A Study on the Relationship between Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI), Kupperman’s Index (KI) and Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) of Postmenopausal Women

Heating films were prepared by using poly(methyl methacrylate) and polybutadiene composites containing graphite. The heating film was prepared by casting the as-made polymer composite on PET film. Copper electrodes were attached to both ends of the as-prepared film, and the heating characteristics of the film was analyzed while applying DC voltage. The electrical conductivity and the heating temperature of the heating films depended on the size, the structure, the content and the dispersion characteristics of the graphite in the composite. The electrical resistance of the heating film was controlled to adjust the heating temperature of the film. The relationship between the physical/chemical structure and the heating characteristics of the composite film was studied by measuring the heating temperature as functions of film thickness and resistance by using an infrared thermal imaging camera. The lower the film resistance, the higher the heating temperature of the film. The surface temperature was uniform throughout the film.

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The Effect of Soy Isoflavones on the Menopause Rating Scale Scoring in Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women: A Pilot Study

JOURNAL FOR CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH ◽

10.7860/jcdr/2017/26034.10654 ◽

2017 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Marya Ahsan

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Postmenopausal Women ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Soy Isoflavones ◽

Menopause Rating Scale

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Assessment of prevalence of vasomotor menopausal symptoms using a modified menopause rating scale(MRS) in Peri and postmenopausal women

International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.26452/ijrps.v12i1.3968 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 136-140

Author(s):

Aariya Srinivasan ◽

Archana kumari

Keyword(s):

Postmenopausal Women ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Psychological Symptoms ◽

Premenopausal Women ◽

Menopausal Symptoms ◽

Hot Flushes ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sleeping Problems ◽

The Mean ◽

Menopause Rating Scale

Menopausal symptoms can often be distressing and affect the normal activities of women in their middle age. This can significantly reduce their quality of life. This study was done to assess the prevalence of vasomotor menopausal symptoms using a modified menopause rating scale (MRS) in Peri and postmenopausal women. A cross-sectional observational study was done on 100 middle-aged women (40-65 yrs) during the period January-June 2020 using the modified menopause rating scale (MRS). The mean age of the respondents in the study was 52.71 yrs. The mean age at menopause is 56 yrs. The commonly found symptoms were joint and muscular discomfort (80%), physical and mental exhaustion (65%) and sleeping problems (50%) appears to be the most commonly experienced symptoms by these women. The other symptoms are hot flushes and night sweats (46%), irritability (40%), dryness of vagina (38%), anxiety (36%), depressive mood (34%), sexual problems(30%), heart discomfort (16%) bladder problems (14%). This study showed that the typical vasomotor symptoms of menopause like sweating and hot flushes were comparatively lower than that of somatic symptoms like joint and muscular discomfort, mental and physical exhaustion in general. At the same time, postmenopausal women experienced more of urogenital symptoms, while Peri and premenopausal women experienced somatic and psychological symptoms.

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The effect of Saliva officinalis extract on the menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women: An RCT

International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine ◽

10.18502/ijrm.v17i4.4555 ◽

2019 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Fereshteh Dadfar ◽

Kourosh Bamdad

Keyword(s):

Postmenopausal Women ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Hormone Replacement ◽

Hot Flashes ◽

Menopausal Symptoms ◽

Postmenopausal Symptoms ◽

Before And After ◽

Night Sweats ◽

Common Problems ◽

Menopause Rating Scale

Background: The menopausal symptoms are the most common problems in postmenopausal women. Due to the side effects of hormone replacement therapy, the use of medicinal herbs has increased for the treatment of menopausal symptoms. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Saliva officinal is on the decreasing of the severity of the menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women. Materials and Methods: The study was performed on 30 postmenopausal women aged 46–58 yr referred to the healthcare center of Darab who experienced various degrees of postmenopausal symptoms. The severity of menopausal symptoms is recorded by a Menopause Rating Scale. Participants received a 100 mg capsule of sage extract daily for 4 wk. The severity of postmenopausal symptoms was compared before and after four weeks of the consumption of sage extract. Results: The results showed the severity of hot flashes, night sweats, panic, fatigue, and concentration had significant differences before and after the consumption of sage extract. Conclusion: It was concluded that Saliva officinal is were effective to change the severity of some of the menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women.

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Heating Characteristics of Films Prepared with Polymer-Graphite Composites

International Journal of Polymer Science ◽

10.1155/2019/3478325 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2019 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Seojin Kim ◽

Weontae Oh ◽

Jong-Seong Bae ◽

Seong Baek Yang ◽

Jeong Hyun Yeum ◽

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Keyword(s):

Thermal Imaging ◽

Chemical Structure ◽

Heating Temperature ◽

Infrared Thermal Imaging ◽

Copper Electrodes ◽

Physical Chemical ◽

Imaging Camera ◽

Pet Film ◽

Graphite Composites ◽

The Relationship

Heating films were prepared by using poly(methyl methacrylate) and polybutadiene composites containing graphite. The heating film was prepared by casting the as-made polymer composite on the PET film. Copper electrodes were attached to both ends of the as-prepared film, and the heating characteristics of the film were analyzed while applying the DC voltage. The electrical conductivity and the heating temperature of the heating films depended on the size, the structure, the content, and the dispersion characteristics of the graphite in the composite. The electrical resistance of the heating film was controlled to adjust the heating temperature of the film. The relationship between the physical/chemical structure and the heating characteristics of the composite film was studied by measuring the heating temperature as functions of film thickness and resistance by using an infrared thermal imaging camera. The lower the film resistance, the higher the heating temperature of the film. The surface temperature was uniform throughout the film.

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Utilizing the Menopause Rating Scale questionnaire in electronic form for evaluating the quality of life in postmenopausal women

Kontakt ◽

10.1016/j.kontakt.2017.01.008 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. e12-e16

Author(s):

Markéta Moravcová ◽

Jana Holá

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Postmenopausal Women ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Electronic Form ◽

Menopause Rating Scale

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A study on the modified menopause rating scale as a tool in the assessment of prevalence of menopausal symptoms in women of Dakshina Kannada district: a cross sectional study

International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20205758 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 138

Author(s):

Vangara Sushmitha ◽

Nishita Shettian

Keyword(s):

Postmenopausal Women ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Psychological Symptoms ◽

Geographic Location ◽

Depressive Mood ◽

Menopausal Symptoms ◽

Research Centre ◽

Common Symptom ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Menopause Rating Scale

Background: Menopause is defined as complete cessation of menses for a period of twelve months or more as a result of complete loss of ovarian follicular activity. Issues related to menopausal symptoms are complicated in terms of experience, severity, and dynamics of the symptoms. Various studies had showed that these symptoms vary among individuals depending on the menopausal stage, ethnicity, geographic location, and other factors menopause rating scale is an effective tool to assess the severity of these symptoms. The aims and objectives of this study were to assess the commonly reported menopausal symptoms among the women of Dakshina Kannada district using a modified menopause rating scale.Methods: This study was conducted in A.J Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre from January 2019. A total of 360 postmenopausal women were interviewed using predesigned questionnaire. Menopausal symptoms were assessed using modified menopause rating scale.Results: Majority of women attained menopause at the age of 51-55 years and the calculated mean age was 51.33+3.36. 85% were symptomatic with at least one symptom. The most common symptom reported was joint and muscular discomfort (80%), psychological symptoms like depressive mood (68%), vasomotor symptoms (60%), sleep disorders (50%) urogenital problem (30%). The menopausal symptoms were more prevalent in women of lower socioeconomic status and the ones who were illiterate and this difference was significant.Conclusions: There is an increasing need for establishment of specific health intervention for postmenopausal women by specialty clinics as the burden of menopausal symptoms is high in the Indian women due to lack of awareness, socio cultural and economic factors, and inaccessibility of health services, which may negatively affect the attitude of women towards menopause.

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