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Women who start hormone therapy toward the beginning of menopause may have a lower risk of developing coronary heart disease

Earlier HRT May Pose Lower CHD Risk for Menopausal Women

Starting treatment around onset of menopause seems to lower threat to heart
For early-postmenopausal osteopenic women

Favorable Effect of Exercise on BMD Continues As Women Age

Findings in early-postmenopausal osteopenic women, with no leveling-off effect after 16 years
Weight loss of 5 percent or more

Weight Loss + Vitamin D3 Cuts IL-6 in Postmenopausal Women

Reduction in inflammatory biomarkers among women with BMI >25 kg/m², low serum 25(OH)D
Women prescribed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors to ease menopausal symptoms may face a long-term rise in their risk for bone fracture

SSRIs Tied to Higher Fracture Odds in Menopausal Women

Risk remains high over several years
For breast cancer survivors

Yoga, Meditation Aid Menopausal Symptoms After Breast Cancer

Randomized trial shows beneficial effect for yoga combined with meditation in breast cancer survivors
In women with early rheumatoid arthritis

Early Age of Menopause Linked to Seropositivity in RA

Increased odds of seropositivity in women with menopause <45 years versus ≥45 years
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)

ADHD Rx Studied for Cognitive Boost in Menopause

Small study suggests lisdexamfetamine might help with concentration, thought organization
The risk for breast cancer among obese women may be up to 58 percent higher than for normal-weight postmenopausal women

Higher Breast CA Risk Seen for Obese Postmenopausal Women

Researchers report the increased risk may be as high as 58 percent
A postmenopausal woman who is 50 and has a normal bone density test may not need her next such test for 10 or even 15 years

Fewer BMD Tests May Be Indicated for Some Women

Fracture risk very low for younger postmenopausal women with no osteoporosis
Vitamin D and calcium supplements do not help ease the symptoms of menopause

Menopausal Symptoms Unaffected by Vitamin D, Calcium

No difference between women who took supplements and those who didn't