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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.

Impact of Women’s Health Initiative on Menopausal Hormone Therapy Trends

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Rita Aghjayan

Initiation and continuation trends in menopausal hormone therapy may have been influenced by the premature cessation of the 2002 Women’s Health Initiative trial, which was halted due to safety concerns.

Topical Methyl Estradiolpropanoate Safe, Effective for Treating Estrogen-Deficient Skin

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Sheila Jacobs

A study was conducted to assess the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of methyl estradiolpropanoate, a topical soft estrogen cosmeceutical for the treatment of estrogen-deficient skin.

Higher Risk for Venous Thromboembolism With Oral vs Transdermal HRT

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Rachael Beairsto Editor

Oral preparations of hormone replacement therapy for the treatment of menopausal symptoms are associated with a greater risk for VTE compared with transdermal formulations.

Vaginal Estrogen Use Not Associated With Elevated Chronic Disease Risk

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Endocrinology Advisor Contributing Writer

Vaginal estrogen use or nonuse did not carry different risks for cardiovascular outcomes, cancer outcomes, or hip fracture.

Edentulism Associated With Risk for Hypertension After Menopause

Postmenopausal women with edentulism are at an increased risk for developing hypertension.

Menopause Symptoms Associated With Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Assault

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Abigail Nover

Intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder may be associated with menopause symptoms.

Prenatal Exposure to Famine Increases Risk for Early Menopause

Fetal exposure to famine is associated with an increased risk for early menopause.

Urinary Incontinence Drug May Reduce Frequency of Hot Flashes

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Steve Duffy

Oxybutynin, an anticholinergic used to treat urinary incontinence, may provide breast cancer survivors with an alternative treatment option for hot flashes, according to new research.

Menopausal Hormone Therapy May Reduce Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Risk

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Diana Ernst, RPh

To investigate the association between hormone therapy and carpal tunnel syndrome risk, researchers conducted a secondary analysis of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) hormone therapy trials.