ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of the present study was to examine the influence of body composition and insulin resistance on the magnitude of postprandial lipemia in patients with Turner’s syndrome receiving oral versus transdermal estrogen replacement. Subjects and methods: Twenty-five patients with Turner’s syndrome receiving oral or transdermal estrogen replacement were evaluated for body mass index, waist-to-hip and waist-to-height ratios, fasting glycemia, insulin, body composition (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry), and postprandial lipid metabolism. For statistical analysis, we used parametric tests to […]

After randomized clinical trials produced impact and questions at the medical community on menopause hormonal therapy (MHT), the Department of Female Endocrinology and Andrology of the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology convened a group of specialists to produce an informative, critical and position paper, offering guidelines for those who practice or are called to express their opinion on menopause therapy. MHT is indicated for relief of vasomotor symptoms, maintenance of vaginal trophism, bone mass and collagen preservation, sexual and general well-being. […]

Hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) in menopausal women has been grown as a result of the potential short-, medium-, and long-term benefits. The magnitude of risks, including breast and endometrial cancer, and thromboembolic events are in continuous evaluation. The association between HRT and risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) has been the target of a number of controversies. Observational studies have shown that women on HRT have increased risk of VTE, mainly in the first year of use. Methodological limitations, unsuitable control […]