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Vasomotor Symptoms Linked to Increased Risk for Alzheimer Disease

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 – Vasomotor symptoms (VMS), especially during sleep, are associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study presented at the annual meeting...

Premenstrual Disorders Tied to Earlier Natural Menopause

THURSDAY, Sept. 21, 2023 – Premenstrual disorders (PMDs) are associated with a higher risk for early menopause, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in JAMA Network Open. Yihui Yang, from...

Reproductive Factors Linked to Risk for Lung Cancer

FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 – Reproductive factors, including early menarche, early menopause, and a shortened reproductive life span, are associated with increased risks for incident lung cancer,...

Early-Life Removal of Ovaries Could Bring Faster Aging

THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2023 – Premenopausal women who have surgery to remove the ovaries (oophorectomy) and fallopian tubes may face chronic medical conditions and a decline in physical functioning,...

Most of the Effect of Paroxetine for Treating Hot Flashes May Be Placebo Effect

TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 – Most of the efficacy of paroxetine to treat hot flashes may be a placebo effect, according to a review published online Aug. 4 in Frontiers in Psychiatry. Joshua R. Rhodes,...

Psychosocial Stressors Tied to Incident Atrial Fibrillation in Postmenopausal Women

FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 – Among postmenopausal women, two clusters of psychosocial stressors are significantly associated with incident atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published online...

More Stress, Higher Odds for A-Fib in Women After Menopause

THURSDAY, Aug. 31, 2023 – Postmenopausal women who are stressed, depressed or have trouble sleeping may face an increased risk of a common heart rhythm disorder, new research suggests. The study, of...

Menopause Curriculum Lacking in Most Ob-Gyn Residency Programs

MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 – Most obstetric and gynecology residency programs lack a dedicated menopause curriculum, according to a study published online Aug. 8 in Menopause. Jennifer T. Allen, M.D.,...

Infertility Tied to More Severe Menopause Symptoms in Midlife

THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 – Women with a history of infertility are more likely to experience more severe menopausal symptoms at midlife, according to a study published online Aug. 1 in Menopause....

Hormone Replacement Therapy May Raise a Woman's Risk for Chronic Reflux

MONDAY, July 3, 2023 – Some women take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to combat the hot flashes and night sweats that accompany menopause, but a new study review suggests hormone therapy may...

FDA Approves Osphena (ospemifene) for Moderate to Severe Vaginal Dryness Due to Menopause

BLAINVILLE, QC, January 29, 2019 – Duchesnay Inc., a pharmaceutical company specializing in women’s health, announced today that the FDA has approved its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) see...

FDA Approves Bijuva (estradiol and progesterone) Capsules for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Vasomotor Symptoms Due to Menopause

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2018-- TherapeuticsMD, Inc, an innovative women’s healthcare company, today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a...

FDA Medwatch Alert: Compounded Menopause Hormone Therapy Drugs

[Posted 01/10/2008] FDA informed healthcare professionals and patients that the Agency sent letters warning seven pharmacy operations that the claims they make about the safety and effectiveness of...

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