Menopause

Many women experience perimenopause symptoms in their 30s, but most delay treatment. Early awareness can improve care and quality of life.

A new study highlights adiponectin’s strong links to obesity and metabolic health markers, suggesting its potential as an effective tool for predicting and managing cardiometabolic risk in perimenopausal women.

A new study highlights the anti-aging properties of key hormones, offering potential treatments for wrinkles, hair graying, and other signs of aging.

A new study from the University of Colorado Boulder suggests that women who experience menopause at age 55 years or later may have significantly better vascular health and a reduced risk of heart attacks and strokes.

A new study found that menopausal hormone therapy is associated with a higher risk of systemic lupus erythematosus and systemic sclerosis, emphasizing the role of female sex hormones in immune-mediated diseases.

A new study published in Menopause suggests that white blood cell count could serve as a key predictor of COVID-19 symptom severity, highlighting the role of inflammation in health outcomes.

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A recent study highlights worsened walking and motor skills in postmenopausal women with multiple sclerosis, shedding light on the need to determine hormone therapy benefits.

The OASIS 4 clinical trial showed successful reductions in the frequency and severity of hot flashes caused by adjuvant endocrine therapy used in breast cancer management.

The FDA has added a boxed warning for fezolinetant (VEOZAH; Astellas), highlighting the rare occurrence of serious liver injury in patients taking the menopause treatment.

Weak handgrip strength may predict diabetes risk in postmenopausal women, highlighting the importance of muscle strength in diabetes prevention.

In a recent study, an inverse relationship was discovered between anti-Müllerian hormone levels and early menopause, highlighting the need to develop interventions for fertility preservation based on genetics.

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In a recent study, menopausal women with frequent and time-consistent vasomotor symptoms were more likely to develop diabetes than those with reduced vasomotor symptoms.

Women experiencing menopause later in life may face an increased risk of asthma, according to recent research highlighting the impact of hormone levels on respiratory health.

The New Drug Application (NDA) acceptance is supported by positive data from 3 clinical trials (OASIS 1, 2, and 3).

In a recent study, postmenopausal women in lower Tertiles of Estradiol concentration experienced an increased prevalence of abdominal aortic calcification.

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In a recent study, only 22.7% of women had menopause symptoms documented in their electronic health record, highlighting low rates of diagnosis and treatment.

A recent study reveals that localized estrogen treatment significantly improves vaginal atrophy and vaginitis symptoms in postmenopausal women, offering new insights into tailored hormone therapies.

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New research shows fezolinetant significantly reduces the frequency and severity of hot flashes in Hispanic women, offering a safer alternative to hormone replacement therapy.

A new study highlights gestational hypertension as a significant predictor of cardiovascular disease in menopausal women, challenging previous assumptions about preeclampsia’s role.

Stephanie Faubion, MD, MBA, medical director of the Menopause Society, shares details from her presentation on hormone therapy at the 2024 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society.

Lauren Streicher, MD, advocates for practical, individualized solutions for postmenopausal sexual dysfunction, emphasizing increased vascularization, stimulation, and addressing related symptoms.

PH80 nasal spray shows promise in reducing menopausal hot flashes, offering an effective and safe non-hormonal treatment option.

At the 2024 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society, the positive safety and efficacy data of fezolinetant against sleep disturbances from the SKYLIGHT 1 and 2 trials was presented.

The phase 3 OASIS trial presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society displayed significant improvements in the frequency of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms among patients receiving elinzanetant.

Low rates of hormone therapy use have been reported among midlife women, stagnating after decreases in the immediate aftermath of the Women’s Health Initiative.