ArticleArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2022
Care reality of menopausal women in Germany: healthcare research using quantitative (SHI claims data) and qualitative (survey) data collection.
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- Effects of transdermal versus oral hormone replacement therapy in postmenopause: a systematic review.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2023Pooled it
- A Closer Look at Potential Underlying Factors Related to Possible Disparity Between Sexes in Delayed Cerebral Ischemia After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Disordered eating and body dissatisfaction in women with non-natural menopause.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2025Article
- A qualitative study on experience of women regarding hormone replacement therapy in a teaching institution at Bhubaneswar, Odisha.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2025Article
- Public Health Challenges and Responses to the Growing Ageing Populations.Public health challenges · 2024Review
- Yin Huo Tang, a traditional Chinese herbal formula, relives ovariectomy and empty bottle stimulation-induced menopause-like symptoms in mice.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2022Article
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Abstract
purposeThe transition from the fertile phase of life to menopause is associated with numerous physical changes. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), as the most effective and efficient form of drug treatment, involves the use of oestrogens and progestins with the aim of increasing health-related quality of life through symptom reduction, sleep improvement and affect enhancement.
methodsThe medical care situation and disease burden of menopausal women was investigated by means of a survey of 1000 women aged 45-60 years on the topics of quality of life, menopause and HRT and a quantitative, longitudinal healthcare study based on an anonymised and age- and sex-adjusted Statutory Health Insurance (SHI) routine data set with approximately four million anonymous insured persons per year.
resultsOut of more than half a million women aged 35-70 years, and with statutory health insurance, (n = 613,104), 14% (n = 82,785) had climacteric disorder documented as a first diagnosis in 2014. The proportion of women with the climacteric disorder, who were prescribed HRT on an outpatient basis, was 21%; according to the forsa survey, 50% of the women surveyed felt moderate to poorly/very poorly informed about treatment options.
conclusionFindings from the health insurance research conducted with different data sources (survey and SHI claims data) indicate the need for increasing awareness and providing an early and informative education on HRT and its risks and benefits.
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