Menopause

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Breast Cancer Rates Differ With Use of Estrogen Alone vs Estrogen Plus Progestin

For postmenopausal women, conjugated equine estrogen alone is associated with a long-term decrease in breast cancer incidence, while CEE plus medroxyprogesterone acetate is associated with increased incidence.

Postmenopausal Status Linked to Increase in Sleep-Onset Insomnia

Postmenopausal women more often have sleep-onset insomnia disorder and are more likely to screen positive for obstructive sleep apnea.

Type 1 Diabetes May Increase Progression of Coronary Artery Calcium During Menopause

For women going through menopause, type 1 diabetes is associated with higher coronary artery calcium volume and accelerated progression of CAC over time.

Premature Menopause Associated With Increased Long-Term Cardiovascular Risk

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Amit Akirov, MD

Premature menopause, defined as either surgical or natural menopause before 40 years of age, is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.

Lower Education, Hepatitis C Co-Infection Linked to Earlier Menopause in HIV

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Hannah Dellabella

In women with HIV, lower education and hepatitis C co-infection are independently associated with the onset of menopause before age 45 years.

Physical Activity May Lower Postmenopausal Fracture Risk

For postmenopausal women, physical activity is associated with reduced risks for total fracture and hip fracture.

Extended Estrogen Therapy Aids Late-Life Cognition

Longer use of estrogen hormone therapy is associated with higher cognitive status in late life.

Fractionated CO2 Laser Treatment Similar to Estrogen Therapy for Menopause

Similar improvement seen in genitourinary syndrome of menopause symptoms, sexual function

Hysterectomy Linked to Long-Term Risk for Depression, Anxiety

Hysterectomy, even with ovarian conservation, is associated with an increased long-term risk for de novo depression.

Discussing Postmenopausal Vulvovaginal Symptoms at a Well-Woman Visit

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Madeline Morr

Researchers sought to determine patient and visit characteristics associated with the discussion of postmenopausal vulvovaginal symptoms at well-woman examinations.

Inclusion of Additional Clinical Factors Does Not Improve FRAX Performance in Postmenopausal Women

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Madeline Morr

Researchers sought to assess the ability of the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool to discriminate between women who do and do not experience major osteoporotic fractures.