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Age at Menopause Tied to Risk for Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

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Sheila Jacobs

Researchers sought to assess the associations of female-specific factors, like age at menopause, with the risk for aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage in women.

Shift Work May Affect Timing of Natural Menopause

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Colby Stong

Study finds that the timing of natural menopause is significantly affected in women exposed to shift work, especially rotating shift work.

Menopausal Age, Obesity Associated With Heart Failure

The risk for heart failure is increased with increasing body mass index and waist circumference, especially for those with menopausal age 55 years and older.

Oral Bacteria and Risk for Hypertension in Postmenopausal Women

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Colby Stong

A study was conducted to examine the relationship between oral mircobiota, blood pressure, and incident hypertension in postmenopausal women.

Female Pattern Hair Loss Common During Menopause Transition

About half of postmenopausal women experience female pattern hair loss (FPHL), according to a study published online.

Is There a Link Between Endometriosis & Early Menopause?

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Tom Greenhalgh

Endometriosis can potentially lead to pelvic pain and a number of complications. What does research say about whether endometriosis can be related to early natural menopause?

Menopause Symptom Severity Associated With Cognitive Performance

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Colby Stong

The link between menopause and changes in cognitive function is a subject of debate. Researchers sought to investigate the potential association with the aim of improving womens’ health.

Alendronate Does Not Affect Lipids in Women With Osteopenia and Prediabetes

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Colby Stong

Prediabetes can put postmenopausal women at risk for cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders, and osteoporosis. Investigators sought to determine the effect of bisphosphonates’ effect (such as alendronate) on lipid profiles.

Bone Density Loss Similar in Postmenopausal Black and White Women

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Colby Stong

Age and menopause may contribute to bone fracture risk in women, but the rate may vary by race and ethnicity. Researchers studied changes in bone mineral density in Black and White women to discover if race had an impact on bone loss.

Muscle Mass Tied to Vasomotor Symptoms in Women at Menopause

Women with age-related loss of muscle mass may experience fewer hot flashes at menopause.

Menopausal Transition Linked to Lower Gray Matter Volume

Reproductive history events, such as the menopause transition, and indicators of estrogen exposure, including longer reproductive span and number of children, are associated with gray matter volume in midlife women.