Health
Why alcohol and menopause can be a dangerous mix
Hot flashes. Night sweats. Sleep problems. Weight gain.
May 11, 2023
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News tagged with menopause
Gerontology & Geriatrics
Hormone therapy increases lumbar spine bone mineral density, protects against bone loss
As the population continues to age, there is greater focus on bone health and minimizing fractures to maintain mobility. A new study suggests that various types of hormone therapies not only increase lumbar spine bone mineral ...
May 8, 2023
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Health
Menopause: Ensuring a tranquil transition
The average age for menopause in the U.S. is 51. For some women, menopause can be challenging, but a greater understanding of the symptoms and treatments can help smooth this natural transition.
May 1, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Nine in ten women were never educated about menopause, according to study
More than 90% of postmenopausal women were never taught about menopause at school and more than 60% only started looking for information about it once their symptoms had started, finds a new UCL-led study.
Apr 28, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study puts price tag on cost of menopause symptoms for women in the workplace
Menopause-related symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, sleep disturbances, joint aches and cognitive difficulties damage the quality of life for millions of women. They also can adversely affect women ...
Apr 26, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Comprehensive review offers roadmap for doctors to evaluate, treat dyspareunia in postmenopausal women
Between 13% and 84% of postmenopausal women experience dyspareunia—vaginal pain during sex—but the condition is rarely evaluated or treated despite the availability of safe and effective therapies. With life expectancy ...
Apr 18, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Testosterone treatment may provide relief to women going through menopause
Menopause is something almost every woman goes through, but is rarely discussed. Most simply accept the life-altering symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, brain fog and low sex drive as a fact of life. But experts say there ...
Apr 3, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Early menopause, later start to hormone therapy may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease
Women are more likely than men to develop Alzheimer's disease (AD), with women making up two-thirds of the population living with AD. A new study, led by Mass General Brigham researchers, sheds light on the relationship between ...
Apr 3, 2023
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Medications
Women with rheumatoid arthritis more likely to achieve remission if they take sex hormones, finds research
A large study of women with rheumatoid arthritis has found that those taking oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) had a greater chance of achieving remission.
Mar 16, 2023
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Health
Study models the causes of insomnia in menopausal women
One of the most common symptoms that women experience during menopause is sleep disruption. Although this change is thought to be associated with depression, hot flashes, and fluctuating hormone levels, few studies have investigated ...
Mar 14, 2023
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