Scientific Abstracts

Hormone Replacement Therapy and Dry Eye in Post Menopausal Women: Study in a Tertiary Centre in Malaysia

Norshamsiah M. Din, Siti H. B. Sa’aid, Lam C. Shen, Yap S. Shu, Marina B. A. Rahman, Aini B. M. Azmi, Chang S. Thing, Mushawiahti Mustapha, Ropilah A. Rahman Abstract: Background: Menopause involves decrease in the body estrogen level. There ... [Read More]

Images and Representations of Menopause in a Malaysian Woman Magazine: An Analysis of MIDI

Nerawi Sedu & Nurazzura Mohamad Diah Abstract: Magazine is one of the main sources of information on health-related issues, including menopause. Due to its format and writing style, a magazine can be regarded as an easy reading. Conside... [Read More]

Prevalence and Management of Menopausal Symptoms in Malaysian Women during Peri and Post Menopause

Hafizah Harun, Azlina Kamaruddin, Norma Alias, Habibah @ Norehan Haron Abstract: Women upon reaching menopause often silently suffer debilitating physical and psychological symptoms. The peri and postmenopausal period constitutes a challenging ... [Read More]

Association between Risk Factors of Osteoporosis and Bone Mineral Dencity in women of Different ethnic Groups in a Malaysian Hospital

PJ Chan, ZZ Nurul, JS Chuah, MMA Nabil, NM Isa, AM Sabarul, AS Nazrun Abstract: Risk factors of osteoporosis need to be identified for prevention of osteoporosis. However, studies on the risk factors of osteoporosis in the Malaysian population ... [Read More]

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Sexual Dysfunction in Malaysian Menopausal Women

Malini Mat Napes, Hatta Sidi, Shuhaila Ahmad, Norzilawati Mohd Naim, Marhani Midin, Mohd Zulkifli Mohd Kasim, Rahima Daohalan, Tan Lee Khing & Ng Chong Guan Abstract: The complexity of physical, hormonal and psychocological changes in ... [Read More]

Bone Health Status and Lipid Profile among Post-menopausal Malay Women in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur

Hasnah H , Amin I & Suzana S Abstract: Introduction: A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine bone health status and nutrient intakes among post-menopausal women residing in low cost houses in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. Methods: A ... [Read More]