A kidney drug may help restore fertility in premature ovarian insufficiency
A common kidney medication could be the key to treating a type of infertility that affects up to 3% of women under 40, according to a study published in Science.
Urogenital Diseases: News and Research on Menopause, Premature
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Hormone therapy underused in women with premature ovarian insufficiency
Women diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) are at risk for more health problems than women who enter menopause after the age of 40. Although hormone therapy has been shown as a treatment to mitigate some of ...
Jan 21, 2026
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Some women start menopause after surgery or medical treatment: Here's how it's different
For most women, menopause occurs naturally around the age of 49. In the lead up to menopause, the quality and quantity of eggs declines over time. Then the ovaries stop releasing eggs completely.
Nov 17, 2025
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Early natural menopause linked with higher risk of metabolic syndrome
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome, a dangerous and potentially deadly condition, increases with menopause. That's the result of decreasing estrogen that protects against these metabolic conditions. A new study not only ...
Oct 21, 2025
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The role of genetics in modifying the link between earlier menopause and memory decline
Women are significantly more likely than men to develop Alzheimer's disease. Earlier age at menopause is associated with a greater risk for late-life cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. A new study suggests that this ...
Oct 21, 2025
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Women with surgical menopause may exit workforce earlier: Hormone therapy could help them remain, study suggests
Menopause before the age of 45 (known as early menopause) is associated with an increased risk of an array of serious diseases, including cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. A new study suggests that it may also force ...
Oct 8, 2025
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Mathematical model sheds light on ovarian aging, offering path toward advances in women's health
Researchers at Rice University have developed a mathematical model that enhances our understanding of ovarian aging and the timing of menopause, revealing mechanisms that could inform future strategies for women's health.
Aug 28, 2025
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Depression often associated with early menopause: Why some women are at greater risk
Premature menopause has been described as a life-changing diagnosis with profound physical, psychological, and social consequences. Affected women not only experience the effects of estrogen deficiency, but they also experience ...
Jul 16, 2025
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Colorectal cancer leaves lasting toll on women's sexual health, study finds
A new University of British Columbia-led study is shedding light on a long-overlooked consequence of colorectal cancer: the lasting toll it can take on women's sexual health, even years after treatment ends.
Jun 4, 2025
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Living in disadvantaged neighborhoods linked to increased risk of earlier menopause
A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute highlights the significant impact of living in disadvantaged neighborhoods on the onset of menopause. The research followed 691 women from pregnancy to midlife ...
May 22, 2025
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