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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.

High intake of vegetable protein may protect women from early menopause

Results of a new study from epidemiologists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggest that long-term, high intake of vegetable protein from such foods as whole grains, soy and tofu, may protect women from early menopause and could prolong reproductive function.

27 Jun 2017

NAMS publishes new position statement on use of hormone therapy to relieve menopause symptoms

A new position statement on the use of hormone therapy (HT) for menopausal and postmenopausal women from The North American Menopause Society has been published online today in the Society's journal, Menopause.

20 Jun 2017

DZHK study shows physical stress as risk factor for broken heart syndrome

The loss of a loved one, a dispute with your neighbor, infections or a fall - mental and physical stress can be triggers of a broken heart (broken heart syndrome). What is more, physical stress seems to be more dangerous than emotional stress, a study of the German Centre for Cardiovascular Research shows.

20 Jun 2017

Menopause linked to severity of lumbar disc degeneration

"Oh, my aching back!" It's not an uncommon complaint heard from both men and women as they age and experience lumbar disc degeneration.

14 Jun 2017

New study finds lower levels of estrogen in women with stress urinary incontinence

Sex steroid levels change markedly during menopause, and estrogen deficiency after menopause causes changes within the urogenital tract.

7 Jun 2017

Alcohol consumption linked to higher prevalence of sarcopenia in postmenopausal women

If you feel as though you can't do as much physically as you've gotten older, there may be a reason. Both aging and menopause are known to affect sarcopenia, which is a loss of muscle mass and strength, which in turn affects balance, gait, and overall ability to perform tasks of daily living.

7 Jun 2017

Chemotherapy drug effective at preventing breast cancer's return, gives patients a better quality of life

The chemotherapy drug capecitabine gives patients a better quality of life and is as effective at preventing breast cancer from returning as the alternative regimen called CMF, when given following epirubicin.

7 Jun 2017

$Study finds higher risk of fractures among older, long-term bisphosphonate users$

Study finds higher risk of fractures among older, long-term bisphosphonate users

Osteoporosis is a disease that causes thinning of the bones, loss of bone density, and increasingly fragile bones. This puts people at higher risk for bone fractures. Risk for the disease increases as we age. In fact, 50% of women over the age of 50 will experience a bone facture due to osteoporosis.

2 Jun 2017

Higher body mass index linked to severe hot flashes in women at menopause

Vasomotor symptoms (VMS), such as hot flashes and night sweats, cause serious discomfort in many women at menopause.

31 May 2017

Drug treatment used for other conditions can help women combat urinary incontinence

Urinary incontinence in women is common, with almost 50% of adult women experiencing leakage at least occasionally. Genetic or heritable factors are known to contribute to half of all cases, but until now studies had failed to identify the genetic variants associated with the condition.

29 May 2017

3-D printed ovary produces offspring in animal model

Researchers in the U.S., have managed to create an artificial ovary that enabled a mouse to conceive and produce babies.

17 May 2017

Fennel effective in management of postmenopause symptoms, study shows

Fennel, an anise-flavored herb used for cooking, has long been known for its health benefits for a variety of issues, including digestion and premenstrual symptoms.

17 May 2017

High vitamin D intake could reduce the risk of an early menopause

A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has revealed that women can cut their risk of an early menopause, by having a high vitamin D intake.

From BetterYou Ltd 11 May 2017

Scientists identify unusual mutations in endometriosis using gene sequencing tools

Using gene sequencing tools, scientists from Johns Hopkins Medicine and the University of British Columbia have found a set of genetic mutations in samples from 24 women with benign endometriosis, a painful disorder marked by the growth of uterine tissue outside of the womb.

11 May 2017

Use of postmenopausal hormone therapy may increase risk of hearing loss

Hearing loss afflicts approximately 48 million Americans and the number is expected to increase as the population ages.

10 May 2017

Scientists uncover thousands of human genes that are expressed differently in the two sexes

Men and women differ in obvious and less obvious ways -- for example, in the prevalence of certain diseases or reactions to drugs. How are these connected to one's sex? Weizmann Institute of Science researchers recently uncovered thousands of human genes that are expressed -- copied out to make proteins -- differently in the two sexes.

4 May 2017

Frequent hot flashes may be linked to increased heart disease risk

Hot flashes, one of the most common symptoms of menopause, have already been shown to interfere with a woman's overall quality of life.

12 Apr 2017

New drug compound could cut number of hot flushes in menopausal women

Women plagued by frequent hot flushes during the menopause could cut the number of flushes by almost three-quarters, thanks to a new drug compound.

3 Apr 2017

Researchers explore factors that influence patient's intent to get colorectal cancer screening

A patient's confidence in their ability to schedule, plan for and properly conduct their part in colorectal screening methods is a key factor that predicts whether they intend to be tested, according to new research from Penn State College of Medicine. The findings suggest that educating patients could improve screening rates.

30 Mar 2017

Traumatic events during adolescence can raise women’s risk of depression during menopause

Although depression is common during a woman's transition to menopause, understanding who is at-risk of experiencing major depressive disorder (MDD) during this period of hormonal fluctuation were previously unknown.

29 Mar 2017

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High intake of vegetable protein may protect women from early menopause

NAMS publishes new position statement on use of hormone therapy to relieve menopause symptoms

DZHK study shows physical stress as risk factor for broken heart syndrome

Menopause linked to severity of lumbar disc degeneration

New study finds lower levels of estrogen in women with stress urinary incontinence

Alcohol consumption linked to higher prevalence of sarcopenia in postmenopausal women

Chemotherapy drug effective at preventing breast cancer's return, gives patients a better quality of life

Study finds higher risk of fractures among older, long-term bisphosphonate users

Higher body mass index linked to severe hot flashes in women at menopause

Drug treatment used for other conditions can help women combat urinary incontinence

3-D printed ovary produces offspring in animal model

Fennel effective in management of postmenopause symptoms, study shows

High vitamin D intake could reduce the risk of an early menopause

Scientists identify unusual mutations in endometriosis using gene sequencing tools

Use of postmenopausal hormone therapy may increase risk of hearing loss

Scientists uncover thousands of human genes that are expressed differently in the two sexes

Frequent hot flashes may be linked to increased heart disease risk

New drug compound could cut number of hot flushes in menopausal women

Researchers explore factors that influence patient's intent to get colorectal cancer screening

Traumatic events during adolescence can raise women’s risk of depression during menopause

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