[Factors associated with the intensity of hot flashes in climacteric women].

Objective: To identify factors associated with the intensity of hot flashes in 334 climacteric women living in Campinas, São Paulo, Brasil.

Methods: Secondary analysis of a data bank of a descriptive cross-sectional population-based study. Selection of 334 women reporting hot flashes aged 45-60 years was carried out through cluster sampling.

[Fecal incontinence in postmenopausal women: prevalence, severity and associated factors].

Background: Fecal incontinence occurs more frequently in the female population and it becomes more prevalent with increasing age. There are few studies that have assessed the prevalence and severity of postmenopausal women.

Aims: To investigate fecal incontinence.

[Constipation in postmenopausal women].

Objectives: To investigate the prevalence and factors associated with constipation in postmenopausal women and evaluate the level of agreement between different diagnostic criteria.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 100 postmenopausal women more than 45 old. The Rome II criteria, stool frequency per week and patient self-evaluation were the diagnostic criteria applied.

[Prevalence and factors associated with intestinal constipation in postmenopausal women].

Background: Constipation occurs more frequently in the female population and it becomes more prevalent with increasing age. There are few studies that have assessed the prevalence of constipation in postmenopausal women.

Aim: To investigate the prevalence and factors associated with constipation in postmenopausal women.