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Risk for Dementia Not Increased With Menopausal Hormone Therapy

The risk for developing dementia seems not to be increased in association with menopausal hormone therapy.

Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome at Increased Risk for COVID-19

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Several metabolic disorders have been linked with an increased risk of contracting COVID-19. Researchers sought to discover whether women with polycystic ovary syndrome also fell into this higher-risk category.

Are Reproductive Trends, Stress Hormones, and Population Density Linked?

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Colby Stong

Global population numbers are predicted to peak in several decades and then shrink by 50% in some countries; researchers want to know why.

Inflammatory Arthritis Associated With Reduced Fertility in Men

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Amit Akirov, MD

Researchers evaluated the impact of inflammatory arthritis on several male fertility outcomes, including fertility rate and family planning.

Longer Duration of Menses May Be Associated With Alzheimer Disease Biomarkers

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Heather R. Johnson

Researchers studied how the length of the female reproductive period, which is an indicator of endogenous estrogen, is related to levels of cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers for Alzheimer disease.

Cutaneous Melanoma Risk and Menopausal Hormone Therapy

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Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

Associations between estrogen therapy, estrogen-progestin therapy, and cutaneous melanoma risk were estimated.

Mirena Approved for Pregnancy Prevention for Up to 7 Years

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Brian Park, PharmD

By the end of the 7th year, Mirena should be removed and replaced at the time of removal with a new system if continued use is desired.

Treatment Impacts on Fertility for Patients With Hodgkin Lymphoma or Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma

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Vicki Moore, PhD

Researchers sought to determine the fertility-related issues and approaches for survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Fertility Preservation Delays Breast Cancer Treatment But Doesn’t Affect Survival

By

Jennifer Larson

An analysis of data sought to determine the effect of delays related to fertility preservation on the initiation of treatment and overall survival.

Longer Reproductive Window Could Up Risk for Alzheimer Disease

A longer reproductive period in women is associated with biomarkers for Alzheimer disease.

Endometriosis Can Have Major Impact on Women’s Work Life

Endometriosis impacts the ability of middle-aged women to work.