weeks for the purpose of weight loss. Weight, skeletal muscle ratio and BMI changes were compared before and after the program. Adverse events were evaluated by causality, severity and system-organ classes. Results: A total of 115 patients were included in this study. The average total weight loss in post-menopausal women was 5.72±2.04kg(p<0.001) and the average weight loss rate was 8.06±2.70%(p<0.001). After the 12-week program, the body fat rate was significantly decreased(3.76±2.20%)(p<0.001) and the skeletal muscle ratio was significantly increased(2.07±1.24%)(p<0.001). There were no significant differences in weight loss, skeletal muscle ratio change and body fat rate change depending on the number of hospital visits. Insomnia was frequently reported throughout the period, and no serious adverse events were reported. Conclusions: This study showed the potential that weight management treatment with Gamitaeeumjowee-tang could be a good way to lose weight of post-menopausal obese women without serious adverse events. Continuous well designed clinical studies are needed.

• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.248-256
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• 2012

Purpose: This study examines the difference of optimism, self-esteem and depression to verify an effect of laughter therapy program for menopausal women. Methods: A quasi-experimental nonequivalent control group pre / post-test design was used. The participants (n=57) were 28 in the experimental group and 29 in the control group. The data were collected in December of 2011. The experimental group participated in laughter therapy for 30 min per session, five times a week for the period of 2 weeks. The questionnaires were used to measure pre / post-test optimism, self-esteem, and depression of menopausal women. Results: The results showed that laughter therapy was effective in increasing optimism (p= .020) and self-esteem (p<.001). And the depression of menopausal women decreased (p= .003). Conclusion: The result of the study indicates that laughter therapy for menopausal women may be an effective nursing intervention to improve optimism, self-esteem and depression of menopausal women.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권13호
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• pp.5423-5425
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• 2014

Purpose: To evaluate the risk factors for endometrial hyperplasia concomitant endometrial polyps in pre- and post-menopausal women. Materials and Methods: A total of 203 patients undergoing endometrial sampling before hysterectomy were evaluated in this retrospective study. Data recorded were age, gravidity, parity, body mass index (BMI: weight(kg)/$height(m)^2$), endometrial thickness (ET), menopausal status, presence of adenomyosis and diabetes mellitus. Results: Endometrial hyperplasia and polyps were detected in 13 patients. There were statistically significant differences in terms of age, menopausal status, morbid obesity and diabetes mellitus (p<0.005). Logistic regression demonstrated that menopausal status and presence of diabetes mellitus were independent risk factors. Conclusions: According to the current study; menopause and diabetes mellitus are strong risk factors for the presence of concomitant endometrial polyps and endometrial hyperplasia.

• 대한예방한의학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.81-92
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• 2009

Objective : This study was designed to the effect of moxibustion therapy on the pain decrease and joint recovery with degenerative knee arthritis Methods : The research was administered from January to March 2008. The study subjects are menopause female 20 person and over 50 years old with degenerative knee arthritis patients, The Research were conducted with 10 moxibustion group and to 10 hot pack group during 4 Weeks. Results : 1. There is no significant difference of LSS of pre-treatment between hot pack group and moxibustion group(p<0.05). 2. There is no significant difference of LSS of post-treatment between hot pack group and moxibustion group(p<0.05). 3. There is no significant difference of LSS between pretreatment and post-treatment in hot pack group and moxibustion group(p<0.05). 4. There is no significant difference of VAS of pre-treatment between hot pack group and moxibustion group(p<0.05). Conclusion : This study suggests that hot pack used usually in physical therapy can decrease pain but the there is no significantly different between these two methods.

• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.224-233
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• 2010

Purpose: This study explored the relationships among obesity, bone mineral density, and cardiovascular risks in post-menopausal women. Methods: One hundred post-menopausal women were recruited via convenience sampling from osteoporosis prevention program participants who were living in a metropolitan city in September 2006. Obesity was evaluated by body mass index, bone mineral density measured by DEXA scan, and cardiovascular risk factors assessed by a guideline of American Heart Association. Results: Seventy-two percent of women were either in the osteopenia or osteoporosis group, while 28% were in normal range in lumbar vertebrae. Obese women had greater bone mineral density in lumbar (F=3.31, p=.040) and femur (F=4.72, p=.011). Variables for cardiovascular risks were significantly different for high density lipoprotein (F=7.51, p=.001), systolic blood pressure (F=5.21, p=.007), and in percent of 10-year cardiovascular disease risk according to obesity. Conclusion: Post-menopausal women are at risk for obesity, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease. In order to prevent these conditions, nursing interventions such as resistance and aerobic exercise that reduces body weight and bone loss, increases high density lipoprotein, and reduces systolic blood pressure, should be proposed continually through health promotion programs for postmenopausal women.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.669-685
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• 1997

백인여성들을 대상으로 골관절염과 골다공증 발생사이에 역상관 현상이 존재함을 관찰하고 보고한 기존의 연구결과를 통해 두 질환간 관련성이 존재하지 않나 추측해 볼 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 우리나라에서도 이런 관련성이 존재하는지를 파악하기 위해, "골관절염에 이환된 여성의 골밀도가 이환되지 않은 여성의 골밀도에 비해 유의하게 높을 것"이란 가설을 세우고 구리시민을 대상으로 실시된 건강 영양진단 조사 자료를 분석함으로써 이를 검증하고자 하였다. 대상 표본인구는 미리 설정된 조사구를 이용한 다단계 표본추출법을 이용하여 선정하였다. 1997년 8윌 18일부터 9월 10일까지의 조사기간 동안, 총 1,656명의 대상자가 선정되었으며 이중 867명이 조사에 응하여 수진율은 52.4%였다. 이 중 여성의 수는 519명이었다. 519명의 여성중 골밀도 측정, 방사선촬영, 신체계측을 모두 시행받은 420명을 대상으로 분석을 진행하였다. 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 대상자의 일반적 특성 분석 결과: 평균 골밀도는 $0.493g/cm^2$, 평균 연령은 43.0세, 평균 신체비만지수는 $23.9kg/m^2$였다. 폐경을 맞이한 사람의 수는 106명, 자궁적출술을 시행받은 사람의 수는 19명이었다. 골관절염을 진단할 수 있었던 경우는 고관절염 0례, 슬관절염 64례, 손관절염 2례가 있었다. 2. 단변량 분석 결과: 슬관절염 이환 여부에 따른 평균 골밀도 비교 결과, 비이환군에 비해 이환군의 평균골밀도가 유의하게 낮았다(0.4269 대 $0.5057g/cm^2$). 그러나, 고관절염 및 손관절염 이환자는 수가 적어 이환여부에 따른 골밀도 비교분석을 실시하지 못했다. 폐경 여부에 따른 평균 골밀도 비교 결과, 폐경전군과 폐경군, 자궁적출군 사이에 평균 골밀도의 유의한 차이가 있었다(0.5204대 0.4206대 $0.4881g/cm^2$). 또한, 당뇨 이환 여부에 따른 평균 골밀도 비교 결과, 당뇨군과 내당력부전군, 정상군 사이에 평균 골밀도의 유의한 차이가 있었다(0.4297대 0.4874대 $0.5057g/cm^2$). 이외에 연령, 총임신회수, 신체비만지수, 체지방이 골밀도에 대해 유의한 음의 상관관계가 있었다. 3. 다변량 분석 결과: 다른 변수의 영향을 통제한 상태에서 골관절염과 골밀도간의 관련성을 밝히기 위해 단변량 분석에서 골밀도와 유의한 관련성이 있었던 변수들을 포함한 다중회귀분석 방정식을 만들어 검정하였다. 그 결과, 슬관절염 이환 여부는 골밀도에 대해 유의한 관련성을 보이지 않았다. 그러나, 연령과 폐경은 골밀도에 대해 유의한 음의 관련성이 있었다. 당뇨, 총임신회수, 신체비만지수, 체지방은 골밀도에 대해 유의한 관련성이 없었다. 대상자를 폐경 여부에 따라 층화하여 다중회귀분석을 시행한 결과, 폐경군에서는 연령이, 자궁적출군에서는 연령 및 슬관절염 이환이 골밀도에 대해 유의한 음의 관련성이 있었다. 이상의 연구 결과는 백인을 대상으로 시행한 기존의 다수 연구 결과들을 지지하는 내용이 아니다. 우리나라 여성에서 왜 이런 결과가 발생하였는지를 설명할 수 있는 생물학적 개연성에 대한 연구가 필요하다. 또한, 앞으로 단면조사연구가 아닌 시계열적인 연구를 통해 본 연구 결과를 다시 검증하는 것이 바람직할 것이다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권19호
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• pp.8191-8195
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• 2014

Background: Around 200,000 breast disorders are annually diagnosed all over the world. Fibrocystic changes are the most common breast disorder and fibroadenoma is the most prevalent benign breast tumor. The present study aimed to determine the spectrum, type and prevalence of breast masses in women referred to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences between 2004 and 2012. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on the diagnostic reports data. Results: A total of 640 samples were studied. Most 57.3% of masses were detected in the left breast, 65%, 28.2% and 6.1% of cases presenting with benign, malignant, and inflammatory lesions, respectively. Among all the samples the most prevalent diagnosis (37.7%) was fibroadenoma and fibrocystic lesions (17%). 174 samples (96% of the malignant cases) were invasive. 6.5% of the benign, and 37% of the malignant cases occurred in post menopause women and the differences were statistically significant. Among those with malignant tumors lymph nodes were involved in 25.6% of menopausal women and 44.2% of non-menopausal ones, and the difference was statistically significant. Conclusions: Regular clinical breast examination beside mammographic follow-ups, especially during menopause, should be carried out as a priority and a national organized program should be designed for screening breast disorders.

• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.138-143
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• 2004

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to test the effect of an integrated health promotion program in middle-aged women. Method: The research design was a quasi experimental, one-group pretest-posttest design. Data was collected from July 1st to August 31st, 2003. One group consisted of 30 subjects. The instruments used for the study were the Self Efficacy Scale and the Health Promotion Behavior Scale developed by Park(1995), Subjective health status developed Speake(1989) and menopause-related symptoms developed by Park(1995). The data was analyzed using the SPSS WIN 10.0 program. In order to compare the effects of the pre-post synthesized health promotion program, the ed t-test was employed. Result: There was not a significant increase in subjective health status after the integrated health promotion program, nor was there a significant decrease in menopause-related symptoms after the synthesized health promotion program. There was a significant increase in self efficacy after the integrated health promotion program(p=.029), and there was also a significant increase in health promotion behavior after the integrated health promotion program(p=.006). Conclusions: Through an 8 week education program for health promotion, self efficacy and health promotion behavior were effectively changed in middle-aged women.

• 약학회지
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.317-322
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• 2005

Isoflavones are reported to playa role in menopausal women as a phytoestrogen, which can replace estradiols in hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Recently; due to the risk of breast cancer by HRT, phytoestrogens (e.g. isoflavones) have been focused as an alternative therapy in menopause. In the study, we investigated whether isoflavones derived from Sophorae fructus (SISO) have more benefit than that of soybean isoflavones in estrogen deficient rats. We found that SISO effectively controled $H_2O_2$ comparing with the baseline (p<0.01 vs. post value of OVX-Cont), and the blood sugar and weight were also controlled with decreasing patterns. Additionally, in LDH assay for cytoprotective effect in Neuro-2a cell line, SISO protected cells from the damage by SNAP (p<0.05). In conclusion, SISO may have more beneficial effect in enhancing the menopausal signs than that of soybean isoflavones and the cytoprotective effect in neuron cells suggests that SISO can play a certain role in neuroprotection after menopause.