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05 Nov
Frequent Hot Flashes Linked to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
A new study finds women who experience frequent hot flashes and night sweats during the menopause transition have significantly higher odds of developing type 2 diabetes.
16 Oct
The Impact of Obesity on Certain Types of Breast Cancer May Be Underestimated
A new study finds nearly 40% of postmenopausal hormone positive cancers may be linked to excess body fat.
28 Aug
Cholesterol Changes During Menopause May Explain Increase in Heart Disease
A new study finds women going through menopause experience an increase in “bad” cholesterol and a decrease in “good” cholesterol.
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More Hot Flashes Could Mean Higher Odds for Type 2 Diabetes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 4, 2024
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Menopausal women with frequent hot flashes and night sweats are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, a new study warns.
Middle-aged women who regularly suffer those well-known symptoms of
Late-Life Menopause Linked to Higher Asthma Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 30, 2024
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Women who enter menopause at a later age have a greater risk of asthma, a new study says.
Meanwhile, early menopause is associated with a reduced ...
Libido Can Drop After Menopause, But This Therapy Can Help
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 10, 2024
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A form of psychotherapy can help women whose libidos have suffered as they go through menopause, a new study finds.
Cognitive behavioral therapy significantly improved sexual desire and satisfaction in a small group of middle-aged and older women, researchers said.
Researchers Pinpoint Genes Behind Form of Early Menopause
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 3, 2024
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Cases of menopause occurring before the age of 40 can be a major cause of distress and discomfort for women, but researchers now believe they've homed in on the condition's genetic cause.
A team at deCODE genetics sought to understand the origins of what's known as prima...
Cholesterol Could Be Link Between Menopause and Heart Disease
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 27, 2024
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During menopause, a woman’s blood cholesterol changes in a way that could harm her heart health, a new study warns.
An increase in “bad” LDL cholesterol and a decrease in “good” HDL cholesterol occurs during menopause, according to research ...
Women Could Have New Medical Option to Ease Hot Flashes
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2024
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A drug under development could provide a much needed option for women seeking relief from hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms, new research shows.
The drug, elinzanetant, cut the frequency of hot flashes by an average of about 56% after one month of use, and by mor...
Many Women Don't Know This Warning Sign of Endometrial Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 2, 2024
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Too many women don’t know a key warning sign of endometrial cancer, the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs, a new study shows.
More than one-third (37%) of women surveyed did not know that postmenopausal bleeding is a key symptom of endometrial c...
Early Menopause Could Raise a Woman's Odds for Breast Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 31, 2024
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Women who experience early menopause appear to be at greater risk of breast cancer, a new study reports.
Women who underwent menopause at an age younger than 46 were nearly twice as likely to have
Could Sauna Time Help Curb Weight Gain During Menopause?
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- July 3, 2024
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A 30-minute sauna or warm bubble bath every day might help women of a certain age fend off unwanted weight gain.
That's the promising takeaway from a study in mice that shows the potential of heat treatments in postmenopausal women.
Researchers found that old...
Acupuncture Can Ease Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 27, 2024
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Acupuncture can help breast cancer patients deal with the hot flashes that often accompany hormone therapy, a new clinical trial says.
Nearly 2 in 3 women who got ac...
Very Early Menopause Could Raise Odds for Breast, Ovarian Cancers
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 4, 2024
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Menopause before the age of 40 could raise a woman's long-term risk for breast or ovarian cancers, new research suggests.
Besides that, "there is also higher risk of breast, prostate and colon cancer in relatives of these women" noted study author
Could Tough Workouts Trigger a Hot Flash?
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- May 31, 2024
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While going through menopause, many women who gain weight head to the gym for intense workouts, but new research suggests that too much exercise may he...
Major Women's Health Study Supports Hormone Replacement Therapy in Early Menopause
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 1, 2024
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Hormone replacement therapy can safely ease middle-aged women's symptoms during early menopause, data from a major women's health study show.
Women younger than 60 can use hormone replacement to treat symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats without significantly incre...
Years Prior to Menopause Are Danger Zone for Depression
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 1, 2024
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Women approaching menopause appear to be at higher risk of depression, a new review indicates.
Women in the transition period prior to menopause are 4...
Women's Heart Risks Rise Sharply After Menopause
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2024
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Menopause may cause a big shift in plaque buildup in women's arteries, quickly bringing their heart risk to levels that equal men's, a new study finds.
"After menopause, women have much less estrogen and shift to a more testosterone-heavy profile,"explained study lead au...
Hormonal Meds for Birth Control, Menopause Linked to Brain Tumors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2024
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The contraceptive injection Depo-Provera and two drugs used for menopause relief could be linked to a heightened risk for brain tumors in some women, a new study warns.
Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) increased the risk of intracranial meningioma 5.6-fold if u...
Female Whales Undergo Menopause, and Scientists Now Know Why
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2024
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Why humans, five whale species and some chimpanzees are the only known mammals to go through menopause has long been a mystery.
Now, researchers at the University of Exeter in the U.K. think they've found the answer: It's all about survival of the species.
It turns...
Early Menopause Can Mean Earlier Retirements for Women
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2024
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Early menopause influences how working women feel about their ability to do a good job.
That's the key takeaway from a study of more than 2,600 Finnish women recently published online in the journal
Some Women Escape the Mental Health Effects of Menopause: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2024
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Menopause is thought to trigger mood changes among women, with changes in female hormone levels contributing to anxiety, depression and stress.
However, a new study says some women are at more risk than others for menopause-linked mental health issues, and many escape th...
Try Mindfulness, Talk Therapy to Ease Mood, Memory Issues of Menopause
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 28, 2024
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Mindfulness meditation and cognitive behavioral therapy can help ease the mood and sleep problems associated with menopause, a new review says.
Women experienced statistically significant improvements in anxiety and depression following mindfulness therapy and cognitive ...
Hormone Replacement Therapy Could Ease Depression Around Menopause
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 26, 2024
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Hormone replacement therapy might help women avoid depression as they go through menopause, a new study finds.
Women treated with hormone therapy at a menopause clinic in Ontario, Canada, experienced a reduction in their symptoms of depression, researchers report Feb. 21...
Treating Vaginal Dryness Around and After Menopause
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 21, 2024
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Postmenopausal or peri-menopausal women are often hampered by vaginal dryness, which can put the brakes on a healthy sex life.
It doesn't have to stay that way, experts advised. Numerous products are available to help maintain vaginal lubrication.
"After and around...
Combo of Hot Flashes, Migraine Sends Heart Risks Sky High
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2024
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As if painful migraines, hot flashes and night sweats weren't bad enough, many women in menopause are facing a significantly bigger threat.
New research suggests that women with both migraines and vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes and night sweats) are significantly more l...
How Art Therapy Can Ease the Transition Through Menopause
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 15, 2024
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Art therapy has the potential to help women deal with menopause, a new study reports.
Creative arts therapies combined with nutrition education significantly improved quality of life, stress, anxiety and body image in a group of overweight women who had entered menopause...
Hormonal Changes May Help Trigger Rheumatoid Arthritis in Women
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2024
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Women are four to five times more likely than men to develop early-onset rheumatoid arthritis, and a few hormonal factors could be why, new research suggests.
Entering menopause early (before age 45), taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and having four or more kids...
Timing of Menopause Could Affect a Woman's Muscle Loss
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2023
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Women who enter menopause early could be at increased risk of muscle loss in their senior years, a new study suggests.
Conversely, the more extended a woman's reproductive period, the lower the risk of declining muscle mass as measured by handgrip strength.
"This s...
'Couch Potato' Lifestyle Could Raise Women's Odds for Fibroids
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 30, 2023
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Women in a Chinese study who sat for more than six hours each day faced substantially higher odds of developing uterine fibroids before menopause, a new study has found.
Overall, more sedentary women had double the risk of developing the often painful and harmful uterine...
Managing Your Heart Health Through Menopause
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 4, 2023
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Women can help protect their heart health as they go through menopause.
The American Heart Association (AHA) offers some tips for protecting that most critical organ while hormone levels and body composition change.
"More women in the U.S. are living longer, and a ...
Female Chimps May Experience Menopause, Too
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 27, 2023
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New research finds the first proof that wild female chimpanzees experience menopause, similar to humans.
The study was part of two decades of research in the Ngogo community of wild chimpanzees in western Uganda's Kibale National Park.
"In societies around the worl...
Menopause Bring New Risks for Women's Heart Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 20, 2023
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The risk of having heart disease grows as a woman ages, so women need to be familiar with their heart disease risk factors, the American Heart Association (AHA) says.
Menopause factors into this risk in several different ways, with age, estrogen, symptoms and other body ...
Estrogen Could Be Key to Women's Brain Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 28, 2023
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Being exposed to more estrogen throughout life -- or a longer reproductive life span -- may be good for the brain, according to new research that found a lower risk of cerebral small vessel disease in women who had more cumulative exposure.
Cerebral small vessel disease...
Timing of Hot Flashes Could Give Clues to Alzheimer's Risk
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 27, 2023
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Hot flashes and night sweats top the list of bothersome symptoms for women going through menopause.
Now, a new study suggests that hot flashes, especially during sleep, may be more than a nuisance: They may foreshadow Alzheimer's disease.
And the more hot fla...
More Women Using Cannabis to Help Ease Menopause Symptoms
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 27, 2023
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Women over 50 are turning to weed in droves, and menopause symptoms may be one big reason why, new research suggests
These women may not necessarily be getting the results they're looking for, however. That's according to menopause experts who say it's not clear from lim...
Early-Life Removal of Ovaries Could Bring Faster Aging
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- September 14, 2023
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Premenopausal women who have surgery to remove the ovaries (oophorectomy) and fallopian tubes may face chronic medical conditions and a decline in physical functioning, new research warns.
"The study is important because it emphasizes information that we already know, an...
More Stress, Higher Odds for A-Fib in Women After Menopause
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 31, 2023
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Postmenopausal women who are stressed, depressed or have trouble sleeping may face an increased risk of a common heart rhythm disorder, new research suggests.
The study, of nearly 84,000 women over the age of 50, found that certain psychological factors were linked to t...
Hormone Replacement Therapy May Raise a Woman's Risk for Chronic Reflux
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 3, 2023
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Some women take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to combat the hot flashes and night sweats that accompany menopause, but a new study review suggests hormone therapy may increase a woman's risk for developing heartburn.
Women who take or have ever taken hormones are at ...
Hormone Replacement Therapy Might Raise Women's Risk for Dementia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 29, 2023
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THURSDAY, June 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Women taking hormone replacement therapy to ease symptoms of menopause might face an increased risk of dementia later in life, a new study indicates.
Women who received estrogen-progestin therapy had a 24% increased risk of de...
Menopause & Your Diet: Foods to Choose and Avoid
- Sue Benzuly, RN HealthDay Reporter
- June 26, 2023
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Menopause, a natural stage in a woman's life, brings a host of changes and challenges. One aspect that is crucial to consider is nutrition.
Eating the right foods and avoiding others can help you navigate this change with vitality and optimal health.
This article w...
When Menopause Comes Early: Symptoms & Treatment
- Miriam Jones Bradley, RN HealthDay Reporter
- June 23, 2023
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While women generally understand that at a certain age they will go through "the change,"officially known as menopause, some women find themselves dealing with it much earlier than expected.
Early and premature menopause affect up to 5% of women. What is early menopause...
Hot Flashes & What to Do About Them
- Miriam Jones Bradley, RN HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2023
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Hot flashes are a common -- and uncomfortable -- symptom of menopause.
More than 80% of menopausal women experience sudden, often debilitating bursts of heat that last several minutes...
When Does Menopause Start? What to Expect at Any Age
- Sue Benzuly, RN HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2023
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Menopause is a natural phase in a woman's life. If you suspect you are experiencing symptoms, you may wonder at what age does menopause start.
Typically, it occurs between 45 and 55 years of age. This article will tell you what you need to know about early and premature...
The Most Common Menopause Medications, Explained
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- June 20, 2023
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Menopause can usher in an array of bothersome symptoms, and finding effective relief becomes a priority for many women. The good news: Medications can help manage these symptoms and improve your overall quality of life.
Read on to learn about the most common menopause me...
Your Sex Life Doesn't Have to Suffer During Menopause
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- June 19, 2023
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Let's talk about menopause and its impact on your sex life. We all know that this phase of life can bring about some changes, like a lower sex drive and vaginal dryness. But here's the thing: you don't have to suffer through it. In this article, we will break down how menopaus...
Treating Menopause Symptoms: Medications, Lifestyle & Self-Care
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- June 19, 2023
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Navigating the changes and discomforts of menopause can be a frustrating experience for many women. Daily life can be significantly affected by symptoms ranging from hot flashes and mood swings to sleep disturbances and vaginal dryness.
Treating those symptoms may requir...
The Most Common Menopause Symptoms You Should Know
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- June 15, 2023
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Menopause, a natural stage of a woman's life marking the end of menstruation, can bring many physical and emotional changes that may leave her feeling bewildered and alone. Hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings can disrupt her daily routine and affect her overall well-bein...
Could a Nitroglycerin Patch Ease Hot Flashes?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 6, 2023
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A new study on using nitroglycerin patches to help women with frequent hot flashes caused by menopause has delivered mixed results.
The benefits of wearing these patches -- long used as chest pain medication -- were modest. They also were short-lived, with any benefits ...
One Form of Menopause Hormone Therapy Might Raise Blood Pressure
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2023
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Women who use estrogen to ease menopause symptoms may see their blood pressure rise -- but the way they take the hormone may determine that, a large new study suggests.
The study, of over 100,000 menopausal women on estrogen therapy, found that pills seemed to have a gre...
FDA Approves First Nonhormonal Drug to Ease Menopause Hot Flashes
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 13, 2023
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first nonhormonal medication aimed at easing menopause hot flashes.
The new pill, called Veozah (fezolinetant), is from a class of drugs called neurokinin 3 (NK3) receptor antagonists. It targets a specific bra...
Billions Spent on Easing Menopause Symptoms, Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 27, 2023
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Menopause symptoms are costly business, with billions spent on treating hot flashes, night sweats and lost sleep, a new study finds.
Timing of Menopause Could Influence a Woman's Risk for Alzheimer's
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2023
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TUESDAY, April 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Women are known to be at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease than men, and now a new brain scan study suggests the timing of both menopause and hormone replacement therapy use may play a role in this increased risk.