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For women with multiple sclerosis, mobility takes step backward at menopause

by University of California, San Francisco Hypothesized relationship between covariates and outcome measures. Note that age is corrected for in the exploratory outcome, age-adjusted sNfL. sNfL = serum neurofilament light chain. Credit: Neurology (2024). DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000210228 A new study by UC San Francisco has found that menopause revs up the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). The research is published in...

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Five things young women need to know about menopause

by Megan Arnot, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain If you’re under 40, menopause might seem like the least of your worries right now. But for some women, this transition can happen earlier than they might expect—even as early as their 30s, in rare cases. And you almost certainly know a family member, friend or colleague who’s...

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Short-term menopausal hormone therapy found to have no long-term cognitive impact

by Public Library of Science Credit: RDNE Stock project from Pexels Short-term menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) did not have long-term cognitive effects when given to women in early postmenopause, according to a study published November 21 in the journal PLOS Medicine by Carey Gleason from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and colleagues. While MHT can offer relief from...

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Primary care electronic health records fail to capture extent of menopause symptoms

Electronic health record (EHR) documentation seen in primary care does not accurately reflect menopause symptom burden, and many women are not getting the treatment they need, according to a study published online Oct. 1 in Menopause. Mackenzie L. Bevry, Pharm.D., from the Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and colleagues evaluated the extent of menopause symptom...

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Is there anything good about menopause? Yep, here are four things to look forward to

Menopause is having a bit of a moment, with less stigma and more awareness about the changes it can bring. A recent senate inquiry recommended public education about perimenopause and menopause, more affordable treatments and flexible work arrangements. But like many things in life, the experiences of menopause are on a continuum. While some women find it challenging and...

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Is andropause the same as ‘male menopause,’ and should men worry?

by Michael Merschel, American Heart Association Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Thanks to information surrounding the menopause, almost everyone knows something about how age affects hormone levels—in women. But while menopause has launched a thousand hot-flash jokes, men have their own version. It’s called andropause, and though it’s less of a pop-culture presence, it’s a medical...

Menopause can bring increased cholesterol levels and other heart risks: Here’s why and what to do about it
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Menopause can bring increased cholesterol levels and other heart risks: Here’s why and what to do about it

by Treasure McGuire, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMenopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years, typically between 45 and 55. As women approach or experience menopause, common “change of life” concerns include hot flushes, sweats and mood swings, brain fog and fatigue. But many women may not...

Researchers show that menopause does not always impact menopause
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Researchers show that menopause does not always impact menopause

by Mass General Brigham Brigham and Women’s Hospital and collaborators concludes that menopause does not uniformly elevate the risk of depression and other mental health conditions. Credit: The LancetA new review paper from authors at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and collaborators concludes that menopause does not uniformly elevate the risk of depression and other mental health...

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