Tag: Menopause / Postmenopause
History of Migraine Tied to Poor Sleep in Women
Other factors, such as BMI, anxiety, depression, and severity of hot flashes may explain the association in perimenopausal women
Night Sweats, Hot Flashes Tied to Depression in Middle-Aged Women
However, only night sweats appear to be associated with stress scores
Short Menstrual Cycles Tied to More Symptoms at Menopause
Women reporting short cycles also may have earlier onset of natural menopause compared with those with normal cycle length
Medical Cannabis Use Not Uncommon for Menopause Symptoms
Users endorse medical cannabis for sleep disturbance and mood/anxiety symptoms
Premature Menopause May Increase Risk for Heart Failure, A-Fib
Ages 45 to 49, 40 to 44, younger than 40 years versus 50 years or older at menopause associated with increased risks for heart failure, atrial fibrillation
Prasterone Studied for Treatment of Urinary Urge Incontinence
Observational study suggests symptoms of urinary urge incontinence reduced in postmenopausal women using prasterone
NAMS Updates Position Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy
Using best available evidence, treatment should be individualized to maximize benefits and minimize risks
White Matter Hyperintensity Burden Up for Postmenopausal Women
Higher WMH burden, with accelerated increase, observed in postmenopausal women compared with men of similar age
Healthy Plant-Based Diet May Cut Breast Cancer Risk
Adherence to unhealthful plant-based diet linked to increased risk of ER+ breast cancer and lobular carcinoma
ENDO: Fezolinetant Cuts Vasomotor Symptoms in Menopause
Frequency and severity of vasomotor symptoms reduced with fezolinetant versus placebo through 12 weeks
