Is bioelectrical impedance analysis beneficial to estimate subclinical atherosclerosis in menopause? Prospective case-control study
Journal Title: Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology - Year 2019, Vol 46, Issue 4
Abstract
Aim: To evaluate body composition and basal metabolic rate in premenopausal and postmenopausal women, using the bioelectrical impedance analysis method, and to investigate its relationship with carotid intima media thickness (CIMT). Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in 40 premenopausal and 40 postmenopausal women who had been followed up in an obstetrics and gynecology outpatient clinic between January 2009 and September 2009, and data were obtained using the hospital’s database. Body composition parameters and basal metabolic rate were measured via bioelectrical impedance analysis. CIMT was measured using the Doppler ultrasound method. Results: The mean CIMT of the postmenopausal group was statistically significantly higher than that of the premenopausal group (p < 0.001). There was a statistically significant negative correlation between basal metabolic rate and both right (p = 0.015, r = - 0.381) and left (p = 0.025, r = -0.354) CIMT in the postmenopausal group. Conclusion: Bioelectrical impedance analysis may be a useful adjunctive tool for early detection of subclinical atherosclerosis in postmenopausal women.
Authors and Affiliations
B. Sezgi̇n, H. Şahi̇n, C Sert
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP673400
- DOI 10.12891/ceog4799.2019
- Views 78
- Downloads 0
Laryngostroboscopic findings in postmenopausal women
Methods:A prospective cross-sectional study was performed in postmenopausal women. The subjects were divided into two groups according to the presence or absence of changes in their voice pattern. All the subjects underw...
The effects of vaginal lubricants on the human vagina: an in vitro analysis
Purpose: Vaginal lubricants are widely used by women to resolve intercourse difficulties or as performance enhancers. However, little information is available regarding the safety of over-the-counter (OTC) lubricants. Th...
En bloc hysterectomy for treatment of symptomatic cervical varix in the early second trimester
The authors present a case of a cervical varix with morbidly adherent placentation treated with total abdominal hysterectomy. A 38- year-old presented at 15 weeks gestation with heavy painless vaginal bleeding and was fo...
The impact of hysteroscopic myomectomy on fertility and pregnancy outcomes of infertile women according characteristics of submucous fibroids
Purpose of investigation: To assess fertility and pregnancy outcomes in infertile patients after hysteroscopic myomectomy according characteristics of submucous fibroids. Materials and Methods: The authors included 56 in...
Comparison of dietary behaviour of a selected student population as regards their influence on fertility
Purpose of investigation: According to the research, there is a link between lifestyle, the use of stimulants, eating disorders (ED), and the incidence of ovulatory infertility. The aim of this study was to assess the di...