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Menopausal Age, Type Not Related to Cardiovascular Risk Factors Later in Life

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Rose Reeb

The age at and cause of period cessation were not found to be associated with conventional cardiovascular risk factors across middle age and later life.

Laser and Estrogen Therapies Found Equally Effective in Treating Vaginal Symptoms of Menopause

By

Madeline Morr

Researchers conducted a study to compare improvement in symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause between women who underwent fractional vaginal laser therapy and women treated with vaginal estrogen alone.

Vitamin D Status May Affect Spinal Degenerative Disease, Back Pain in Older Women

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Amit Akirov, MD

Severe vitamin D deficiency was linked to lumbar degenerative disease and low back pain in postmenopausal women.

Screening for Depression in Perimenopausal Women Often Neglected

By

Madeline Morr

Researchers sought to better understand the clinical practice patterns of ob-gyn physicians regarding their screening practices and management of depression during menopause.

Arterial Stiffness May Increase Within Year of Final Menstrual Period

Changes in arterial stiffness are greater within one year of a woman’s final menstrual period.

Premature Natural Menopause May Increase Risk for Multimorbidity

Premature menopause is associated with development of multimorbidity.

Effects of Calcium Supplements on Bone Health Across the Menopausal Transition

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Amit Akirov, MD

The use of calcium dietary supplements was found to be associated with slower decline in femoral neck and lumbar spine bone mineral density across the menopausal transition.

How Do Menarche Age and Menopausal Status Affect Type 2 Diabetes?

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Amit Akirov, MD

Menopause is linked to unfavorable health effects in women with type 2 diabetes, but older age at menarche may be associated with a decrease in these adverse effects.

Parity, Breastfeeding Associated With Lower Risk for Early Menopause

By

Rose Reeb

The results suggest that the current recommended levels for breastfeeding duration are linked to an additional benefit of reduced risk for early menopause.

Sexual Frequency Linked to Age at Natural Menopause

Sexual frequency is associated with age of natural menopause, with a lower likelihood of experiencing menopause for women reporting having sex monthly or weekly.

Anti-Müllerian Hormone Levels Predict Time to Final Menstrual Period

Measurement of anti-Müllerian hormone levels in blood can help predict the time to final menstrual period.