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Study Confirms Significant Risk for Depression Among Postmenopausal Women

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

July 8, 2020

Lifestyle factors and health status affect the incidence of depression in postmenopausal women, according to cross-sectional study results.

General Endocrinology

Hormone Therapies Linked to Brain Changes in Menopausal Women

June 22, 2020

In recently menopausal women using hormone treatment, circulating levels of pituitary-ovarian hormones are associated with changes in white matter hyperintensities.

General Endocrinology

Perfluoroalkyl Substances Exposure Linked to Earlier Natural Menopause

By

Amit Akirov, MD

June 17, 2020

Exposure to some perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances may be associated with an earlier onset of natural menopause.

Bone Metabolism

Dairy Intake Not Found to Affect BMD During Menopausal Transition

By

Rose Reeb

June 11, 2020

Level of dairy intake does not affect the rate of bone mineral density loss or fracture risk among perimenopausal women.

General Endocrinology

Gabapentin Appears Effective as Treatment for Menopausal Hot Flushes

By

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

May 29, 2020

Gabapentin may be a beneficial therapeutic option for managing vasomotor symptoms in postmenopausal women.

General Endocrinology

Higher Intake of Fruits, Vegetables Linked to Fewer Menopause Symptoms

May 8, 2020

A diet rich in fruits and vegetables may lessen menopause symptoms.

Androgen and Reproductive Disorders

Family History of Premature MI Modifies Ovary Removal, CVD Link

April 29, 2020

Postmenopausal women with both bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and a family history of premature myocardial infarction have an increased risk for heart disease mortality, especially those who underwent BSO at an earlier age.

General Endocrinology

Physical Activity Attenuates Depressive Symptoms Associated With Menopause

By

Morgan E. Meissner

April 15, 2020

The association between menopausal status and depressive symptoms varies with increasing levels of physical activity.

Androgen and Reproductive Disorders

HIV Infection Linked to Early Menopause

By

Madeline Morr

March 18, 2020

Researchers studied the average age of menopause, prevalence of early menopause and premature menopause, and correlates of menopause occurring at <45 years in women living with HIV.

Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

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

By

Rose Reeb

March 10, 2020

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.