Tag: Menopause / Postmenopause

Hormone therapy no aid for cardiovascular disease prevention, and calcium/vitamin D supplementation no aid for universal fracture prevention

Hormone therapy use linked to risk reductions in mortality

Earlier menopause and higher vascular risk synergistically associated with lower cognitive scores at follow-up

Authors say sharp increase in cardiovascular risk warrants more regular screening

Additionally, it predicts lower recorded work participation and higher disability pension rate in subsequent years

Authors say more studies are needed to understand ideal timing window for treatment initiation

Age at menarche, number of children, number of miscarriages and stillbirths, age at natural menopause linked to COPD

Findings seen for the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool and the Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool

Increased risk of fracture after adjustment for confounding variables, including bone mineral density

In contrast, use of menopausal hormone therapy may increase the risk for late-onset rheumatoid arthritis