Hormone Therapy
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.