Estimation of Hemoglobin and Hematocrit Values in Postmenopausal Women

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 10

Abstract

Background: Menopause is associated with several physiological variations in the body. It has significant effect on the biologically important constituents of plasma including blood counts. Objective: To estimate the hemoglobin, hematocrit values in postmenopausal females and analyze the results. Methods: Fifty Random blood samples of postmenopausal women were taken for the present study. Hemoglobin and hematocrit values were estimated by using a semi-automated hematology analyzer. Results: Out of 50 cases analyzed, 72% cases had lower hemoglobin levels and their corresponding hematocrit values were also reduced.

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B. Krishnaswamy

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B. Krishnaswamy (2018). Estimation of Hemoglobin and Hematocrit Values in Postmenopausal Women. Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 6(10), 312-315. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-511632