by University of Pittsburgh A marker for heart disease risk considerably worsens as women transition through menopause, according to a new analysis from the largest and longest running study of women’s health in midlife, the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN). Black women experience this accelerated decline earlier in menopause than their white...
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Heart disease risk grows as women move through menopause
by University of Pittsburgh A marker for heart disease risk considerably worsens as women transition through menopause, according to a new analysis from the largest and longest running study of women’s health in midlife, the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN). Black women experience this accelerated decline earlier in menopause than their white...
Study IDs non-hormonal options for menopause symptoms
The classic symptoms of menopause – hot flashes, sleeplessness, and vaginal dryness – have typically been treated with estrogen therapy. Studies published report that non-hormonal options are effective, too. These treatments may involve cognitive therapy to help a patient sleep, or using low doses of a class of drugs called selective serotonin uptake inhibitors (SSRIs)...
Menopause: Could Chinese herbal remedies reduce hot flashes?
Today By Tim Newman Fact checked by Isabel Godfrey During menopause, many people experience hot flashes. A recent review and meta-analysis investigate whether Chinese herbal remedies might reduce the discomfort. Although the authors feel encouraged by the findings, much more data is necessary. Hot flashes affect up to 90% of women during menopause. They have...
6 things every woman should know about heart health
by American Heart Association Heart disease is the nation’s leading killer of women. But paying attention to risk factors and living a healthy lifestyle can help keep heart disease at bay. “It’s an equal opportunity killer,” said Dr. Jennifer Mieres, a professor of cardiology at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in New York. “Women in mid-life...
Menopause symptom may trigger brain fog in breast cancer survivors
By Amy Pashler Fact checked by Gianna D’Emilio A new study suggests that night sweats could have a negative impact on cognitive function in women who sleep for longer periods and who have a history of breast cancer. Lead study author John Bark and colleagues from the University of Illinois at Chicago have recently presented...
Why do estradiol levels vary among women using hormone therapy?
New study based on ELITE data identifies multiple determinants affecting estradiol levels and a woman’s protection against atherosclerosis THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY (NAMS) CLEVELAND, Ohio (September 24, 2019)–The benefits of hormone therapy (HT) on atherosclerosis relates to achieved estradiol levels among those women who initiate HT early in postmenopause. Despite the use of hormones,...
Cholesterol levels increase in post-menopausal women
by Australian National University Women who have gone through menopause may need to keep an eye on their cholesterol levels, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU). In a study of over 100,000 women, researchers found that post-menopausal women had higher cholesterol levels than premenopausal women. Mr Ananthan Ambikairajah, a Ph.D. Scholar...
HRT MAY BOOST HEART FAT IN MENOPAUSAL WOMEN
The findings highlight a new risk factor for cardiovascular disease in midlife women and reinforce the importance of tailoring hormone therapy to each patient. Importantly, researchers found that the formulation and delivery route of hormones—whether as a pill taken orally or a patch placed on the skin—mattered when it came to the types of fat...
CBT may be effective in managing menopause symptoms
By Chiara Townley Fact checked by Jasmin Collier A small study into the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy on menopause showed that it may reduce hot flashes, depression, and sleep disorders. Menopause marks the end of a person’s menstrual cycles. During and after this process, they will no longer be able to conceive naturally. Menopause typically occurs when...