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. 2012 Aug;28(8):1423-37.
doi: 10.1590/s0102-311x2012000800002.

[Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components in the menopausal transition: a systematic review]

[Article in Portuguese]
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[Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components in the menopausal transition: a systematic review]

[Article in Portuguese]
Karina Giane Mendes et al. Cad Saude Publica. 2012 Aug.
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Abstract

Metabolic syndrome is a complex disorder involving a combination of cardiovascular risk factors. Menopausal transition can be a key factor in the increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome. The current study aims to evaluate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components in the menopausal transition, using a systematic review. Three reviewers conducted an article search in PubMed. The articles' quality was evaluated according to Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE). Based on the selected studies, prevalence of metabolic syndrome increases in the post-menopausal (as compared to pre-menopausal) period, regardless of the population and study design. The change was more significant for waist circumference and blood pressure, suggesting that these components have the greatest influence on prevalence of metabolic syndrome.

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