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August 29, 2024
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More evidence needed to support cannabis use for menopause symptoms

More evidence needed to support cannabis use for menopause symptoms

Despite lack of evidence, midlife women report using cannabis to manage symptoms overlapping with menopause including insomnia, anxiety, mood and musculoskeletal pain, according to results of two studies.

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August 28, 2024
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Premature menopause may negate ‘longevity benefit’ of women vs. men

Premature menopause may negate ‘longevity benefit’ of women vs. men

Menopause onset before age 40 years appears to negate a longevity benefit women typically have over men, particularly among women who also undergo hormone therapy, researchers reported.

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August 26, 2024
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Depression ‘may aggravate’ menopause symptoms, warranting treatment

Depression ‘may aggravate’ menopause symptoms, warranting treatment

Compared with anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms have a stronger association with both psychological and somatic menopause symptoms, according to study results published in Menopause.

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August 14, 2024
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Severe menopause symptoms linked to cognitive impairment in later life

Severe menopause symptoms linked to cognitive impairment in later life

Severe menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes and depressive mood, were associated with mild cognitive impairment for postmenopausal women, researchers reported in Menopause.

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August 09, 2024
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Q&A: Brain receptors may present therapeutic target for sleep disturbances in menopause

Q&A: Brain receptors may present therapeutic target for sleep disturbances in menopause

Currently, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is the gold standard treatment for sleep disturbances associated with menopause, and research is underway to better target neurons responsible for sleep disturbances.

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August 09, 2024
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Transgender youths discuss social hostility, isolation due to gender-affirming care bans

Transgender youths discuss social hostility, isolation due to gender-affirming care bans

Transgender youths discussed social concerns, facing hostility and being worried about losing access to care when interviewed about legislation prohibiting gender-affirming care, according to findings published in LGBT Health.

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August 06, 2024
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Hormone therapy for breast cancer may reduce dementia risk; benefit varies by age, race

Hormone therapy for breast cancer may reduce dementia risk; benefit varies by age, race

Women with breast cancer who underwent hormone-modulating therapy exhibited a reduced risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according to results of a retrospective cohort study.

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August 05, 2024
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Menopause Society Certified Practitioner-affiliated clinics likely to adhere to guidelines

Menopause Society Certified Practitioner-affiliated clinics likely to adhere to guidelines

Clinics with vs. without Menopause Society Certified Practitioners were more likely to adhere to guidelines and not advertise compounded or bioidentical hormones, hormones for youthful appearance or weight loss or recommend hormone testing.

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July 08, 2024
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Lack of providers, insurance denials among most common barriers to gender-affirming HT

Lack of providers, insurance denials among most common barriers to gender-affirming HT

Lack of available health care providers, health insurance exclusions and a lengthy assessment process are among barriers transgender people face when seeking gender-affirming hormone therapy, according to study findings.

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June 13, 2024
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Top in women's health: Menopause symptom disparities; personalized postmenopausal care

Top in women's health: Menopause symptom disparities; personalized postmenopausal care

Menopause symptoms and their severity level appeared to differ among racial and ethnic groups regardless of socioeconomic status, according to study results published in Menopause.

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