Tag: Menopause / Postmenopause
Many Do Not Discuss Menopause Concerns With Their Provider
Perimenopausal, menopausal women report lower rates of well-being than postmenopausal women
Menopause Linked to Increase in Sleep-Onset Insomnia
Postmenopausal women more likely to screen positive for OSA versus pre/perimenopausal women
Refined Carbs May Up Insomnia Risk in Postmenopausal Women
Highly processed foods containing large amounts of refined sugars may be a dietary culprit for insomnia
T1DM May Up Progression of CAC During Menopausal Transition
Findings seen for progression of coronary artery calcium independent of other cardiovascular risk factors
Endocrine Therapy Lowers QOL for Breast Cancer Patients
Effects of chemotherapy found to be more transient in comparison
Less Sleep Tied to Lower Bone Mineral Density in Women
Higher risk for osteoporosis also seen with less than five hours of sleep per night
Menopause Occurs at Median Age of 48 in Canadian Women With HIV
Lower education, hepatitis C coinfection independently linked to menopause at <45 years
Physical Activity May Lower Postmenopausal Fracture Risk
Total physical activity linked to lower risk for hip fracture, but increased risk for knee fracture
Extended Estrogen Therapy Aids Late-Life Cognition
Benefit seen especially in older women and women initiating treatment within five years of menopause
Fractionated CO2 Laser Tx, Estrogen Similar for Menopause
Similar improvement seen in genitourinary syndrome of menopause symptoms, sexual function
