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Menopause is the time in a woman's life when her period stops. It usually occurs naturally, most often after age 45. Menopause happens because the woman's ovary stops producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

Study reveals strong bidirectional relationship between perinatal depression and premenstrual disorders

Women affected by premenstrual disorders have a higher risk of perinatal depression compared with those who do not, according to research published March 28th in the open access journal PLOS Medicine.

29 Mar 2024

Researchers identify increased brain tumor risk with specific contraceptive use

The intracranial meningioma risk associated with progestogen use.

28 Mar 2024

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

For Endometriosis Awareness Month, NewsMedical interviewed Audrey Tsang, CEO of Clue.

22 Mar 2024

Middle age: A critical turning point for brain health and cognition

Review emphasizes the significance of midlife for cognitive trajectories and brain health, advocating for research models that capture non-linear changes to better understand the unique processes occurring during this period.

20 Mar 2024

Empowering women through self-care: A leap towards health equity

The potential of self-care interventions to improve the health and well-being of girls and women to promote equity, gender equality, and human rights.

20 Mar 2024

The efficacy of the Mediterranean diet on health outcomes in adults with cancer

A new study published in Nature explores the safety and benefits of this diet in adults with cancer, in addition to its feasibility in this population.

15 Mar 2024

Study: More women experience cardiovascular disease following a depression diagnosis than men

People with depression face an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, more women experience CVD following a depression diagnosis than men, according to a new study published today in JACC: Asia.

12 Mar 2024

Key protein identified in protecting women from fatty liver disease

New research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows how oestrogen protects against MASLD, a fatty liver disease that has increased dramatically during the current obesity epidemic.

9 Mar 2024

Empowering Change: How Hologic is Shaping the Future of Women's Healthcare

Hologic, Inc. is a global medical technology innovator primarily focused on improving women’s health and well-being through early detection and treatment.

8 Mar 2024

New approach needed to better prepare and support women during menopause transition, experts say

A new approach to menopause that better prepares and supports women during midlife is needed – going beyond medical treatments, to empower women using high-quality information on symptoms and treatments, empathic clinical care and workplace adjustments as required, says a new four paper Series published in The Lancet.

6 Mar 2024

Early menopause tied to increased risk of disability and unemployment

A recent study conducted by the University of Oulu, Finland, has revealed that early onset of menopause is associated with reduced work capacity among women at the age of 46.

29 Feb 2024

Association of estrogen-containing menopause hormonal therapy with COVID-19 mortality

Researchers evaluated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related mortality among perimenopausal women.

29 Feb 2024

How can food influence the severity of menopausal hot flashes?

Mechanisms and nutrients related to menopause hot flashes.

28 Feb 2024

Caffeine's protective effects against obesity and joint diseases supported by genetic study

The effects of caffeine levels in circulation by considering genetically predicted variations in caffeine metabolism.

28 Feb 2024

Psychosocial interventions show promise for managing non-physiological menopausal symptoms

Interventions such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), could be an effective treatment option for menopause-related mood symptoms, memory and concentration problems, finds a new study by UCL researchers.

27 Feb 2024

Gender differences explored: Cardiovascular health variances in women's lifespan

Women's cardiovascular disease risks and outcomes differ throughout the lifespan from those of men, according to a collection of studies devoted to cardiovascular medicine research focused on women of all ages, published today in a special "spotlight" issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

27 Feb 2024

Breaking the silence: Advancing sexual medicine through collaborative European efforts

Sexual medicine covers a wide range of issues related to sexual health and well-being at different stages of life.

23 Feb 2024

Study reveals novel mechanism for longevity of oocytes

Oocytes are immature egg cells that develop in almost all female mammals before birth. The propagation of future generations depends on this finite reserve of cells surviving for many years without incurring damage.

20 Feb 2024

Research uncovers link between reproductive factors and COPD risk in women

A range of reproductive factors, including age when periods first start and an early menopause, are all linked to a heightened risk of COPD—the umbrella term for progressive lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties—finds research published online in the journal Thorax.

14 Feb 2024

Managing migraines and menopausal symptoms to reduce cardiovascular risks in middle-aged women