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Stopping Menopausal Hormone Therapy May Temporarily Increase Fracture Risk
WEDNESDAY, July 30, 2025 – Stopping menopausal hormone therapy initially leads to several years of elevated fracture risk; however, this risk then decreases, first becoming similar to and eventually...
Depression Risk Greater In Some Women With Premature Menopause
FRIDAY, July 18, 2025 — Some women have a greater risk of depression as they go through premature menopause, according to a new study. Premature menopause occurs when the ovaries stop functioning n...
ENDO: Superior Weight Loss Seen With Tirzepatide and Menopausal Hormone Therapy Use
TUESDAY, July 15, 2025 – In postmenopausal women with overweight or obesity receiving tirzepatide, use of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is associated with superior weight loss outcomes, according...
Menopause Hormone Therapy Boosts GLP-1 Drug Effectiveness, Researchers Say
MONDAY, July 14, 2025 — Good news for women of a certain age: Hormone replacement therapy for menopause appears to boost the effectiveness of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, a new s...
Varying Associations ID'd Between Hormone Therapy, Young-Onset Breast Cancer
THURSDAY, July 10, 2025 – Associations between hormone therapy and young-onset breast cancer (diagnosed at younger than 55 years) vary, according to a study published online in the July issue of The...
Stratifying BMI by Waist Circumference Improves Mortality Risk Prediction in Postmenopausal Women
THURSDAY, July 10, 2025 – Stratifying body mass index (BMI) categories by waist circumference (WC) thresholds improves mortality risk prediction in postmenopausal women, according to a study...
Many Indicators of Anger Expression Decrease With Age in Women
THURSDAY, July 10, 2025 – Aging is significantly related to anger in women, with most indicators of anger expression decreasing with age, according to a study published online July 1 in Menopause....
Excess Weight Increases Risk of Health Double-Whammy Among Older Women
TUESDAY, July 8, 2025 — Older women carrying excess weight have a higher risk of a life-threatening double-whammy, a new study says. Women past menopause with a higher body mass index (BMI) were more ...
Type Of Hormone Therapy Can Alter Breast Cancer Risk, Study Says
MONDAY, July 7, 2025 — Some women have expressed concerns about the risk of breast cancer associated with using hormone therapy to treat symptoms of menopause like hot flashes and night sweats, and no...
Regular Sexual Activity Linked to Fewer Genitourinary-Related Symptoms in Menopause
THURSDAY, July 3, 2025 – Regular sexual activity is associated with a lower prevalence of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)-related symptoms, according to a study published online June 25 in...
Moderate-to-Severe Asthma Up for Female Permanent Night Shift Workers
THURSDAY, June 26, 2025 – Female permanent night shift workers have higher odds of moderate-to-severe asthma than female day workers, but this relationship is not seen in men, according to a study...
Plant-Based Diet Tied to Weight Loss, Fewer Hot Flashes in Postmenopausal Women
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 – A plant-based diet rich in soy, regardless of the level of processing, may benefit both hot flash and weight management in postmenopausal women, according to a study...
ASCO: Elinzanetant Cuts Vasomotor Symptoms in Women With Breast Cancer on Endocrine Therapy
TUESDAY, June 3, 2025 – For women with moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms associated with endocrine therapy for hormone receptor (HR)-positive breast cancer, elinzanetant, a neurokinin-targeted...
Can A Vegan Diet Reduce Menopause Symptoms?
MONDAY, June 2, 2025 — Hot flashes, night sweat and other symptoms making menopause hellish for you? You might consider going vegan, a new study suggests Severe hot flashes decreased by 92% among a g...
Air Pollution May Worsen Bone Health in Postmenopausal Women
FRIDAY, May 16, 2025 – Exposure to air pollution may worsen bone loss in postmenopausal women, according to a study published online April 24 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Diddier ...
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