Epidemiologia, clínica y evolución en pacientes con endometriosis / Epidemiology, clinic and evolution in patients with endometriosis

Objetivo: Estudiar la relación que existe entre algunos factores predisponente a desarrollar endometriosis y síntomas más frecuentes que manifiestan las pacientes. Métodos: Estudio observacional longitudinal, retrospectivo y descriptivo, mediante la revisión de 455 historias tomadas 560 pacientes que acudieron a la consulta de endometriosis y realizando diagnóstico definitivo en el Hospital Universitario "Dr. Ángel Larralde" y consulta privada, en Venezuela, estado Carabobo, en el periodo de enero 2006 a mayo 2023. Resultados: El diagnóstico se realizó en un 47,1 % de las pacientes con edades entre 26 a 35 años. La menarquia se presentó entre los 8 y los 12 años (el 69 %). El 63 % no tenía embarazos. La dismenorrea primaria fue más frecuente en el 63,07 %. El dolor pélvico y dispareunia en el 48 %, los síntomas digestivos en el 21 %. La localización más frecuente fue en ovario (78,7 %). Conclusión: La endometriosis, enfermedad inflamatoria benigna, estrógeno dependiente, se caracteriza por presencia de glándulas y estroma endometrial ectópico, usualmente acompañados de fibrosis. Se manifiesta en el periodo reproductivo, su principal síntoma es el dolor. Se localiza con mayor frecuencia en la pelvis y de esta en los ovarios, en intestino, vejiga, hígado, pulmones, cerebro, pared abdominal y periné. No hay tratamiento para su cura, pero si para los síntomas y retardar su progreso. Su diagnóstico por su desarrollo multifactorial y manifestaciones clínicas en muchas oportunidades se realiza en forma tardía(AU)

Objective: To study the relationship that exists between some predisposing factors to develop endometriosis and the most frequent symptoms manifested by patients. Methods: Longitudinal, retrospective and descriptive observational study, through the review of 455 records taken from 560 patients who attended the endometriosis consultation and made a definitive diagnosis at the "Dr. Ángel Larralde" and private consultation, in Venezuela, Carabobo state, in the period from January 2006 to May 2023. Results: The diagnosis was made in 47.1% of the patients aged between 26 and 35 years. Menarche occurred between 8 and 12 years of age (69%). 63% did not have pregnancies. Primary dysmenorrhea was more frequent in 63.07%. Pelvic pain and dyspareunia in 48%, digestive symptoms in 21%. The most frequent location was in the ovary (78.7%). Conclusion: Endometriosis, a benign, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease, is characterized by the presence of ectopic endometrial glands and stroma, usually accompanied by fibrosis. It manifests itself in the reproductive period, its main symptom is pain. It is located most frequently in the pelvis and from this in the ovaries, intestine, bladder, liver, lungs, brain, abdominal wall and perineum. There is no treatment to cure it, but there is treatment for the symptoms and slowing its progress. Its diagnosis due to its multifactorial development and clinical manifestations is often made late(AU)

Estudio de niveles séricos de cobre y zinc y su posible rol como indicadores de dismenorrea primaria / Study of serum levels of copper and zinc and its possible roll like indicators of primary dysmenorrheal

En este trabajo se ha determinado el contenido de cobre y zinc en suero sanguíneo de 39 mujeres con edades comprendidas entre 17 y 21 años de edad, n = 25 con dismenorrea primaria diagnosticada clínicamente y n = 14 grupo control con diagnóstico negativo para la patología estudia-da. Las muestras de suero sanguíneo se obtuvieron antes (a) y durante (d) la menstruación. Fueron analizadas por Espectroscopia de Absorción Atómica con inyección en flujo continuo (EAA-IFC). Las concentraciones obtenidas fueron de 1,56 ± 0,43 mgL-1 de cobre y 1,28 ± 0,34 mgL-1 de zinc antes de la menstruación y 1,06 ± 0,23 mgL-1 de co bre y 1,21 ±0,4 mgL-1 de zinc durante la menstruación, para el grupo control y 1,64 ± 0,52 mgL-1 de cobre y 1,88 ± 0,61 mgL-1 de zinc antes de la menstruación y 1,21 ± 0,34 mgL-1 de cobre y 0,94 ± 0,27 mgL-1 de zinc durante la mens ruaciónt en el grupo estudio. Los elementos determinados en ambos grupos antes del periodo menstrual, no observaron diferencias significativas con p= 0,63 y 0,16 para cobre y zinc, respectivamente. Sin embargo, durante la menstruación, fue evidente una diferencia con p < 0,005. Este resultado nos hace presumir, que el aumento brusco de los niveles séricos de cobre se deba probablemente por la alteración de las prostaglandinas, siendo este bioelemento uno de los responsables de las molestias que se presentan en esta patología y otros efectos secundarios motivados por el descenso brusco del zinc. La relación cobre/zinc se calculo en ambos grupos, con valores de 1,47 y 1,06 antes y durante, respectivamente para el grupo control y para el grupo bajo estudio 1,36 y 1,97 antes y durante, respectivamente.

In this work has determined the copper content and zinc in sanguineous serum of women with primary dysmenorrheal diagnosed clinically and a group of women control with I diagnose negative for the studied pathology. The samples of sanguineous serum taken before (a) and during (d) the second day of the menstruation come from 39 women in ages between 17 and 21 years of age, n = 14 controls and n = 25 women with primary dysmenorrheal. They were processed by Spectroscopy of Atomic Absorption with injection in con-tinuous flow (EAA-IFC). The concentrations obtained of 1.56± 0.43 mgL-1 of copper and 1.28± 0.34 mgL-1 of zinc before menstruation and 1.06 ±0.23 mgL-1 of copper and 1.21 ±0.4 mgL-1 of zinc during the menstruation (second day), for the group control and 1.64 ±0.52 mgL-1 of copper and 1.88 ±0.61 mgL-1 of zinc before menstruation and 1.21± 0.34 mgL-1 of copper and 0.94± 0.27 mgL-1 of zinc during the menstruation in the group study. In relation to the serum levels it initiates to them in both groups were not significant differences (p = 0.63). The zinc, observe he himself behavior, between both groups before the menstruation was not observed significant differences with p = 0.16, nevertheless, during the menstruation I throw p = 0.0033. This result evi-dence that indeed the copper is affected by the alteration of the prostaglandins, being probably one of the people in charge of the annoyances that appear in this pa hologyt and other indirect effect motivated by the abrupt reduction of the zinc, such as alteration in the synthesis and excretion of the hormone stimulating follicle (FSH), of the luteinizante hormone (LH), abnormal development of the ovary, alterations of the menstrual cycle. The copper/zinc re ationl I calculate both groups, with values of 1.47 and 1,06 before and during res pectively for the group control and the group under study 1,36 and 1.97 before and during respectively.

Influência do nível de atividade física na dismenorréia / Influence of physical activity in dysmenorrheal

A dismenorréia em mulheres jovens, em muitos casos, provoca interrupção das atividades habituais. Especula-se que as atividades físicas sejam benéficas aliviando as dores decorrentes da dismenorréia. Verificar a influência do nível de atividade física sobre a dismenorréia em mulheres jovens. Participaram do presente estudo 100 estudantes universitárias com idades entre 18 e 26 anos. A amostra foi obtida por conveniência, a partir da população feminina do Centro Universitário Adventista de São Paulo. Só foram incluídas mulheres com histórico de dismenorréia primária. Foram excluídas tabagistas, que possuíam filhos, acometidas por doença uterina e que faziam uso de contraceptivos hormonais. Todas responderam ao questionário internacional de atividade física (IPAQ), à anamnese de queixas relacionadas à dismenorréia e à Escala Visual Analógica (EVA) para a medida da intensidade da dor. Os dados foram considerados estatisticamente significantes quando p < 0,05. Os grupos de mulheres, segundo o nível de atividade física determinado pelo IPAQ, não diferiram quanto ao IMC, regularidade da menstruação e incômodos causados pela dismenorréia. A intensidade da dor avaliada pela EVA foi significantemente menor nos grupos de mulheres fisicamente ativas e muito ativas quando comparadas às sedentárias (p = 0,0129). Os dados do presente estudo permitem concluir que a prática regular de atividade física é eficaz na redução da dor decorrente de dismenorréia, podendo assim, constituir-se em opção de tratamento não medicamentoso.

Dysmenorrhea in young women, in many cases causing interruption of daily activities. It is speculated that physical activities are beneficial relieving pain due to dysmenorrhea. Verify the influence of physical activity on dysmenorrhea in adolescent and young women. This study included 100 college students aged between 18 and 26 years. This sample was obtained through sampling by convenience, from the female population of Adventist University of Sao Paulo. Only women with a history of primary dysmenorrhea were included. We excluded smokers, those who had children, suffer from uterine disease and those who make use of hormonal contraceptives. The participants answered to International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) to measure the intensity of pain. In all cases, the differences between the groups of women were considered as statistically significant if p < 0,05. The level of physical activity determined by the IPAQ did not diff er in relationship to BMI, regularity of menstruation and uncomfortable caused by dysmenorrheal. The intensity of pain assessed by VAS due to dysmenorrhea was significantly lower in groups of women?s physically active and very active compared to sedentary (p = 0,0129). The practice of regular physical activity is effective in reducing dysmenorrhea and may be an option of non medicated treatment.