Lack of influence of simple premenopausal hysterectomy on bone mass and bone metabolism

Article Abstract:

Having a hysterectomy before reaching menopause does not appear to affect the production of estrogen, a hormone that helps maintain bone mineralization. Women were drawn from a survey of Danish women and ranged in age from 45 to 60 years. Bone mineral density and metabolism and hormonal blood levels were evaluated in 69 women who had a hysterectomy before menopause and retained at least one ovary. Results were compared with 427 women with intact uterus who experienced natural menopause between age 50 and 59. Bone mineral densities were similar, except in the thigh bone where density was 6% to 11% higher in the hysterectomy group. Women in the hysterectomy group had 10% to 13% greater blood levels of estradiol. This may have been due to having 11% more body fat because fat tissue is an estrogen source.

Hysterectomy

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An evaluation of risk factors for endometrial hyperplasia in premenopausal women with abnormal menstrual bleeding

Article Abstract:

Risk factors for endometrial disease in premenopausal women include age 45 years or older, body weight 200 pounds or more, infertility, family history of colorectal cancer, and no history of pregnancy. Only women with these risk factors should be tested when they see a doctor for abnormal menstrual bleeding.

Diagnosis, Risk factors, Uterine bleeding, Uterine hemorrhage, Endometrial hyperplasia

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Prevalence of bone mineral changes during postpartum amenorrhea and after resumption of menstruation

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In a study of 76 women who gave birth and breastfed their babies, dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry showed that bone loss was greater in the hip than the spine up to one year later. This indicates that many women who breastfeed are at risk of permanent bone loss.

Lactation

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