Muscle Mass Tied to Vasomotor Symptoms in Women at Menopause
Women with age-related loss of muscle mass may experience fewer hot flashes at menopause.
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Menopausal Transition Linked to Lower Gray Matter Volume
Reproductive history events, such as the menopause transition, and indicators of estrogen exposure, including longer reproductive span and number of children, are associated with gray matter volume in midlife women.
Link Between Menstrual Cycle Length and Atherosclerosis During Menopause
The length of a woman’s menstrual cycle during their menopause transition (MT) may help diagnose several health conditions, including cardiovascular disease. This study sought a link between menstrual cycle length during MT and postmenopausal makers of subclinical atherosclerosis.
Vitamin D and Target Exercises May Reduce Fall Risk in Postmenopausal Women
The effect of Vitamin D supplements in postmenopausal women are not well documented. A group of Turkish researchers conducted a study to assess the impact of vitamin D and exercise on balance, fall risk, and quality of life in this category of women.
Long-Term Bone Loss Studied in Postmenopausal Women
Postmenopausal bone loss averaged about 10% during 25 years of follow-up in a random sample of women.
Menstrual Cycle Length in Perimenopause Might Predict Atherosclerosis
Patterns of menstrual cycle length over the menopause transition seem to be a marker of future vascular health.
Laser Treatment no Aid for Postmenopausal Vaginal Symptoms
Among women with postmenopausal vaginal symptoms, treatment with a fractional carbon dioxide laser does not significantly improve vaginal symptoms after 12 months versus sham treatment.
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.
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