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Physiologic and psychosocial changes of the menopause transition in US Latinas: A narrative review
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Physiologic and psychosocial changes of the menopause transition in US Latinas: A narrative review

Yamnia I. Cortés, Valentina Marginean and Diane Berry
Climacteric : the journal of the International Menopause Society, Vol.24(3), pp.214-228
06/2021
DOI: 10.1080/13697137.2020.1834529
PMCID: PMC8110607
PMID: 33174466
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/8110607View
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Abstract

Latinos comprise the fastest-growing minority group in the United States (U.S), with Hispanic women (Latinas) constituting 17% of women age 45–54 years. The menopause transition (MT) is associated with many physiological, behavioral, and psychosocial changes that can affect disease risk in women. While several epidemiologic investigations have enhanced our understanding of the MT, to date, menopause research has mostly focused on non-Latina White women. As a consequence, there is a dearth of information on strategies for managing menopause-related issues in Latinas and important factors to consider to provide culturally appropriate care and promote lifestyles that may reduce adverse health outcomes. This narrative review summarizes existing evidence of the MT in Latinas, with a focus on hormonal alterations, menopausal symptoms, mental health, cognition, and cardiometabolic health. The clinical and research implications of the current literature will also be discussed.
 cardiovascular cognition depression Hispanic Latina menopause sexual function sleep vasomotor symptoms

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