Menopause
Q&A: ‘False sense of safety’ contributes to rise in STDs after menopause
In the past decade, STDs have increased among women aged at least 55 years, highlighting the importance of discussing sexual partners, sexual history and condom use with all patients, regardless of age.
Premature surgical menopause tied to musculoskeletal discomfort, sarcopenia risk
Premature surgical menopause may increase the likelihood of musculoskeletal discomfort and sarcopenia, highlighting the potential importance of hormones in postmenopausal musculoskeletal health, researchers reported in Menopause.
Brain fog, fatigue, mood swings: Defining ‘not feeling like myself’ in perimenopause
The menopausal transition can be associated with a variety of bothersome symptoms, including hot flashes and mood swings, but some women might experience more subtle symptoms that can begin years before the final menstrual period.
Tool may predict premature menopause among childhood cancer survivors
A multi-institutional team of researchers created a statistical model capable of predicting the risk for premature menopause among women who survived childhood cancer.
Survey: Menopause symptoms disrupt work life for more than three-quarters of women
Menopause symptoms substantially impact work life for more than three-quarters of women, highlighting the need for more awareness and implementation of menopause support measures in the workplace, researchers reported in Menopause.
Video: Here are four new drugs relevant to primary care practices
BOSTON — There are a handful of “novel and important” treatments that primary care providers should be aware of this year, according to a speaker.
Top in women's health: Mistreatment common during childbirth; impact of early menopause
A cross-sectional study revealed that mistreatment by health care providers during childbirth is a common experience in the United States, with one in eight women with a live birth in 2020 reporting mistreatment.
Earlier menopause transition negatively impacts work life
Earlier menopause — by age 46 years — was tied to worse self-perceived work ability, long-term work participation impairment and higher disability retirement risk, according to study data from women in Finland published in Menopause.
Menopause transition does not increase risk for depressive symptoms for all women
Women are not universally at risk for depressive symptoms during menopause transition, but providers should be aware of risk factors and treat mental health disorders promptly, according to a review published in The Lancet.
Sedentary time, physical activity tied to menopausal hot flash experiences
Sedentary time and physical activity were both associated with how menopausal women experience hot flashes, according to an analysis published in Menopause.