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Sebastián Carranza-lira - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Changes in maturation index and vaginal dryness in postmenopausal women who use or not calcitriol
    Revista medica del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, 2012
    Co-Authors: Sebastián Carranza-lira, Ana Luz Macgregor-gooch, Concepción Amador-pérez, Isaías Estrada-moscoso
    Abstract:

    Background it is known that vitamin D increases the population of superficial cells, so the objective of the present work was to evaluate the effect in Mexican postmenopausal women who were using or not oral calcitriol. Methods postmenopausal women with vaginal dryness that received at random: calcium 500 mg orally every 24 h or calcitriol 0.25 μg every 24 h during two months. At the beginning of treatment and at two months a vaginal Pap smear was performed. The maturation index was determined and the estrogenic value was calculated. Vaginal dryness was evaluated using an analog visual scales and vaginal by the moistening of a pH Test Strip. Student's t Test was used for statistical analysis. Results 23 postmenopausal women were studied and divided as follows: group I (calcium) = 11 women and group II (calcitriol) = 12 women. In the analyzed parameters only the average of superficial cells was significantly greater at the end of treatment in the calcitriol group. Conclusion calcitriol use increased the average of superficial cells in vaginal cytology, but didn't modify vaginal dryness.

  • Changes in maturation index and vaginal dryness after treatment with topical conjugated estrogens in low and conventional dose
    Revista medica del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, 2012
    Co-Authors: Sebastián Carranza-lira, De Jesús Cabrera-lópez T, Isaías Estrada-moscoso
    Abstract:

    local estrogen treatments have been used for vaginal dryness management. The objective was to determine the maturation index (MI) and vaginal dryness after the treatment with topic conjugated estrogens (TCE) in low and conventional doses in Mexican women. postmenopausal women that received vaginal TCE cream. Group I Low-dose which received 0.5 g of TCE twice a week and Group II Conventional-dose with one g of TCE twice a week. The MI was determined and estrogenic value (EV) was calculated. Vaginal dryness was evaluated with an analog visual scale, and vaginal humidity by the moistening of a pH Test Strip measured in millimeters. Statistical analysis with Student's t Test for independent and paired samples was done. 27 women were studied, group I (n = 13), group II (n = 14). There weren't any differences in the analyzed parameters. Both treatments increased the MI and decreased the vaginal dryness. low and conventional dose of TCE had similar effect in vaginal scope in Mexican women.

  • Índice de maduración y sequedad vaginales Evaluación de dos dosis de estrógenos tópicos vía vaginal
    Revista médica del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, 2012
    Co-Authors: Sebastián Carranza-lira, Isaías Estrada-moscoso, Teresita De Jesús Cabrera-lópez, Rogelio A. Aguado-pérez
    Abstract:

    Background: local estrogen treatments have been used for vaginal dryness management. The objective was to determine the maturation index (MI) and vaginal dryness after the treatment with topic conjugated estrogens (TCE) in low and conventional doses in Mexican women. Methods: postmenopausal women that received vaginal TCE cream. Group I Low-dose which received 0.5 g of TCE twice a week and Group II Conventional-dose with one g of TCE twice a week. The MI was determined and estrogenic value (EV) was calculated. Vaginal dryness was evaluated with an analog visual scale, and vaginal humidity by the moistening of a pH Test Strip measured in millimeters. Statistical analysis with Student’s t Test for independent and paired samples was done. Results: 27 women were studied, group I (n = 13), group II (n = 14). There weren’t any differences in the analyzed parameters. Both treatments increased the MI and decreased the vaginal dryness. Conclusions: low and conventional dose of TCE had similar effect in vaginal ambit in Mexican women

  • Differences in vaginal dryness according to hormone therapy schedule using pH Test Strip in two groups of postmenopausal women.
    International journal of fertility and women's medicine, 2004
    Co-Authors: Sebastián Carranza-lira, Ana Luz Macgregor-gooch
    Abstract:

    OBJECTIVE To compare vaginal dryness in two groups of postmenopausal women according to hormone replacement therapy schedule using pH Test Strip. METHODS Twenty-two healthy postmenopausal women were divided into two groups according to the treatment they received: Group I, conjugated equine estrogens (CEE) 0.625 mg/day (n = 15); Group II, CEE 0.625 mg/day plus medroxyprogesterone 2.5 mg/day (n = 7). Vaginal dryness intensity was analyzed using an analog visual scale and vaginal humidity by measuring the moistening, in millimeters, of a pH Test Strip. Both were evaluated at baseline and 3 months after the beginning of treatment. The comparison among groups and between baseline and final results was done with Student's t Test for paired and independent samples, respectively. RESULTS No differences were found in age and in anthropometric variables among the groups. In both groups, vaginal dryness intensity significantly decreased and the pH Test Strip moistening significantly increased, but the magnitude of the moistening was greater in the group with medroxyprogesterone. CONCLUSIONS When medroxyprogesterone was added to estrogen therapy, a greater vaginal moistening of pH Test Strip was observed than when estrogen was used alone.

  • Vaginal dryness assessment in postmenopausal women using pH Test Strip
    Maturitas, 2003
    Co-Authors: Sebastián Carranza-lira, Nayeli Fragoso-dı́az, Ana Luz Macgregor-gooch, Martha Patricia Garduño-hernández, Katiuska Rı́os-calderón, Hipólito Aparicio
    Abstract:

    To objectively analyze vaginal dryness in postmenopausal women. Forty healthy postmenopausal women, were divided in three groups according to the treatment they received. Group I, conjugated equine estrogens (CEE) 0.625 mg/day (n=20), group II, CEE 0.625 mg/day plus chlormadinone 1 mg/day (n=13), and group III, CEE 0.625 mg/day plus medroxyprogesterone 2.5 mg/day (n=7). Vaginal dryness intensity was analyzed using an analog visual scale, and vaginal humidity measuring the moistening in mm of a pH Test Strip. Both were evaluated at baseline and 3 months after the beginning of treatment. The comparison among groups and between the baseline and final results was done with Student's t-Test for paired and independent samples, respectively. Pearson correlation analysis was carried out between final vaginal dryness intensity and the final moistening of the pH Test Strip. No statistically significant differences were found in age neither in somatometric variables among the groups. In the three groups, vaginal dryness intensity significantly decreased and the pH Test Strip moistening significantly increased. A significant negative correlation was only found in group II (-0.690 P<0.009). Vaginal dryness evaluation assessing the pH Test Strip moistening is an objective method to evaluate this symptom in postmenopausal women, and the results are independent of the hormone replacement therapy schedule.

Rossana E Madrid - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • potentiometric textile based pH sensor
    Sensors and Actuators B-chemical, 2018
    Co-Authors: M L Zamora, J M Dominguez, R M Trujillo, M A Sanchez, Rossana E Madrid
    Abstract:

    Abstract Determining the pH of sweat provides valuable information for athletes and patient monitoring. This work presents a textile-based, highly sensitive pH sensor for pH determination. Three conductive fabrics (Argenmesh, Ristop silver and stainless steel mesh (SSM)) were modified with a pH sensitive electrodeposited iridium oxide film (EIROF). The three electrodeposited fabrics were characterized by impedance measurements. The stainless steel mesh showed the best sensitivity to pH changes and therefore was selected for further experiments. Two configurations of this fabric were evaluated, looking for improvement in pH sensitivity and temperature dependence. The best result was obtained with the configuration that maximizes the contact surface between the stainless steel fibers, showing an error of 0.15% in the pH measurement of a buffer solution. This configuration was also used to perform in vivo measurements, obtaining an error of 4% when compared to the measurements performed with a commercial pH Test Strip. The implementation of sensor into textiles brings some advantages such as comfort, biocompatibility and washability, among others; making the future incorporation of a sensor into a garment very possible.

Hipólito Aparicio - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Vaginal dryness assessment in postmenopausal women using pH Test Strip
    Maturitas, 2003
    Co-Authors: Sebastián Carranza-lira, Nayeli Fragoso-dı́az, Ana Luz Macgregor-gooch, Martha Patricia Garduño-hernández, Katiuska Rı́os-calderón, Hipólito Aparicio
    Abstract:

    To objectively analyze vaginal dryness in postmenopausal women. Forty healthy postmenopausal women, were divided in three groups according to the treatment they received. Group I, conjugated equine estrogens (CEE) 0.625 mg/day (n=20), group II, CEE 0.625 mg/day plus chlormadinone 1 mg/day (n=13), and group III, CEE 0.625 mg/day plus medroxyprogesterone 2.5 mg/day (n=7). Vaginal dryness intensity was analyzed using an analog visual scale, and vaginal humidity measuring the moistening in mm of a pH Test Strip. Both were evaluated at baseline and 3 months after the beginning of treatment. The comparison among groups and between the baseline and final results was done with Student's t-Test for paired and independent samples, respectively. Pearson correlation analysis was carried out between final vaginal dryness intensity and the final moistening of the pH Test Strip. No statistically significant differences were found in age neither in somatometric variables among the groups. In the three groups, vaginal dryness intensity significantly decreased and the pH Test Strip moistening significantly increased. A significant negative correlation was only found in group II (-0.690 P<0.009). Vaginal dryness evaluation assessing the pH Test Strip moistening is an objective method to evaluate this symptom in postmenopausal women, and the results are independent of the hormone replacement therapy schedule.

  • vaginal dryness assessment in postmenopausal women using pH Test Strip
    Maturitas, 2003
    Co-Authors: Sebastian Carranzalira, Nayeli Fragosodiaz, Ana Luz Macgregorgooch, Martha Patricia Gardunohernandez, Katiuska Rioscalderon, Hipólito Aparicio
    Abstract:

    Abstract Objective: To objectively analyze vaginal dryness in postmenopausal women. Methods: Forty healthy postmenopausal women, were divided in three groups according to the treatment they received. Group I, conjugated equine estrogens (CEE) 0.625 mg/day ( n =20), group II, CEE 0.625 mg/day plus chlormadinone 1 mg/day ( n =13), and group III, CEE 0.625 mg/day plus medroxyprogesterone 2.5 mg/day ( n =7). Vaginal dryness intensity was analyzed using an analog visual scale, and vaginal humidity measuring the moistening in mm of a pH Test Strip. Both were evaluated at baseline and 3 months after the beginning of treatment. The comparison among groups and between the baseline and final results was done with Student's t -Test for paired and independent samples, respectively. Pearson correlation analysis was carried out between final vaginal dryness intensity and the final moistening of the pH Test Strip. Results: No statistically significant differences were found in age neither in somatometric variables among the groups. In the three groups, vaginal dryness intensity significantly decreased and the pH Test Strip moistening significantly increased. A significant negative correlation was only found in group II (−0.690 P Conclusions: Vaginal dryness evaluation assessing the pH Test Strip moistening is an objective method to evaluate this symptom in postmenopausal women, and the results are independent of the hormone replacement therapy schedule.

Sebastian Carranzalira - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • changes in maturation index and vaginal dryness after treatment with topical conjugated estrogens in low and conventional dose
    Revista médica del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, 2012
    Co-Authors: Sebastian Carranzalira, De Jesus Cabreralopez T, Isaias Estradamoscoso, R A Aguadoperez
    Abstract:

    BACKGROUND: local estrogen treatments have been used for vaginal dryness management. The objective was to determine the maturation index (MI) and vaginal dryness after the treatment with topic conjugated estrogens (TCE) in low and conventional doses in Mexican women. METHODS: postmenopausal women that received vaginal TCE cream. Group I Low-dose which received 0.5 g of TCE twice a week and Group II Conventional-dose with one g of TCE twice a week. The MI was determined and estrogenic value (EV) was calculated. Vaginal dryness was evaluated with an analog visual scale, and vaginal humidity by the moistening of a pH Test Strip measured in millimeters. Statistical analysis with Student's t Test for independent and paired samples was done. RESULTS: 27 women were studied, group I (n = 13), group II (n = 14). There weren't any differences in the analyzed parameters. Both treatments increased the MI and decreased the vaginal dryness. CONCLUSIONS: low and conventional dose of TCE had similar effect in vaginal scope in Mexican women.

  • vaginal dryness assessment in postmenopausal women using pH Test Strip
    Maturitas, 2003
    Co-Authors: Sebastian Carranzalira, Nayeli Fragosodiaz, Ana Luz Macgregorgooch, Martha Patricia Gardunohernandez, Katiuska Rioscalderon, Hipólito Aparicio
    Abstract:

    Abstract Objective: To objectively analyze vaginal dryness in postmenopausal women. Methods: Forty healthy postmenopausal women, were divided in three groups according to the treatment they received. Group I, conjugated equine estrogens (CEE) 0.625 mg/day ( n =20), group II, CEE 0.625 mg/day plus chlormadinone 1 mg/day ( n =13), and group III, CEE 0.625 mg/day plus medroxyprogesterone 2.5 mg/day ( n =7). Vaginal dryness intensity was analyzed using an analog visual scale, and vaginal humidity measuring the moistening in mm of a pH Test Strip. Both were evaluated at baseline and 3 months after the beginning of treatment. The comparison among groups and between the baseline and final results was done with Student's t -Test for paired and independent samples, respectively. Pearson correlation analysis was carried out between final vaginal dryness intensity and the final moistening of the pH Test Strip. Results: No statistically significant differences were found in age neither in somatometric variables among the groups. In the three groups, vaginal dryness intensity significantly decreased and the pH Test Strip moistening significantly increased. A significant negative correlation was only found in group II (−0.690 P Conclusions: Vaginal dryness evaluation assessing the pH Test Strip moistening is an objective method to evaluate this symptom in postmenopausal women, and the results are independent of the hormone replacement therapy schedule.

Ana Luz Macgregor-gooch - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Changes in maturation index and vaginal dryness in postmenopausal women who use or not calcitriol
    Revista medica del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, 2012
    Co-Authors: Sebastián Carranza-lira, Ana Luz Macgregor-gooch, Concepción Amador-pérez, Isaías Estrada-moscoso
    Abstract:

    Background it is known that vitamin D increases the population of superficial cells, so the objective of the present work was to evaluate the effect in Mexican postmenopausal women who were using or not oral calcitriol. Methods postmenopausal women with vaginal dryness that received at random: calcium 500 mg orally every 24 h or calcitriol 0.25 μg every 24 h during two months. At the beginning of treatment and at two months a vaginal Pap smear was performed. The maturation index was determined and the estrogenic value was calculated. Vaginal dryness was evaluated using an analog visual scales and vaginal by the moistening of a pH Test Strip. Student's t Test was used for statistical analysis. Results 23 postmenopausal women were studied and divided as follows: group I (calcium) = 11 women and group II (calcitriol) = 12 women. In the analyzed parameters only the average of superficial cells was significantly greater at the end of treatment in the calcitriol group. Conclusion calcitriol use increased the average of superficial cells in vaginal cytology, but didn't modify vaginal dryness.

  • Differences in vaginal dryness according to hormone therapy schedule using pH Test Strip in two groups of postmenopausal women.
    International journal of fertility and women's medicine, 2004
    Co-Authors: Sebastián Carranza-lira, Ana Luz Macgregor-gooch
    Abstract:

    OBJECTIVE To compare vaginal dryness in two groups of postmenopausal women according to hormone replacement therapy schedule using pH Test Strip. METHODS Twenty-two healthy postmenopausal women were divided into two groups according to the treatment they received: Group I, conjugated equine estrogens (CEE) 0.625 mg/day (n = 15); Group II, CEE 0.625 mg/day plus medroxyprogesterone 2.5 mg/day (n = 7). Vaginal dryness intensity was analyzed using an analog visual scale and vaginal humidity by measuring the moistening, in millimeters, of a pH Test Strip. Both were evaluated at baseline and 3 months after the beginning of treatment. The comparison among groups and between baseline and final results was done with Student's t Test for paired and independent samples, respectively. RESULTS No differences were found in age and in anthropometric variables among the groups. In both groups, vaginal dryness intensity significantly decreased and the pH Test Strip moistening significantly increased, but the magnitude of the moistening was greater in the group with medroxyprogesterone. CONCLUSIONS When medroxyprogesterone was added to estrogen therapy, a greater vaginal moistening of pH Test Strip was observed than when estrogen was used alone.

  • Vaginal dryness assessment in postmenopausal women using pH Test Strip
    Maturitas, 2003
    Co-Authors: Sebastián Carranza-lira, Nayeli Fragoso-dı́az, Ana Luz Macgregor-gooch, Martha Patricia Garduño-hernández, Katiuska Rı́os-calderón, Hipólito Aparicio
    Abstract:

    To objectively analyze vaginal dryness in postmenopausal women. Forty healthy postmenopausal women, were divided in three groups according to the treatment they received. Group I, conjugated equine estrogens (CEE) 0.625 mg/day (n=20), group II, CEE 0.625 mg/day plus chlormadinone 1 mg/day (n=13), and group III, CEE 0.625 mg/day plus medroxyprogesterone 2.5 mg/day (n=7). Vaginal dryness intensity was analyzed using an analog visual scale, and vaginal humidity measuring the moistening in mm of a pH Test Strip. Both were evaluated at baseline and 3 months after the beginning of treatment. The comparison among groups and between the baseline and final results was done with Student's t-Test for paired and independent samples, respectively. Pearson correlation analysis was carried out between final vaginal dryness intensity and the final moistening of the pH Test Strip. No statistically significant differences were found in age neither in somatometric variables among the groups. In the three groups, vaginal dryness intensity significantly decreased and the pH Test Strip moistening significantly increased. A significant negative correlation was only found in group II (-0.690 P<0.009). Vaginal dryness evaluation assessing the pH Test Strip moistening is an objective method to evaluate this symptom in postmenopausal women, and the results are independent of the hormone replacement therapy schedule.