Health
The connection between menopause and cardiovascular disease risks
Hot flashes and night sweats—they are the hallmark symptoms of menopause.
Feb 20, 2023
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News tagged with menopausal women
Obstetrics & gynaecology
In the US, menopause finally gets its due
For years, the sweeping physical and emotional midlife change that women undergo has been shunted to the shadowy corners of public view, and barely even discussed among friends.
Feb 11, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Could altering vaginal microbiome treat vaginal dryness and painful sex during menopause?
As women age, they are more susceptible to vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse because of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA). A new study suggests that ospemifene and systemic hormone therapy both result in improving VVA ...
Jan 25, 2023
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Health
Body dissatisfaction can lead to eating disorders at any age
Eating disorders are stereotypically associated with adolescents and young adults. Growing evidence, however, suggests that these conditions can occur at any time during a woman's lifespan, including at midlife. A new study ...
Jan 18, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Menopause-like symptoms may strike before the menopause transition
The menopause transition is often accompanied by a number of symptoms that can affect a woman's overall quality of life, including hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and depression. A new study suggests that women may already ...
Jan 11, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Medieval doctors thought fertility suddenly ended rather than slowly declining with age, study shows
Medieval doctors saw fertility as having a cutoff point rather than slowly declining with age, ancient medical texts show.
Dec 22, 2022
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Health
How long does menopause last? Five tips for navigating uncertain times
Around half of the world's population are women or people who menstruate—yet the way their body works can be a mystery, even to them.
Dec 5, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Menopause meets politics: Where governments fail in women's health
Professor Sue Davis, AO, is a pioneer and leading expert in women's health in Australia, which is why she has the letters after her name—an Officer of the Order of Australia, awarded last year.
Nov 25, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Systemic hormone therapy during menopause may up risk for depression
Systemically administered hormone therapy (HT) during menopause is associated with a higher risk for depression, according to a study published online Nov. 1 in JAMA Network Open.
Nov 4, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Menopause awareness and education should start earlier in life
For many women, having uncomfortable conversations with their mothers or a health care professional about menstruation was a rite of passage. Today, there is a lot of education available for girls, but what still is lacking ...
Oct 27, 2022
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