Tag: Menopause / Postmenopause
Gestational Hypertension Tied to Higher Later Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
No associations seen for preeclampsia or eclampsia or gestational diabetes
Hot Flashes May Occur More Often in Second Half of Nightly Sleep
Authors say future research needed to see impact on REM sleep, cardiovascular disease
Review Weighs Treatments for Genitourinary Symptoms of Menopause
Vaginal estrogen, vaginal DHEA, oral ospemifene, vaginal moisturizers may be beneficial for some genitourinary symptoms
2007 to 2023 Saw Decline in Menopausal Hormone Therapy Usage Rates
Rates declined and remained low for women aged 45 to 49, 50 to 54, and 55 to 59 years
Hormone Therapy Tied to Less Biological Aging in Postmenopausal Women
Biological aging discrepancy mediated the association between HT and decreased mortality
Menopausal Transition Linked to Adverse Changes in Lipoprotein Profile
Women experienced greater change in low-density lipoprotein particles from DHS-I to II, with greatest change for premenopausal, perimenopausal women
Elinzanetant Efficacious, Well-Tolerated for Vasomotor Symptoms
Two phase 3 trials showed that elinzanetant reduced VMS frequency and improved VMS severity at weeks 4 and 12
Severe Menopause Symptoms Tied to Cognitive Impairment
Authors say findings show interplay between hormonal, lifestyle, and sociodemographic factors and cognitive health
Longer Reproductive Life Span Tied to Lower Odds of Multimorbidity
Odds of multimorbidity lower among postmenopausal women with 35 to 37 or ≥38 reproductive years versus those with ≤32 reproductive years
Smoking + Early Menopause Increases Risk for Lung Disease, Poor Outcomes
Authors call for smoking cessation and lung cancer screening in smokers with early menopause
