Menopause News

Later age at natural menopause may be a risk factor for asthma, potentially due to prolonged estrogen exposure, data from a longitudinal study show.

Women with frequent and persistent hot flashes and night sweats during the menopause transition are at increased risk for developing diabetes compared with women who do not experience vasomotor symptoms, researchers reported.

Women with vs. without polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher risk for emotional and uncontrolled eating behaviors at midlife, with contrasts observed among different phenotypes, according to findings published in Fertility and Sterility.

Interest in menopause and all things related to midlife women’s health continues to grow, and The Menopause Society is expanding to meet the demand.

The FDA accepted a new drug application for elinzanetant, a nonhormonal treatment for moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause, according to an industry press release.

Many postmenopausal women self-reported moderate or higher vasomotor symptoms in the primary care setting but remained untreated due to lack of electronic health record documentation, researchers reported.

Women with premature ovarian insufficiency and early menopause have increased multimorbidity compared with women with menopause onset at an average age of 46 to 55 years, according to findings published in Fertility and Sterility.

Women with hypothyroidism receiving levothyroxine treatment experienced similar cognitive decline during menopause as those without thyroid disease, according to data published in Thyroid.

CHICAGO — Many midlife women experience hypoactive sexual desire disorder, impacting both partner relationships and mental health, but FDA-approved treatments are available, according to a speaker.