Hormone Therapy News

Healthy adolescent girls exposed to combined hormonal contraception experienced less bone mineral density accrual at the lumbar spine over 24 months vs. those not exposed to hormonal birth control methods, according to findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis.

British women recently exposed to oral hormone therapy were 58% more likely to receive a primary diagnosis of venous thromboembolism than women not exposed to HT, with risk increasing for certain combined preparations, according to findings published in The BMJ.

Australian adults who identify as transgender are more likely than cisgender individuals to have mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety and ADHD, according to findings published in Transgender Health.

Endocrine Today has compiled a list of the top 10 meeting news reports posted in 2018. Healio.com/Endocrinology readers in 2018 were interested in essential oils disrupting endocrine function, semaglutide producing weight loss and the safety of an artificial pancreas.

While testosterone use among men declined overall, use was higher in men with coronary artery disease despite potential increased cardiovascular risk, according to findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Endocrine Today has compiled a list of the top 10 FDA approvals and news reports posted in 2018. This year, Healio.com/Endocrinology readers were interested in the Freestyle Libre, rare genital infection associated with SGLT2 inhibitors, BPA in consumer products, testosterone self-injection for hypogonadism and more.

Endocrine Today has compiled a list of the top 10 menopause news reports posted in 2018. This year, Healio.com/Endocrinology readers were interested in menopause’s effect on sleep, managing symptoms, chemotherapy’s effect on early menopause, and more.

The hormone fibroblast growth factor 21, or FGF21, can be used as a biomarker for hepatic mitochondrial stress in methylmalonic acidemia as well as a potential tool for better understanding fatty liver disease, obesity and diabetes, according to a study from the National Human Genome Research Institute.

Endocrine Today has compiled a list of the top 10 news reports posted in 2018. This year, Healio.com/Endocrinology readers were interested in endocrine-disrupting chemicals in some essential oils and in store receipts, a thyroid tablet recall, new guidelines for PCOS care, diabetes technology, and more.

Endocrine Today has compiled a list of the top five cover stories from the past year. Healio.com/Endocrinology readers were interested in the rising trend of DIY artificial pancreases and other advancements in diabetes technology, as well as the difficult barriers to weight loss maintenance and the “adrenal fatigue” myth.