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gabapentin and Menopause, Premature

gabapentin has been researched along with Menopause, Premature in 3 studies

Gabapentin: A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.
gabapentin : A gamma-amino acid that is cyclohexane substituted at position 1 by aminomethyl and carboxymethyl groups. Used for treatment of neuropathic pain and restless legs syndrome.

Menopause, Premature: The premature cessation of menses (MENSTRUATION) when the last menstrual period occurs in a woman under the age of 40. It is due to the depletion of OVARIAN FOLLICLES. Premature MENOPAUSE can be caused by diseases; OVARIECTOMY; RADIATION; chemicals; and chromosomal abnormalities.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Centrally active agents (eg, venlafaxine, paroxetine, gabapentin) are regarded as the most promising nonhormonal treatments for hot flashes in breast cancer survivors."4.84Therapeutic options for the management of hot flashes in breast cancer survivors: an evidence-based review. ( Bordeleau, L; Goodwin, P; Loprinzi, C; Pritchard, K, 2007)
"5 mg/d, are reasonable initial dosages, and if symptoms do not improve within a week or two, the dosage can be doubled."2.42Management of hot flashes in breast cancer survivors and men with prostate cancer. ( Stearns, V, 2004)
"Women affected by breast cancer (BC) will often go through menopause at an earlier age and display more frequent and severe symptoms than women who have a natural menopause."1.40Treatment of climacteric symptoms in breast cancer patients: a retrospective study from a medication databank. ( Ameye, L; Antoine, C; Paesmans, M; Rozenberg, S, 2014)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (66.67)29.6817
2010's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Antoine, C1
Ameye, L1
Paesmans, M1
Rozenberg, S1
Stearns, V1
Bordeleau, L1
Pritchard, K1
Goodwin, P1
Loprinzi, C1

Reviews

2 reviews available for gabapentin and Menopause, Premature

ArticleYear
Management of hot flashes in breast cancer survivors and men with prostate cancer.
    Current oncology reports, 2004, Volume: 6, Issue:4

    Topics: Amines; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Breast Neoplasms; Complementary Therapies; Contraceptives, Oral, Synthe

2004
Therapeutic options for the management of hot flashes in breast cancer survivors: an evidence-based review.
    Clinical therapeutics, 2007, Volume: 29, Issue:2

    Topics: Amines; Antidepressive Agents; Breast Neoplasms; Complementary Therapies; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid

2007

Other Studies

1 other study available for gabapentin and Menopause, Premature

ArticleYear
Treatment of climacteric symptoms in breast cancer patients: a retrospective study from a medication databank.
    Maturitas, 2014, Volume: 78, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Amines; Antidepressive Agents; Antineoplastic Agents; Aromatase Inhibitors; Belgium; Breast Ne

2014