Tag: Menopause / Postmenopause
HRT May Increase Risk of Postmenopausal Hearing Loss
Older age at menopause also appears to increase the risk
Menopause Linked to Accelerated Decline in Lung Function
Transitional and post-menopausal women have increased decline in mean FVC and FEV1
Hot Flashes in Early Menopause May Indicate Elevated CVD Risk
Study found link between menopausal symptoms in younger women and reduced endothelial cell function
Bone, Basal Metabolism Link Depends on Vitamin D Level
Findings in postmenopausal women with T2DM; correlations prominent in those with higher 25(OH)D
Estriol Gel Aids Vaginal Health Pre, Post Genital Prolapse Sx
Significant improvement in vaginal health before and after surgery for pelvic organ prolapse
Provider Understanding of CAM Use in Menopause Is Key
Increased provider understanding may improve provider-patient communication, tx effectiveness
Paracardial Fat Linked to Risk of CAC in Postmenopausal Women
Researchers tie paracardial adipose tissue to raised risk of coronary artery calcification
Anti-Müllerian Hormone Predicts Menopause in Women With HIV
Higher anti-müllerian hormone level at age 40 years linked to later age at final menstrual period
Worsening QoL Linked to Early Tx Discontinuation in Breast Cancer
Worsening in any MENQOL domain or menopause-specific QoL linked to early treatment cessation
Duration of Estrogen Rx May Be Important Factor in Renal Health
Long-term estradiol treatment induced renal and cardiac hypertrophy, reduced glomerular filtration
