Menopause
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More Women Report First Hip Fracture in Their 60s
The number of women in their 60s who reported their first hip fracture grew by 50% from 2009 to 2018.
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Scientists Create First Map of a Human Ovary: What to Know
This research will go further than fertility, providing a valuable resource to scientists studying diseases and other conditions related to the...
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From Stigma to Support: Raising Awareness of Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse affects more than half of all women eventually and gets worse with age, but adequate screening can ensure appropriate...
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Hormone Therapy After 65 a Good Option for Most Women
Benefits and risk after age 65 vary, but a menopause expert says, "The best time to stop HT is when you die."
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Debate Arises Over Ovarian Tissue Transplants to Delay Menopause
The procedure is touted as improving quality of life by reducing menopause symptoms.
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Weight Loss in Later-Life Women: More Than Diet, Exercise
Aging in older women, more than menopause alone, can lead to weight gain that is often not manageable with exercise and diet.
From the Journals
Vegan diet may curb hot flashes by altering the gut microbiome
“The targeted and untargeted gut microbiome analysis was robust and revealed important changes in the gut microbiome composition in response to a...
From the Journals
Insufficient sleep impairs women’s insulin sensitivity
“What we’re seeing is that more insulin is needed to normalize glucose levels in the women under conditions of sleep restriction.”
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Digital tool clarifies menopause symptoms
The digital tool can be used by both doctors and patients to help women work through their symptoms.
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No more hot flashes? AI device could stop menopause symptom
The device would automatically prompt cooling in less than a second, which could effectively stop the hot flash in its tracks or at least help to...
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Postmenopausal testosterone for low libido only, doctors say
“Despite this preponderance of scientific evidence and recommendations, the myths about testosterone die hard, including that it improves women’s...