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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...
Fezolinetant Safe, Effective for Moderate-to-Severe Menopause Hot Flashes
MONDAY, May 20, 2024 – Fezolinetant is safe and effective for moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS), according to a study presented at the annual European Congress of Endocrinology, hosted by...
Risk for Depressive Symptoms Increased for Perimenopausal Women
THURSDAY, May 9, 2024 – Perimenopausal women have an increased risk for depressive symptoms and diagnoses, according to a review published in the July 15 issue of the Journal of Affective Disorders....
Surgical Premature Menopause Tied to Risk for Muscle Disorders
TUESDAY, May 7, 2024 – Women experiencing surgical premature menopause (PM) have a higher likelihood of developing musculoskeletal disorders, according to a study published online April 30...
Risk for Most Cardiovascular Diseases No Higher With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
FRIDAY, May 3, 2024 – Among postmenopausal women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), there is no higher risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared with women without IBD, although the risk...
Long-Term Study of Postmenopausal Women Does Not Support Many Preventive Therapies
THURSDAY, May 2, 2024 – The longitudinal Women's Health Initiative trials do not support hormone therapy for cardiovascular disease prevention, calcium and vitamin D supplementation for universal...
Years Prior to Menopause Are Danger Zone for Depression
WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2024 – Women approaching menopause appear to be at higher risk of depression, a new review indicates. Women in the transition period prior to menopause are 40% more likely to...
Major Women's Health Study Supports Hormone Replacement Therapy in Early Menopause
WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2024 – Hormone replacement therapy can safely ease middle-aged women’s symptoms during early menopause, data from a major women’s health study show. Women younger than 60 can use ho...
Menopausal Hormone Therapy Use Beyond 65 Years Beneficial
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 – Use of menopausal hormone therapy beyond age 65 years is associated with risk reductions in mortality as well as specific cancers and cardiovascular diseases, according to...
Endocrine, Vascular Processes Contribute to Cognitive Decline in Women
WEDNESDAY, April 3, 2024 – For female adults, endocrine and vascular processes synergistically contribute to an increased risk for cognitive decline, according to a study published online April 3 in...
Early Menopause, Heart Disease a Bad Combo for Women's Brains
THURSDAY, April 4, 2024 – Women who enter menopause before their 50s and who also have heart disease risk factors may be at especially high risk for thinking declines and later dementia, new...
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