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Review Weighs Treatments for Genitourinary Symptoms of Menopause

TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2024 – Vaginal estrogen, vaginal dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), oral ospemifene, and vaginal moisturizers may be beneficial for some genitourinary symptoms of menopause (GSM),...

Hormone Therapy Tied to Less Biological Aging in Postmenopausal Women

TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2024 – Postmenopausal women who use hormone therapy (HT) are biologically younger than those not receiving HT, according to a study published online Aug. 29 in JAMA Network Open. ...

Researchers Pinpoint Genes Behind Form of Early Menopause

TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2024 – Cases of menopause occurring before the age of 40 can be a major cause of distress and discomfort for women, but researchers now believe they've homed in on the condition's...

Menopausal Transition Linked to Adverse Changes in Lipoprotein Profile

FRIDAY, Aug. 30, 2024 – Menopausal status is associated with adverse changes in lipoprotein profiles, according to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2024, held from...

Cholesterol Could Be Link Between Menopause and Heart Disease

TUESDAY, Aug. 27, 2024 – During menopause, a woman’s blood cholesterol changes in a way that could harm her heart health, a new study warns. An increase in “bad” LDL cholesterol and a decrease in “go...

Elinzanetant Efficacious, Well-Tolerated for Vasomotor Symptoms

TUESDAY, Aug. 27, 2024 – For menopausal vasomotor symptoms (VMS), elinzanetant is efficacious and well-tolerated, according to a study published online Aug. 22 in the Journal of the American Medical...

Women Could Have New Medical Option to Ease Hot Flashes

THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 – A drug under development could provide a much needed option for women seeking relief from hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms, new research shows. The drug,...

Severe Menopause Symptoms Tied to Cognitive Impairment

TUESDAY, Aug. 20, 2024 – Severe menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women are associated with cognitive impairment, according to a study published online Aug. 13 in Menopause. Andrés Calle, M.D., f...

Longer Reproductive Life Span Tied to Lower Odds of Multimorbidity

THURSDAY, Aug. 8, 2024 – A longer reproductive life span is associated with a lower prevalence of multimorbidity among postmenopausal women, according to a study published online July 30...

Early Menopause Could Raise a Woman's Odds for Breast Cancer

WEDNESDAY, July 31, 2024 – Women who experience early menopause appear to be at greater risk of breast cancer, a new study reports. Women who underwent menopause at an age younger than 46 were...

Chronic Kidney Disease Tied to Tooth Loss After Menopause

MONDAY, June 17, 2024 – In postmenopausal women, chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be associated with tooth loss, according to a study published online June 11 in Menopause. Na-Yeong Kim, from the ...

ENDO: Early Menopause Tied to Heightened Risk for Breast, Ovarian Cancer

TUESDAY, June 11, 2024 – Women with early menopause have a two times greater risk for breast cancer and a nearly four times higher risk for ovarian cancer, according to a study presented at the...

Could Tough Workouts Trigger a Hot Flash?

FRIDAY, May 31, 2024 – While going through menopause, many women who gain weight head to the gym for intense workouts, but new research suggests that too much exercise may help trigger another side...

More Physical Activity Tied to Higher Odds of Hot Flashes

FRIDAY, May 31, 2024 – Increases in physical activity increase the odds of menopause-related hot flashes, according to a study published online May 28 in Menopause. Sarah Witkowski, Ph.D., from ...

ASCO: Conjugated Equine Estrogen May Increase Risk for Ovarian Cancer

TUESDAY, May 28, 2024 – Conjugated equine estrogen (CEE) taken alone for menopause may increase the risk for developing and dying from ovarian cancer, according to a study presented at the annual...

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