Overview
Aim of this study was to observe
The study was adjusted in two parts:
PART 1 is a crossectional study in which the prevalance, risk factors and etiology of nocturia among postmenopausal women is assessed.
PART 2 is a cohort study observing the impact of 10 different hormonal substitution therapies on nocturia.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women with postmenopausal symptoms (hot flushes, atrophy, ..)
- All women were 'early' postmenopausal stages +1a,+1b or +1c as defined by the 'Stages of Reproductive Aging Workshop' (STRAW) criteria
Exclusion Criteria:
- Intake of HRT on the moment of inclusion
- women with thyroid dysfunction
- women using antihypertensive agents
- women with a history of psychiatric or neurological disorders
- women with a history of alcohol or drug addiction.