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December 18, 2020
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FDA approves Orgovyx, first oral hormone therapy for advanced prostate cancer

FDA approves Orgovyx, first oral hormone therapy for advanced prostate cancer

The FDA approved relugolix for the treatment of men with advanced prostate cancer.

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December 16, 2020
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FDA grants tentative approval to oral testosterone for men with hypogonadism

FDA grants tentative approval to oral testosterone for men with hypogonadism

The FDA granted tentative approval to oral testosterone for testosterone replacement therapy in men with conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone, according to an industry press release.

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December 16, 2020
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Transgender women outpace cisgender women in athletic tests after 1 year on hormones

Transgender women outpace cisgender women in athletic tests after 1 year on hormones

Pretreatment differences in athletic performance for transgender women in the U.S. Air Force vs. cisgender women continue more than 1 year after startingfeminizing therapy, according to findings published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

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December 09, 2020
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Top in endocrinology: Vegan diet provides benefits, hyperglycemia increases mortality risk

Top in endocrinology: Vegan diet provides benefits, hyperglycemia increases mortality risk

A randomized clinical trial that showed multiple benefits to a plant-based vegan diet was the top story in endocrinology last week.

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December 04, 2020
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Menopausal transition heralds elevated CV risk; early prevention is vital

Menopausal transition heralds elevated CV risk; early prevention is vital

During the menopausal transition, women have an increased prevalence of cardiometabolic and CV risk factors; however, data on early preventive strategies are lacking, according to a new statement from the American Heart Association.

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October 20, 2020
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Top recent menopause news for World Menopause Month

Top recent menopause news for World Menopause Month

October is World Menopause Month. Healio and Endocrine Today have compiled a list of the most read recent news about menopause.

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October 16, 2020
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Researchers find wide variation in consent forms for gender-related care

Researchers find wide variation in consent forms for gender-related care

The content, style and elements of consent forms for pubertal suppression and gender-affirming hormone therapies vary greatly, according to research presented at this year’s virtual Women in Medicine Summit.

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October 14, 2020
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Top in endocrinology: Menopausal hormone therapy, irregular menstrual cycles

Top in endocrinology: Menopausal hormone therapy, irregular menstrual cycles

Brain effects of menopausal hormone therapy differ based on the route of delivery, according to a recent study. It was the top story in endocrinology last week.

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October 08, 2020
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Study confirms reduced efficacy of hormonal contraceptives with antibiotic use

Study confirms reduced efficacy of hormonal contraceptives with antibiotic use

Common antibiotic drugs — even those that do not induce enzymes — may reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives and lead to unintended pregnancy, according to study data published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.

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October 05, 2020
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Brain effects of menopausal HT differ for pill, patch delivery

Brain effects of menopausal HT differ for pill, patch delivery

Early menopausal women experienced different changes in cognitive health imaging biomarkers based on route of delivery of hormone therapy vs. placebo in the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study, according to a speaker.

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