Journal of Shandong University (Health Sciences) ›› 2019, Vol. 57 ›› Issue (2): 6-10.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2018.1459

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Endocrine changes in perimenopausal women and the related diseases

ZHU Xiaoming1,2,3, XU Junbi4, HE Renke4, ZHU Shulan4, JIN Lixue4   

  1. 1. Department of Obstetrics &
    Gynecology, Womens Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang, China;
    2. Womens Reproductive Health Key Laboratory of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang, China;
    3. Key Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics(Zhejiang University), Ministry of Education, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang, China;
    4. Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang, China
  • Published:2022-09-27

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Abstract: Perimenopausal women undergo a decline of the whole bodys function, especially the ovarian aging accompanied with endocrine changes, which will induce a series of physical and mental discomforts even illnesses, and will 山 东 大 学 学 报 (医 学 版)57卷2期 -朱小明,等.围绝经期妇女内分泌变化及相关疾病 \=-affect the life and living quality in a negative way. With more knowledge of the critical changes in perimenopause, it is now realized that perimenopause is not just a simply physiological period, but an important period that need more protection and health cares. Deep understanding of the natural aging and illnesses in perimenopausal women is essential to maintain the natural physiology, guarantee the health and improve the living quality.

Key words: Perimenopause, Female, Endocrine, Diseases

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  • R711.75
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