Biology of the Perimenopause Workshop Presentation Slides

Introductory Talks

• Hall - Dynamics of the Female Reproductive System and Changes With Aging Adobe PDF (747K)
• McEwen - Neurobiology of Ovarian Hormones: “It Ain’t Just Sex Anymore!” Adobe PDF (3.14M)
• Santoro - Premenopausal Protection Against Chronic Diseases of Aging: Rethinking the Paradigms Adobe PDF (3.63M)

Adipose Discussion Session

• Carr - Menopausal Changes in Body Fat Distribution and Metabolic Syndrome Adobe PDF (283K)
• Kuller - Obesity and Premenopausal Risk Factors Adobe PDF (205K)
• Kelley - Adipose Tissue: Location and Metabolism Adobe PDF (2.24M)
• Simpson - Estrogen Insufficiency and the Metabolic Syndrome Adobe PDF (570K)

Animal Models Discussion Session

• Clarkson - Perimenopausal Transition Adobe PDF (158K)
• Hoyer - Biology of the Perimenopause: Impact on Health and Aging Workshop Adobe PDF (237K)
• Honore - Characteristics of the Perimenopausal Baboon Adobe PDF (121K)
• Maggi - Reporter Mice for a Therapy Physiology-Driven Adobe PDF (438K)

Bone Discussion Session

• Finkelstein - The Menopause Transition: Longitudinal Studies Adobe PDF (101K)
• Kado - Biology of the Perimenopause: Impact on Health and Aging Workshop Adobe PDF (136K)
• Khosla - The Problem of Osteoporosis and Role of the Menopausal Transition Adobe PDF (3.88M)
• Rosen - Changes in Bone Mass with Age Adobe PDF (1.68M)

Cognition Discussion Session

• Maki - Biology of the Perimenopause: Impact On Health And Aging Workshop Adobe PDF (0.99M)

CV Discussion Session

• Karas - Incidence of Cardiovascular Disease: Relation to Menopause Status Adobe PDF (207K)
• Konkle-Ginsburg - Part 3: Coagulation and Fibrinolytic Systems Adobe PDF (308K)
• Mendelsohn - Biology of the Perimenopause: Impact On Health And Aging Workshop Adobe PDF (409K)
• Sutton-Tyrrell - Part 1: Epidemiology of Vascular Dysfunction Adobe PDF (134K)

Immune Discussion Session

• Dallman - Results From Rats May Also Apply to Peri- and Post-Menopausal Women Adobe PDF (124K)
• Diamond - Questions and Answers Adobe PDF (332K)
• Kincade - Workshop Discussion: Biology of the Perimenopause Adobe PDF (1.04M)
• Tracy - Inflammation Status (as Estimated by Plasma Biomarkers) Is Associated With CVD Risk in Middle Aged and Older Men and Women Adobe PDF (287K)

Wrap-up Session

• Carr - Menopausal Changes in Body Fat Distribution and Metabolic Syndrome Adobe PDF (283K)
• Santoro-McEwen - Biology of Premenopausal Protection Adobe PDF (290K)
• STRAW - Paradigm for a Staging System Adobe PDF (83.8K)