Síndrome metabólico en la menopausia, conceptos clave / Metabolic syndrome in menopause: key concepts
Rev. chil. obstet. ginecol
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79(2): 121-128, 2014. tab
Article
in Spanish
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RESUMEN
La transición que experimenta la mujer durante la menopausia se asocia con el desarrollo de características propias del síndrome metabólico (SM), entre las que se encuentran: aumento de la grasa central abdominal, alteración del perfil lipídico y resistencia a la insulina. Por esta razón, la prevalencia de SM se incrementa con la menopausia hasta en un 60 por ciento. La verdadera importancia de los factores que influyen en el riesgo cardiovascular en las mujeres posmenopáusicas está lejos de determinarse con exactitud y total certeza; estas pacientes deberían ser tratadas en forma temprana e integral con el fin de reducir su mortalidad.
ABSTRACT
The transition experienced by women menopause is associated with the development of features of the metabolic syndrome (MS), among which include: increased core abdominal fat, abnormal lipid profile and insulin resistance. Therefore, the prevalence of MS is increased with menopause up to 60 percent. The real importance of factors that influence cardiovascular risk in postmenopausal women is far from determined with accuracy and certainty; these patients should be treated early and comprehensive in order to reduce their mortality.
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Main subject:
Menopause
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Metabolic Syndrome
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. chil. obstet. ginecol
Journal subject:
Gynecology
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Obstetrics
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Colombia
Institution/Affiliation country:
Clínica Universitaria Bolivariana/CO
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Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana/CO
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