Menopause
Conference Coverage
Migraine history linked to more severe hot flashes in postmenopausal women
Researchers suspect the association between vasomotor symptoms and migraine could result from a common cause in neurovascular dysregulation, but...
Conference Coverage
PCOS linked to menopausal urogenital symptoms but not hot flashes
The lack of an association between PCOS and severe vasomotor symptoms was surprising since each of these is linked to a greater risk of...
Conference Coverage
Updates to CDC’s STI guidelines relevant to midlife women too
An uptick in STIs, especially syphilis, in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women means the new STI recommendations from the CDC are relevant for...
Latest News
Moderate alcohol intake may curb subsequent diabetes after gestational diabetes
Women with a history of gestational diabetes who consumed 5.0-14.9 g/d had a decreased risk for incident type 2 diabetes compared to women with no...
From the Journals
Premature menopause a ‘warning sign’ for greater ASCVD risk
Clinical Review
2021 Update on female sexual health
Data on recent studies related to CO2 laser therapy and female sexual function plus a peer-to-peer discussion on laser safety, efficacy, and...
Opinion
Grandmothers, the Friendship Bench, and wisdom
The method has been empirically vetted and expanded to countries beyond, including the United States, said Dr. Alison M. Heru.
From the Editor
3 cases of hormone therapy optimized to match the patient problem
There are 5 different dose combinations of ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone acetate, ranging from 2.5 µg to 30 µg of ethinyl estradiol, and a...
Latest News
Hormone pellet safety data ‘not very reassuring at all’ for women
Patients receiving compounded pellet hormonal therapy had higher rates of abnormal uterine bleeding and hysterectomy, compared with patients on...
Conference Coverage
Pilot study: Hybrid laser found effective for treating genitourinary syndrome of menopause
Further studies are important to improve the understanding of "laser dosimetry, frequency of treatments, and longevity of effect.
Conference Coverage
Primary ovarian insufficiency requires long-term management of sequelae
It’s important that clinicians not only consider the potential cardiovascular risks associated with early menopause but also the risks to bone...