Tag: Menopause / Postmenopause
Adult Weight Gain Likely Explains Link Between Parity, T2DM Risk
Risk for diabetes among postmenopausal women can be reduced by preventing adult weight gain
Estrogen Preps Differ in Effects on Heart Fat Deposits
Increase in epicardial adipose tissue less likely with oral conjugated equine estrogens in early menopause
Having a Partner, Health Impact Postmenopausal Sexual Activity
For postmenopausal women, sexual activity was affected by partners' medical conditions, own health
Changes in Radial Pulse During Menopause May Reflect CV Risk
Age and body mass index, but not menopause, have significant, independent effects on systolic BP
Review Supports Testosterone for Low Sexual Desire in Women
Beneficial effects for postmenopausal women, with preference for nonoral testosterone administration
High Social Stress Linked to Greater Bone Loss After Menopause
Each point higher in social strain tied to greater loss in femoral neck, total hip, lumbar spine BMD
Vitamin D, Estradiol Deficiency Have Synergistic Effect on MetS
Findings seen in cross-sectional study involving 616 postmenopausal Chinese women
Poor Physical Performance Tied to Depression, Anxiety in Midlife Women
Findings seen for both upper- and lower-body performance in study of Singaporean women
Quitting Smoking Lowers Risk for Bladder Cancer Postmenopause
Significant drop seen in first 10 years of cessation, continues to decrease as cessation time increases
FDA Approves Osteoporosis Tx for High-Risk Postmenopausal Women
Boxed warning states increased risks for cardiovascular death, stroke, heart attack