Tag: Menopause / Postmenopause
Rotating Shift Work Tied to Delay in Onset of Natural Menopause
Delay in onset of menopause linked to rotating shift work in current and longest job period
Sleep Apnea Tied to Joint Pain in Postmenopausal Women
Furthermore, higher respiratory disturbance scores linked with joint pain severity
Premature Menopause Tied to Higher Risk for Later Dementia
Also, early menopause linked to increased risk for early-onset dementia
Obesity Linked to COPD, Asthma in Pre-, Postmenopausal Women
Hazard ratio for asthma significantly higher in obese women; hazard ratio for COPD, asthma increased with highest waist circumference
Female Pattern Hair Loss Common During Menopause Transition
Body mass index ≥25 kg/m2 associated with greater likelihood of female pattern hair loss
Oral Contraceptive Use Tied to Marker of Ovarian Function
Longer duration of oral contraceptive use, certain types of tubal ligation associated with lower levels of antimüllerian hormone
COVID-19 Death After Menopause Down With Increased Estrogen Level
Risk for dying reduced for postmenopausal women receiving hormone replacement therapy, with increased estrogen levels
Risk for Heart Failure Cut With Faster Walking Speed
Older women who walk at an average or fast pace have lower risk for heart failure versus slower walkers
Some Menopause Symptoms Tied to Cognitive Impairment
Severe depressive and sexual symptoms of menopause associated with worse cognitive performance
Dense Breasts, High BMI May Interact to Up Breast Cancer Risk
Positive additive interaction linked to increased risk for breast cancer particularly in postmenopausal women