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Is an at-home menopause test useful for women? Experts weigh in
A new at-home menopause test hit the market last fall, promising women the ability to accurately measure a hormone associated with menopause stage and predict how close they might be to their final menstrual period.
Migraine plus persistent vasomotor symptoms linked to greater stroke, CVD risks
Migraine plus persistent vasomotor symptoms is associated with greater CVD risk and stroke for women, according to a secondary data analysis published in Menopause.
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Addressing hormonal imbalances with lifestyle changes improves women’s skin appearance
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Addressing the internal hormonal changes in women will directly affect the appearance of their skin, according to a speaker at South Beach Symposium.
Surgery for pelvic organ prolapse tied to long-term reoperation risk for older women
Different surgical approaches to apical pelvic organ prolapse were significantly associated with different long-term risks for reoperation among women aged 65 years or older, according to study results published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Navigating menopausal hormone therapy as CVD risk grows requires ‘nuanced approach’
For women experiencing disruptive, bothersome hot flashes, the use of menopausal hormone therapy — a one-time standard but later feared treatment option — is far from straightforward.
Purified pollen extract efficacy uncertain, but likely safe in reducing vasomotor symptoms
The therapeutic efficacy of purified pollen extract in reducing vasomotor and other perimenopausal symptoms is questionable, but is likely safe, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in Menopause.
Urinary incontinence significantly associated with disability for midlife women
For midlife women, urinary incontinence has a strong association with multiple disability domains, including mobility and social engagement, according to study findings published in Menopause.
Heavy metals tied to anti-Müllerian hormone levels, faster decline at menopause transition
Exposure to heavy metals, such as arsenic, cadmium and mercury, was associated with lower anti-Müllerian hormone concentrations and/or increased decline during the menopause transition, researchers reported.
Attention to nutrition, exercise can combat weight gain, other symptoms in menopause
Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, FADCES, talks with Elizabeth Ward, MS, RDN, and Hillary Wright, MEd, RDN, LDN, about women’s nutrition and exercise needs as they age.
Elinzanetant’s impact on vasomotor symptoms prompts study on menopausal sleep disturbances
Following positive topline data for moderate to severe vasomotor symptom treatment, a phase 2 study of elinzanetant is underway to assess its safety and efficacy on sleep disturbances associated with menopause, Bayer said in a news release.
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