Effective therapies for menopause symptoms are largely unused Why? It starts with one study. The Women’s Health Initiative was a 2002 landmark study that suggested hormone therapy came with an increased risk of heart disease and breast cancer. The study specifically focused on older, postmenopausal women, most of whom were not experiencing symptoms like hot...
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More women turning to medical cannabis for relief of menopause symptoms
THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY (NAMS) CLEVELAND, Ohio (August 3, 2022)—The legalization of medical cannabis has led to its use in treating a growing number of health problems. A new study suggests that it is becoming more common for women to use medical cannabis for menopause-related symptoms. Perimenopausal women, who report significantly worse menopause symptoms...
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Severity of menopause symptoms can affect a woman’s cognitive performance
THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY (NAMS) CLEVELAND, Ohio (Jan. 12, 2022)—Menopause is often accompanied by an array of symptoms that can detract from a woman’s quality of life. A new study suggests that the severity of some of those symptoms—especially depression and sexual dysfunction—were linked to a woman’s cognitive performance. Study results are published online...
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Could your menopause symptoms be hard on your heart?
THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY (NAMS) CLEVELAND, Ohio (September 28, 2020)–Menopause is accompanied by numerous symptoms that can interfere with a woman’s quality of life, but can they also cause health problems? A new study suggests that they can, with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in women who have two or more moderate to...