Perimenopause
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Category : Menopause health : Health & Medical
Use of Systemic Hormone Therapy After Age 65
Is hormone therapy safe and effective in women over age 65 with vasomotor symptoms of menopause, and what should clinicians consider when prescribing for their older patients?
Frequent Hot Flashes Linked to Heart Disease Risk
Menopausal women who have lots of hot flashes could face a higher risk for early-stage heart disease, a new study suggests. WebMD explains.
Menopause and Alternative Therapy
Learn more from WebMD about complementary and alternative therapy for the symptoms of menopause.
Menopause and Perimenopause-Health Tools
Health tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health.Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Should I use estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) after a hysterectomy and oophorectomy? Should I use hormone ...
Black Cohosh a Bust for Hot Flashes
Millions of women have taken black cohosh to reduce hot flashes and other menopause-related symptoms, but the most rigorous study of the herbal supplement ever conducted shows no evidence that it works.
Elective Bilateral Oophorectomy at the Time of Hysterectomy
Do the majority of ob/gyns recommend bilateral oophorectomy at the time of hysterectomy in most women? This new study takes a look.
Hormone Therapy May Work Only for Women With Hot Flashes
Study finds gains in memory, sleep and focus aren't universal
Metabolic Syndrome and Postmenopausal Breast Cancer
What is the connection between metabolic syndrome and the development of breast cancer in postmenopausal women? This new study explains.
Did Men's Yen for Younger Women Cause Menopause?
Study found bias may have sidelined older women sexually, prompted changes that led to infertility
Premature Ovarian Failure and Vitamin D, Zinc, and Copper
Is there a possible connection between low levels of certain trace elements, such as vitamin D, and premature ovarian failure?
Red Clover Extract Helps Vaginal Dryness
A red-clover extract may help symptoms of vaginal dryness in healthy, postmenopausal women.
Premature Menopause
WebMD provides an overview of premature menopause, including its symptoms and diagnosis.
Estrogen Won't Make Women Sharper After Menopause, Study Finds
Researchers see no brain benefits even in early postmenopause
Counseling Patients for Lifestyle Change
How can lifestyle counseling as an intervention work to improve chronic disease management as well as patient and clinician satisfaction?
Early Menopause Predicts Future CHD and Stroke
Does early menopause predict the future development of cardiovascular diseases in some women? This study investigates the possible correlation.
Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis, Other Risk Factors
Are postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at an increased risk for other diseases and, if so, which ones?
Different Patterns of E2 & FSH Change in SWAN
As women transition through menopause, how do their rates of FSH and other reproductive hormones shift, and does racial/ethnic background potentially play a role in these changes?
Effects of Low-fat Diet on Serum Lipids in Women
What effect does a low-fat diet have on lipids in both premenopausal and postmenopausal women? This new study looks at the numbers.
Soy for Menopause
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