Systematic review of progesterone use by midlife and menopausal women

Spark, M. Joy and Willis, Jon (2012) Systematic review of progesterone use by midlife and menopausal women. Maturitas, 72 3: 192-202.


Author Spark, M. Joy
Willis, Jon
Title Systematic review of progesterone use by midlife and menopausal women
Journal name Maturitas  (ERA 2012 Listed)    (ERA 2010 Rank B)   Check publisher's open access policy
Publication date 2012-07
Sub-type Review of research - research literature review (NOT book review
DOI 10.1016/j.maturitas.2012.03.015
Volume number 72
Issue number 3
ISSN 0378-5122
1873-4111
Start page 192
End page 202
Total pages 11
Place of publication Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland
Publisher Elsevier
Collection year 2013
Language eng
Formatted abstract Progesterone treatment for menopausal symptoms is still controversial. Progesterone levels fall during menopause transition, therefore some menopausal women may benefit from progesterone therapy. A systematic review was conducted of studies published from 2001 reporting on progesterone use to treat symptoms associated with menopause or postmenopausal women. Fourteen data bases were searched using the search terms progesterone, menopause, aged, female and human; exclusions were breast cancer, animal and contraception.

Thirteen studies were selected for inclusion (11 clinical trials, 1 cohort study and 1 qualitative study), evaluating progesterone effects on menopausal symptoms, bone, sleep, skin, cognition, plasma lipids and plaque progression. Most studies were of low methodological quality (GRADE low or very low). Progesterone improved vasomotor symptoms and sleep quality, with minimal risk. Large studies designed to identify confounders, such as hormone levels, menopausal status and metabolism are required to understand the place of progesterone in clinical practice.
Keyword Menopause symptoms
Midlife
Postmenopause
Progesterone
Q-Index Code C1
Q-Index Status Provisional Code
Institutional Status Non-UQ

Document type: Journal Article
Sub-type: Review of research - research literature review (NOT book review
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