Tag: Menopause / Postmenopause
Dance Class May Offer Health Benefits in Postmenopausal Women
At 16 weeks, thrice-weekly 90-minute dance intervention linked to improvements in measures of physical, mental health
Plant-Based, Soy-Rich Diet Studied in Postmenopausal Women
Low-fat, vegan diet that includes whole soybeans may reduce frequency, severity of hot flashes and improve QOL in postmenopausal women
Lower BMI Cutoff Tied to Endometrial Cancer in Chinese Women
Lower obesity threshold of BMI ≥25 kg/m2 tied to increased risk of endometrial cancer in Asian women presenting with postmenopausal bleeding
Any Initial Bone Fracture Ups Risk for More Fractures in Older Women
All types of initial bone fractures associated with increased risk for subsequent fractures among postmenopausal women
Pre-TKA Vitamin D Deficiency May Adversely Affect Outcomes in Postmenopausal Women
Potential risk factors for moderate-to-severe knee pain after TKA include vitamin D deficiency, smoking, high BMI
Migraine Linked to Hypertension Among Menopausal Women
Slightly stronger association seen for ever users of menopausal hormone therapy than never users
Factors Identified to Help Predict Age at Menopause
Some life habits and socioeconomic factors such as alcohol consumption, smoking, relationship status, physical activity may also contribute
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Linked to Osteoporosis
Current cigarette smoking influenced the association, and protective factors included obesity, current hormone therapy use
Women With T1DM Experience Shorter Reproductive Period
Women with type 1 diabetes experience 2.5 fewer reproductive years, with findings limited to women diagnosed before reaching menarche
Laser Therapy May Aid Sexual Function in Breast Cancer Survivors
Patient-reported improvements seen at four weeks and 12 months among survivors with genitourinary syndrome of menopause