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Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
MAIN POINTS The Australasian Menopause Society does not recommend the use of compounded bioidentical hormone therapy in any form. Many pharmaceutical-grade, approved menopause hormone therapies (MHTs) prescribed by your doctor are ‘body-identical’ – i.e. they contain hormones identical to those ... Read more. -
9 myths and misunderstandings about Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)
MAIN POINTS Many of the myths about MHT come from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) studies of 2002 and 2004. New information about MHT means doctors better understand the risks and benefits of MHT. MHT is the best way to control menopausal symptoms and gives some women health benefits. Combi... Read more. -
Lifestyle and behaviour changes for menopausal symptoms
MAIN POINTS Many women wonder if lifestyle and behaviour changes can help with menopausal symptoms. Studies have shown mixed results for lifestyle changes, so speak with your doctor if you have any questions. Maintaining healthy weight might be helpful as there is evidence that weight gain can ... Read more. -
Misinterpretation of WHI results decreased use of hormones, even in women not at risk
9 January 2019: A study analyzed SWAN data to document decrease in hormone therapy initiation and continuation; many younger symptomatic women needlessly went without relief Few studies have been as responsible for changing the course of treatment of menopause symptoms to the extent that the... Read more. -
HRT tablets increase risk of blood clots in women
9 January 2019: Women who use certain types of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are at a higher risk of developing potentially life-threatening blood clots, new research has confirmed. The study, undertaken by researchers at The University of Nottingham and published in the BMJ, found that ... Read more. -
Hormone therapy may be best defense against knee osteoarthritis
7 January 2019: There is an ongoing debate regarding the relationship between knee osteoarthritis and hormone therapy (HT), with small-scale studies providing mixed results. A new large-scale study from Korea shows that women receiving HT had a significantly lower prevalence of symptomatic kn... Read more. -
Persistent hot flushes may lead to increased risk of breast cancer
3 January 2019: A study followed women from the Women's Health Initiative trials for nearly 18 years to examine association between persistent vasomotor symptoms and breast cancer incidence and mortality Studies examining the association between vasomotor symptoms (VMS) and breast canc... Read more. -
Insufficient nutrition during fetal development may lead to early menopause
5 December 2018: Study demonstrates association between prenatal exposure to famine and early reproductive ageing Previous studies have demonstrated that fetal malnutrition can lead to adult chronic disorders such as type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease. A new study out of China now s... Read more. -
Update on vaginal laser therapy
9 November 2018: Earlier this week, Professor Chris Maher a urogynaecologist from the University of Queensland and Dr Melissa Buttini, a gynaecologist at the Wesley Hospital in Brisbane raised some serious questions about vaginal laser treatment of genitourinary syndrome of the menopause (G... Read more. -
Midlife women transitioning to menopause have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome, which predisposes to heart disease and type 2 diabetes
Midlife women transitioning to menopause may be able to lower their risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes, if they exercise more or eat a lower calorie diet, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Metabolic sy... Read more. -
Early onset of menopause and diabetes may limit life span
Only in science fiction novels can scientists predict people's lifespans. However, researchers have advanced the understanding of those risk factors that adversely affect mortality rates. A new study concludes that women who experienced early menopause lived shorter lives and spent fewer years witho... Read more. -
World Menopause Day 2018: Media Release
16 October 2018: Sexual wellbeing after menopause - World Menopause Day 2018. The theme of this year’s World Menopause Day is “Sexual wellbeing after menopause”. Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being related to sexuality. After menopause it is no... Read more. -
Sexual well-being after menopause: an International Menopause Society White Paper
Sexual wellbeing frequently declines following the menopause transition and can be associated with significant personal and relationship distress. This distress is the hallmark of female sexual dysfunction (FSD). The International Menopause Society is working to increase awareness of FSD and to prov... Read more. -
Obesity and vitamin D deficiency may indicate greater risk for breast cancer
Vitamin D is already well known for its benefits in building healthy bones. A new study supports the idea that it also may reduce cancer risk as well as breast cancer mortality, especially in women with a lower body mass index. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer in women worldwide a... Read more. -
Risk of early menopause and exercise
The amount of physical activity that women undertake is not linked to their risk of early menopause, according to the largest study ever to investigate this question. Until now, there have been conflicting findings about the relation between physical activity and menopause, with some studies sugges... Read more. -
Chemotherapy may lead to early menopause in young women with lung cancer
A study suggests chemotherapy may cause acute amenorrhea leading to early menopause in women with lung cancer. The study is the first to comment on amenorrhea rates in women younger than 50, concluding that women with lung cancer who desire future fertility should be educated about risks and options... Read more. -
New guidelines for the evaluation and treatment of perimenopausal depression
New "Guidelines for the Evaluation and Treatment of Perimenopausal Depression: Summary and Recommendations have been co-published in Journal of Women's Health and Menopause: The Journal of The North American Menopause Society. The Guidelines are published online here in Journal o... Read more. -
Nonhormone Prescription Options for Hot Flushes
James A Simon, MD, CCD, NCMP, IF, FACOG Clinical Professor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology The George Washington University School of Medicine Washington, DC Dr Simon explains the efficacy of nonhormone options for hot flushes. Read more. -
Update on Femoston Conti Shortage
The supplier of Femoston Conti has advised that the recent supply shortage of Femoston Conti has been restored. Pharmacies across Australia are currently being restocked. No other Femoston product has been affected by the shortage. Read more. -
About vaginal dryness
SWAN data demonstrate lack of communication when it comes to vaginal itching and burning that occurs during the menopause transition, but few women are taking action to correct the problem It's a common problem that only gets worse during the menopause transition; yet, no one wants to talk about it... Read more.
