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Multiple Measurements of AMH Levels Do Not Improve Prediction of Menopause

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Amit Akirov, MD

Multiple measurements of anti-müllerian hormone over time do not improve the prediction of age at menopause.

Study Shows Interval Sprinting May Reverse Negative Effects of Menopause

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Tom Greenhalgh

Postmenopausal women who participated in an exercise bike sprint interval training program showed marked improvement in their fitness.

Endocrine Events Resulting in Less Estradiol Exposure May Increase Dementia Risk

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Endocrinology Advisor Contributing Writer

Endocrine events that signal less exposure to estradiol, such as shorter reproductive span, younger age at menopause, and hysterectomy, increase dementia risk.

Bijuva Launched for Moderate to Severe Hot Flashes in Menopause

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Da Hee Han, PharmD

TherapeuticsMD announced the launch of Bijuva (estradiol and progesterone) capsules for use in women with a uterus for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes) due to menopause.

Reproductive Risk Factors of Total Knee Replacement Identified in Women With Severe Knee OA

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Caleb Rans

Researchers have identified reproductive risk factors associated with an increased risk for total knee replacement in women with severe knee osteoarthritis.

Menopause Symptoms Linked to Chronic Pain in Midlife

Menopause symptoms are associated with chronic pain among midlife female veterans.

Hormone Replacement Therapy May Increase Risk for Alzheimer Disease

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Amit Akirov, MD

Long-term use of systemic hormone replacement therapy may slightly increase the risk of developing Alzheimer disease.

Acupuncture Alleviates Moderate-to-Severe Menopause Symptoms

Decreases seen in hot flushes, day-and-night sweats, sleep problems, emotional and physical symptoms

Serum Estradiol Levels Predictive of Fractures During Menopausal Transition

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Tyler Rice

Measuring serum estradiol during the menopausal transition might help identify women at higher risk for fractures.

Osphena Approved for Moderate to Severe Vaginal Dryness Due to Menopause

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Da Hee Han, PharmD

The expanded approval was based on safety and efficacy data from a confirmatory Phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicenter study evaluating Osphena in patients with moderate to severe vaginal dryness.

Mindfulness, Stress Linked to Menopausal Symptoms

Higher mindfulness and lower stress are independently associated with lower menopausal symptom scores among midlife women.