A Clinical Study on Menopause

Running head: A CLINICAL STUDY ON MENOPAUSE
A CLINICAL STUDY ON MENOPAUSE
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A CLINICAL STUDY ON MENOPAUSEExecutive Summary
Menopause marks the end of the fertile childbearing phase of a woman. The following
clinical case study is on a fifty one year old Karen who is experiencing hot flashes, excessive
sweating, vaginal dryness, and reduced sexual urges along with twitchy eyelid. The analysis
of her diagnostics revealed elevated blood pressure along with increased levels of
triglycerides and low density lipoproteins. Menopause has been determined as the differential
diagnosis for her conditions and accordingly short term and long term health care plans has
been proposed. Therefore, incorporation of these therapeutic treatments will help Karen
manage the symptoms of menopause and will bring about a positive change in her lifestyle.

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A CLINICAL STUDY ON MENOPAUSE
Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................4
Biomedical study........................................................................................................................5
Case specifics.........................................................................................................................5
Medical history.......................................................................................................................5
Pathology................................................................................................................................5
Etiology..................................................................................................................................6
Differential diagnosis.............................................................................................................6
Comprehensive Analysis............................................................................................................7
Dietary analysis......................................................................................................................7
Nutritional status....................................................................................................................8
Anthropometrics.....................................................................................................................8
Treatment prescribed..................................................................................................................9
Treatment aimed at the female reproductory system.............................................................9
Treatment aimed at the nervous system.................................................................................9
Treatment aimed at the immune system...............................................................................10
Treatment aimed at the musculoskeletal system..................................................................10
Dietary changes....................................................................................................................10
Therapeutic...........................................................................................................................10
Lifestyle................................................................................................................................10
Future relevant tests.............................................................................................................11

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A CLINICAL STUDY ON MENOPAUSEConclusion................................................................................................................................11
References................................................................................................................................12