Menopause
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Does subclinical hyperthyroidism raise fracture risk?
In considering whether to treat osteoporosis, subclinical hyperthyroidism “may be enough to tip the balance in favor of pharmacological therapy...
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USPSTF holds firm on postmenopausal hormone recommendations
The central message of updated recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s on using hormone therapy to prevent chronic...
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Hormone therapy–depression link may depend on mode of administration
Registry study suggests different effects from local and systemic types of hormone therapy plus age.
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Multiple menopause symptoms linked to increased cardiovascular risk
Given the evidence from past research regarding hormone treatment for menopausal symptoms, these findings appear to underscore the importance of...
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Nicotine blocks estrogen production in women’s brains
There is evidence to suggest that there is a complex interaction between sex and steroid hormones and the reward effect of nicotine, modulated by...
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Ospemifene, an oral SERM for dyspareunia of menopause: Is it being underutilized?
From the Journals
Menopause an independent risk factor for schizophrenia relapse
“Women with schizophrenia who are older than 45 are a vulnerable group for relapse, and higher doses of antipsychotics are not the answer,” said...
From the Journals
Plant-based diet cut hot flashes 78%: WAVS study
Postmenopausal women who ate a reduced-fat, vegan diet supplemented with soy experienced far fewer hot flashes and improved quality of live,...
Conference Coverage
Early estrogen loss increases cardiovascular risk in women
Clinicians should especially be aware of functional hypothalamic amenorrhea as a condition that could increase women’s risk of cardiovascular...
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Nonhormonal drug fezolinetant found safe for hot flashes in yearlong study
Although additional safety studies await fezolinetant before it heads to the FDA for approval, it appears to be on its way to offering women an...
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Menopause symptoms negatively affect women’s work
With 13% of women reporting a major impact on their work from menopause symptoms, the study still may underestimate the effects of this life...
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Poor evidence for vaginal laser therapy
Despite the continuing popularity of “vaginal rejuvenation” laser therapy, studies have yet to find it equivalent to FDA-approved therapies like...