Group B Streptococcal Vaginal Colonization in Older Women
This prospective, observational, cross-sectional study sought to determine the rate of vaginal Group B streptococcal vaginal colonization among women older than 60 years.
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Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density Predictive of Fracture Among Women Transitioning to Menopause
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
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.
Hormone Replacement Therapy in Menopause Linked to Asthma Development
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
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
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
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.
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