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nitroglycerin and Menopause

nitroglycerin has been researched along with Menopause in 11 studies

Nitroglycerin: A volatile vasodilator which relieves ANGINA PECTORIS by stimulating GUANYLATE CYCLASE and lowering cytosolic calcium. It is also sometimes used for TOCOLYSIS and explosives.
nitroglycerol : A nitrate ester that is glycerol in which nitro group(s) replace the hydrogen(s) attached to one or more of the hydroxy groups.
nitroglycerin : A nitroglycerol that is glycerol in which the hydrogen atoms of all three hydroxy groups are replaced by nitro groups. It acts as a prodrug, releasing nitric oxide to open blood vessels and so alleviate heart pain.

Menopause: The last menstrual period. Permanent cessation of menses (MENSTRUATION) is usually defined after 6 to 12 months of AMENORRHEA in a woman over 45 years of age. In the United States, menopause generally occurs in women between 48 and 55 years of age.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"To determine whether uninterrupted administration of transdermal nitroglycerin (NTG) to induce nitrate cross-tolerance decreased the frequency or severity of menopause-related hot flashes."9.69Efficacy of Continuous Transdermal Nitroglycerin for Treating Hot Flashes by Inducing Nitrate Cross-tolerance in Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial. ( Cummings, SR; Ganz, P; Gibson, CJ; Grady, D; Huang, AJ; Raghunathan, H; Schembri, M; Vittinghoff, E, 2023)
"To describe the efficacy and tolerability of continuous nitroglycerin for treatment of hot flashes."9.22Continuous transdermal nitroglycerin therapy for menopausal hot flashes: a single-arm, dose-escalation trial. ( Cummings, SR; Ganz, P; Grady, D; Huang, AJ; Schembri, M; Vittinghoff, E, 2016)
"To determine whether uninterrupted administration of transdermal nitroglycerin (NTG) to induce nitrate cross-tolerance decreased the frequency or severity of menopause-related hot flashes."5.69Efficacy of Continuous Transdermal Nitroglycerin for Treating Hot Flashes by Inducing Nitrate Cross-tolerance in Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial. ( Cummings, SR; Ganz, P; Gibson, CJ; Grady, D; Huang, AJ; Raghunathan, H; Schembri, M; Vittinghoff, E, 2023)
"To describe the efficacy and tolerability of continuous nitroglycerin for treatment of hot flashes."5.22Continuous transdermal nitroglycerin therapy for menopausal hot flashes: a single-arm, dose-escalation trial. ( Cummings, SR; Ganz, P; Grady, D; Huang, AJ; Schembri, M; Vittinghoff, E, 2016)
"Although menopause was not associated with vascular impairment, short-term improvement in vascular function was observed in those using menopausal hormonal therapy."1.91Effect of menopause and age on vascular impairment. ( Aittokallio, J; Hautajärvi, T; Heinonen, O; Kalleinen, N; Polo, O; Raitakari, O; Riskumäki, M; Saaresranta, T; Vahlberg, T, 2023)
"Menopause is associated with impaired arterial endothelial function in Caucasian but not Chinese women."1.31A comparison of endothelial function in Caucasian and Chinese women before and after the menopause. ( Celermajer, DS; McCrohon, JA; Woo, KS, 2000)
"Tamoxifen is a mixed estrogen agonist/antagonist with as yet unexplored effects on vascular function."1.30Contrasting effects of conjugated estrogens and tamoxifen on dilator responses of atherosclerotic epicardial coronary arteries in nonhuman primates. ( Adams, MR; Honoré, EK; Williams, JK, 1997)

Research

Studies (11)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (9.09)18.7374
1990's2 (18.18)18.2507
2000's5 (45.45)29.6817
2010's1 (9.09)24.3611
2020's2 (18.18)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Aittokallio, J1
Saaresranta, T1
Riskumäki, M1
Hautajärvi, T1
Vahlberg, T1
Polo, O1
Heinonen, O1
Raitakari, O1
Kalleinen, N1
Huang, AJ2
Cummings, SR2
Ganz, P3
Schembri, M2
Raghunathan, H1
Vittinghoff, E2
Gibson, CJ1
Grady, D2
Ohmichi, M1
Kanda, Y1
Hisamoto, K1
Morishige, K1
Takahashi, K1
Sawada, K1
Minekawa, R1
Tasaka, K1
Murata, Y1
Zegura, B1
Keber, I1
Sebestjen, M1
Borko, E1
Patel, AR1
Kuvin, JT1
Sliney, KA1
Rand, WM1
Pandian, NG1
Karas, RH1
Lieberman, EH1
Gerhard, MD1
Uehata, A1
Walsh, BW1
Selwyn, AP1
Yeung, AC1
Creager, MA1
Williams, JK1
Honoré, EK1
Adams, MR1
Majmudar, NG1
Robson, SC1
Ford, GA1
McCrohon, JA1
Woo, KS1
Celermajer, DS1
Ekbom, K1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
[NCT00005681]0 participants Observational1989-08-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trials

4 trials available for nitroglycerin and Menopause

ArticleYear
Efficacy of Continuous Transdermal Nitroglycerin for Treating Hot Flashes by Inducing Nitrate Cross-tolerance in Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
    JAMA internal medicine, 2023, 08-01, Volume: 183, Issue:8

    Topics: Double-Blind Method; Female; Hot Flashes; Humans; Menopause; Nitrates; Nitroglycerin; Perimenopause;

2023
Continuous transdermal nitroglycerin therapy for menopausal hot flashes: a single-arm, dose-escalation trial.
    Menopause (New York, N.Y.), 2016, Volume: 23, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Adult; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Female; Hot Flashes; Humans; Men

2016
Orally and transdermally replaced estradiol improves endothelial function equally in middle-aged women after surgical menopause.
    American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 2003, Volume: 188, Issue:5

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Administration, Oral; Administration, Sublingual; Adnexa Uteri; Antineopl

2003
Estrogen improves endothelium-dependent, flow-mediated vasodilation in postmenopausal women.
    Annals of internal medicine, 1994, Dec-15, Volume: 121, Issue:12

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Brachial Artery; Cholesterol; Double-Blind Method; Endothelium, Vascula

1994

Other Studies

7 other studies available for nitroglycerin and Menopause

ArticleYear
Effect of menopause and age on vascular impairment.
    Maturitas, 2023, Volume: 169

    Topics: Brachial Artery; Cardiovascular Diseases; Endothelium, Vascular; Female; Humans; Hypoxia; Menopause;

2023
Rapid changes of flow-mediated dilatation after surgical menopause.
    Maturitas, 2003, Feb-25, Volume: 44, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Blood Flow Velocity; Brachial Artery; Endothelium, Vascular; Female; Humans; Menopause; Middl

2003
Peripheral vascular endothelial function correlates with exercise capacity in women.
    Clinical cardiology, 2005, Volume: 28, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Body Mass Index; Brachial Artery; Endothelium, Vascular; Exercise Test; Ex

2005
Contrasting effects of conjugated estrogens and tamoxifen on dilator responses of atherosclerotic epicardial coronary arteries in nonhuman primates.
    Circulation, 1997, Sep-16, Volume: 96, Issue:6

    Topics: Acetylcholine; Animals; Arteriosclerosis; Body Weight; Cholesterol, HDL; Coronary Circulation; Diet,

1997
Effects of the menopause, gender, and estrogen replacement therapy on vascular nitric oxide activity.
    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 2000, Volume: 85, Issue:4

    Topics: Arteries; Blood Flow Velocity; Brachial Artery; Enzyme Inhibitors; Estrogen Replacement Therapy; Fem

2000
A comparison of endothelial function in Caucasian and Chinese women before and after the menopause.
    Maturitas, 2000, Apr-28, Volume: 35, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Asian People; Australia; Blood Pressure; Brachial Artery; China; Endothelium, Vascular;

2000
A clinical comparison of cluster headache and migraine.
    Acta neurologica Scandinavica, 1970

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Carotid Arteries; Chronic Disease; Diagnosis, Differential; Ergotamine; Fem

1970