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Hormone Therapy Not Tied to T2DM, CV Risk in Postmenopausal Women

Menopausal hormone therapy is not associated with increased risks for cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes among middle-aged postmenopausal women.

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.

Migraine History Tied to More Severe Menopause Symptoms

A history of migraine is associated with higher severity of menopause symptoms.

Bone Fragility at Peripheral Sites Seen in Premenopausal Women With Long-Standing Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Bradley van Paridon

Researchers evaluated bone erosions and osteophytes in premenopausal women with long-standing rheumatoid arthritis.

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.

Group B Streptococcal Vaginal Colonization in Older Women

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Rita Aghjayan

This prospective, observational, cross-sectional study sought to determine the rate of vaginal Group B streptococcal vaginal colonization among women older than 60 years.

Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density Predictive of Fracture Among Women Transitioning to Menopause

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Jessica Nye, PhD

The SWAN study assessed associations between demographic and clinical characteristics with risk of fracture in premenopausal and postmenopausal women.

Abaloparatide Associated With Lower Risk of Fractures in Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis, High BMI

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Colby Stong

A post hoc analysis of the phase 3 ACTIVE trial of abaloparatide for fracture prevention in postmenopausal women was presented at ENVISION, the 2021 AACE Annual Meeting.

Genetics May Predict Vasomotor Symptoms in Menopause

Genetic factors associated with aging of the reproductive system may be linked to hot flashes during the menopause transition.

Migraine Linked to Hypertension Among Menopausal Women

For menopausal women, a history of migraine is associated with hypertension.