[Histological findings in curettage of women over 50 years of age].
1952
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UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008593
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.
Change of Life, Female
D002979
Climacteric
Physiologic period, characterized by endocrine, somatic, and psychic changes with the termination of ovarian function in the female. It may also accompany the normal diminution of sexual activity in the male.
Change of Life,Climacterics,Life Change,Life Changes
D003475
Curettage
A scraping, usually of the interior of a cavity or tract, for removal of new growth or other abnormal tissue, or to obtain material for tissue diagnosis. It is performed with a curet (curette), a spoon-shaped instrument designed for that purpose. (From Stedman, 25th ed & Dorland, 27th ed)
Curettages
D005260
Female
Females
D005831
Genital Diseases, Female
Pathological processes involving the female reproductive tract (GENITALIA, FEMALE).