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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.

Mitochondrial GTP metabolism acts through mitochondrial dynamics factors to regulate reproductive aging

Reproductive aging in Caenorhabditis elegans is regulated through an interaction of the metabolism of mitochondrial guanosine-triphosphate.

18 Sep 2023

Physical activity in the 20s appears to provide heart health benefits for women in later life

Researchers from The University of Queensland have found women can retain the benefits of exercise during their 20s, going on to have better heart health later in life.

14 Sep 2023

Study reveals potential negative long-term effects of premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy

Increasing concerns regarding potentially harmful long-term effects of premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy (PBO) have caused a decline in the number of women choosing to proactively remove both ovaries as a precaution to protect against ovarian cancer.

13 Sep 2023

Study reveals key reproductive factors that may increase lung cancer risk in women

A study presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer revealed that key reproductive factors such as early menopause, shortened reproductive span, and early age at first birth are associated with elevated risks of lung cancer in women.

12 Sep 2023

Can fluctuating reproductive hormone levels cause mental health conditions?

The association between mental health and fluctuations in reproductive hormone levels.

11 Sep 2023

Research shines light on early life factors that may increase risk of cardiovascular disease in women

Advanced research is casting light on possible early life factors – including poverty, physical or mental abuse – that may impact the rate of egg loss and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in post-menopausal women.

9 Sep 2023

Are reproductive factors and endometrial cancer risk associated?

The association between specific reproductive factors and the risk of endometrial cancer among women.

8 Sep 2023

Is a very low-calorie diet the answer to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?

The effects of a very low-calorie diet to a moderate energy deficit diet in obese women with PCOS.

8 Sep 2023

Rethinking menopause: Experts call for individualized treatment and more research

A comprehensive review in the journal Cell provides an in-depth look at the biology, clinical outcomes, and treatment options for menopause, including the effects of hormonal changes on metabolic and cognitive functions. The article also discusses various therapeutic interventions, from hormone therapy to alternative medicines, and their efficacy in managing menopausal symptoms.

7 Sep 2023

World-renowned menopause experts summarize the state of menopause knowledge and advocate for further research

In a recent review published in Cell, a group of authors delved into the complexities of menopause, assessed its global impacts on health, and evaluated the effectiveness and safety of current treatments, emphasizing the importance of further research.

6 Sep 2023

Stressful life events and insomnia may increase risk of atrial fibrillation in postmenopausal women

After menopause an estimated 1 in 4 women may develop irregular heart rhythms - known as atrial fibrillation – in their lifetime, with stressful life events and insomnia being major contributing factors, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

30 Aug 2023

Stunning differences found between men and women in heart disease diagnosis, treatment and symptoms

More than a dozen medical studies from around the globe show women suffer worse outcomes when diagnosed with and treated for cardiac issues – the No. 1 killer in the world according to the Centers for Disease Control.

29 Aug 2023

The menopausal symptoms and food consumption in post-menopausal women before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Menopausal symptoms and food consumption in post-menopausal women before and during coronavirus disease 2019.

10 Aug 2023

The role of estrogen in osteoarthritis and lower back pain

Researchers review existing evidence on the association between estrogen, osteoarthritis, and lower back pain.

10 Aug 2023

Hmga1 protein could be an important therapeutic target for osteoporosis

New research published in The FASEB Journal indicates that increasing the expression of a particular gene may help to prevent bone loss associated with postmenopausal osteoporosis.

9 Aug 2023

Bone mineralization found to dampen metastatic progression of breast cancer

Tumor cells are known to be fickle sleeper agents, often lying dormant in distant tissues for years before reactivating and forming metastasis.

7 Aug 2023

Numan research discovers a major knowledge gap among men about testosterone deficiency

New research from the mens’ healthcare company, Numan, has identified a major knowledge gap in relation to TD with nearly half (44%) of men unclear about what it is, and with low awareness of many of the condition’s key symptoms.

7 Aug 2023

Infertility may be a risk factor for some menopause symptoms, study suggests

Not all women experience menopause the same way. The severity of menopause symptoms is influenced by a multitude of behavioral, biological, social, psychological, and demographic factors.

2 Aug 2023

Cancer's silent progression: research delves into evolutionary clues in breast cancer

Researchers performed phylogenetic analyses to trace the evolution of breast cancer and precursor lesions.