Tag: quality of life

Parameters of quality of life in patients with pelvic floor dysfunction and diastasis recti in the postpartum period

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Oksana Makarchuk, Andrii Cheredarchuk, Serhii Vasyliuk, Oksana Perkhulyn, Mariiana Rymarchuk, Iryna Kyshakevych, Nataliia Kosylo

Introduction. Today, the problem of weak core muscles in the postpartum period, primarily pelvic floor descent and diastasis recti in women of reproductive age, is becoming a significant challenge for practical medicine. Aim. A comprehensive assessment of urogenital symptoms and manifestations of sexual dysfunction in the formation of parameters of quality-of-life components in primiparous women after urgent delivery …

Evaluation of the quality of life of postmenopausal women using an estradiol and drospirenone combined oral hormone replacement therapy

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Galazios George, Kalamara Eleni, Galaziou Aspasia, Tsikouras Panagiotis, Liberis Vasileios, Kolios George

Introduction: The aim of this study was to estimate the beneficial effects of drospirenone/estradiol combination in postmenopausal women, concerning the improvement of quality of life. Materials and Methods: Sixty one women took part in a non-comparative follow – up study after consent. They were up to one year menopausal, presented climasteric symptoms, had intact uterus and no contraindications …

Posted in 2014 Volume 13 – Issue 4 Tagged , , ,

Female urinary incontinence: A modern approach

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Farfaras A, Zografos G, Litos M, Antoniou S

Female urinary incontinence is a common problem with important consequences. Its prevalence and severity have been underestimated, and its management has been inconsistent. The scientific and technical advances of the recent years have provided effective treatment options and have established urogynecology as a subspecialty. Urge incontinence results from bladder overactivity …

Posted in 2011 Volume 10 – Issue 4 Tagged , ,

Nutrition intervention and quality of life in gynecological oncology

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Thomakos N, Petrochilou D, Kontorousis E, Stamatakis E, Rodolakis A, Antsaklis A

Cancer and its treatment result in severe biochemical and physiological alterations associated with deterioration of quality of life (QoL). These metabolic changes leed to decreased food intake and promote catabolism. Cancer-related malnutrition can evolve to cancer cachexia due to complex interactions between pro-inflammatory cytokines and host metabolism. Besides, patients often suffer …

Posted in 2011 Volume 10 – Issue 2 Tagged , , ,