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Hormone Replacement Therapy in Menopause Linked to Asthma Development

By

Sheila Jacobs

Airway symptoms may develop in menopausal women with no prior history of asthma following the initiation of hormone replacement therapy.

Women Who Undergo Surgery to Remove Fallopian Tubes and Ovaries Can Experience Declines in Cognitive Function

By

Amy Reyes

Risk-reducing bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy can reduce the risk of ovarian cancer for BRCA1 and BRCA2 carriers, but the surgery leads to early menopause. Little is known how undergoing the surgery will affect cognition in women who undergo the procedure. In this featured study, researchers share new findings.

Hormone Therapy May Reduce Nocturia After Menopause

The percentage of postmenopausal women experiencing nocturia two or more times per night was lower among those who selected systemic hormone treatment compared with no treatment.

Insulinemic and Inflammatory Potential Foods Raise Risk for T2D After Menopause

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Adopting an anti-inflammatory and low insulinemic diet of green leafy vegetables, full-fat dairy, wine, and coffee instead of red meat, processed meat, nonfatty fish, sugar-sweetened beverages, and refined grains, may reduce T2D risk in postmenopausal women.

Fezolinetant Reduces Vasomotor Symptoms Associated With Menopause

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Brian Park, PharmD

Fezolinetant is designed to reduce the frequency and severity of VMS associated with menopause by inhibiting neurokinin B binding on the kisspeptin/neurokinin/dynorphin neuron.

Fezolinetant Reduces Vasomotor Symptoms Associated With Menopause

By

Brian Park, PharmD

Fezolinetant is designed to reduce the frequency and severity of VMS associated with menopause by inhibiting neurokinin B binding on the kisspeptin/neurokinin/dynorphin neuron.

Sexual Dysfunction in Perimenopause May Be Rooted in Psychosocial Stressors

By

Lauren Biscaldi

Sexual dysfunction during perimenopause among women prescribed hormone replacement therapy may have more to do with psychosocial factors, not menopausal symptoms.

FSH Levels in Older Postmenopausal Women Affect Bone and Body Composition

By

Brandon May

The objective of this study was to investigate the associations between endogenous FSH levels and BMD, BMA, and body composition in older adults, independent of estradiol and testosterone levels.

No Decrease in Pregnancy Rates After Radioactive Iodine Therapy

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible effects of radioactive iodine therapy on ovarian function and fertility in women.

AHA Scientific Statement on Prevention of CVD Risk During Menopause Transition

By

Gary Rothbard MD, MS

Scientific statement by AHA detailing the current understanding of menopause transition and its impact on the risk for postmenopausal cardiovascular disease.

CVD Risk Increased With Multiple Menopausal Symptoms

Having two or more moderate or severe menopausal symptoms (MS) is associated with an increased risk for stroke and cardiovascular disease.