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Thin and brittle bones strongly linked to women's heart disease risk
Thin and brittle bones are strongly linked to women's heart disease risk, with thinning of the lower (lumbar) spine, top of the thigh bone (femoral neck), and hip especially predictive of a heightened heart attack and stroke risk, suggests research in the journal Heart. Osteoporosis, often dubbed b... Read more. -
Total knee replacement may be more painful for vitamin-D deficient postmenopausal women
Vitamin D is a critical part of a healthy diet. Among other benefits, it has been shown to protect against bone disease and maintain soft tissue health. A new study suggests that it may also play a role in the degree of postoperative pain postmenopausal women experience after undergoing total knee r... Read more. -
Age at the menopause can be assessed using predictive modelling
The natural menopause occurs when the menstrual periods cease due to the naturally decreased ovary function. There is a significant interindividual variation in the age at natural menopause but, on average, women undergo it around the age of 51 in Western countries. Furthermore, the length of the pr... Read more. -
Experimental treatment offers hope of fertility for early menopausal women
Menopause typically signals the end of a woman's ability to become pregnant. However, in a small new study, a novel approach of administering platelet-rich plasma and gonadotropins near the ovarian follicles is showing promise in restoring ovarian function. Study results are published online today i... Read more. -
A good night's sleep could do wonders for your sex life
Study suggests that poor sleep quality, not duration, can lead to female sexual dysfunction The importance of getting a good night's sleep cannot be overstated. Lack of sleep can lead to a number of health problems and affect a woman's overall quality of life. A new study suggests that insufficient... Read more. -
Menopausal Hormone Therapy Shortages in Australia – Update 22 February 2021
There has been a recent shortage of a number of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) preparations and some of these have now been or soon will be resolved: Oral MHT Duavive – supply due to be resolved by end January 2022 Transdermal Estradot 100 – supply due to be resolved by the end of March ... Read more. -
Hormone therapy shown to reduce effects of nocturia in postmenopausal women
Study suggests that various types of hormone therapy are effective in reducing the number of times during the night that postmenopausal women are woken up by the need to urinate As women age, they are more likely to wake up in the middle of the night to pass urine. The loss of estrogen during the m... Read more. -
Vaginal pessaries prove effective in treating pelvic organ prolapse long-term
The aging population combined with increasing obesity rates has resulted in more women experiencing pelvic organ prolapse. Common treatment options include pelvic reconstructive surgery or the use of pessaries to prop up descending organs. A new study evaluated the long-term effectiveness of pessari... Read more. -
How has Covid-19 affected the treatment of osteoporosis?
IOF, NOF and ESCEO survey captures profound alterations in global osteoporosis care, assessment and treatment, including delays in DXA scanning, interrupted supply of medicines and delivery of medication, and increase in telemedicine consultations. A global survey of healthcare providers by the Int... Read more. -
Severe menopause symptoms often accompany premature ovarian insufficiency
Hot flushes, insomnia, and vaginal dryness are commonly reported symptoms that accompany the menopause transition. A new study suggests that such symptoms--especially psychological and sexual problems--are worse for women who have premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) than for women undergoing natur... Read more. -
Is menopause to blame for increased forgetfulness and lack of attention?
If you're a bit more forgetful or having more difficulty processing complex concepts than in the past, the problem may be your menopause stage. A new study claims that menopause stage is a key determinant of cognition and, contrary to previous studies, shows that certain cognitive declines may conti... Read more. -
Menopausal Hormone Therapy Shortages in Australia - Update 9 December 2020
There has been a recent shortage of a number of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) preparations and some of these have now been or soon will be resolved: Oral MHT Femoston 1/10 – resolved Duavive – supply due to be resolved by April 2021 Angeliq - resolved Transdermal Climara – resolved E... Read more. -
Premature Menopause, Clonal Hematopoiesis, and Coronary Artery Disease in Postmenopausal Women
Research investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital have found that women with premature menopause often exhibit certain blood cell changes that elevate their risk of developing coronary artery disease. Results of the study, which included whole-genome sequencing of nearly 20k wom... Read more. -
Cognition decline after the menopause transition
Women often complain of being more forgetful during the transition from premenopause to perimenopause to postmenopause. Such declines in memory after menopause appear independent of chronologic age. A new study sought to identify whether mitochondrial function might be a determinant of cognition dur... Read more. -
Importance of sex to women as they age
Despite a common belief that women lose interest in sex as they age, a new study demonstrates that a significant percentage of women continue to rate sex as important throughout midlife. The study also identified those factors affecting which women continue to value sex most. Study results were to b... Read more. -
Menopause symptoms and your heart
Menopause is accompanied by numerous symptoms that can interfere with a woman's quality of life, but can they also cause health problems? A new study suggests that they can, with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in women who have two or more moderate to severe symptoms. Study results were... Read more. -
Early Menopause Webinars – 3 Part Series
Want to Know more about Early Menopause? Early menopause changes you. You physically have changed. You emotionally change. You psychologically change. Join a panel of leading experts and women with lived experience of early menopause with an opportunity to ask your questions. Click on lin... Read more. -
A Current Affair - Linking Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) and Breast Cancer
On 23 September, A Current Affair screened a segment featuring Blanche D’Alpuget (the late Bob Hawke’s wife) which may raise some concerns for your patients. In the segment she discusses how she was diagnosed with breast cancer after her MHT dosage was increased. Dr Kerryn Phelps was also interviewe... Read more. -
Age, education, and surgical history affect hormone use after oophorectomy
Removal of the ovaries before natural menopause (surgical menopause) often exacerbates menopause symptoms and places women at increased risk for heart disease, osteoporosis, and cognitive decline. A new study identified the frequency of hormone therapy (HT) use and factors that determine who is more... Read more. -
Non-hormonal treatment for menopausal symptoms offers hope of relief
A non-hormonal therapy to treat hot flashes and other symptoms associated with menopause was found to be effective in a recent clinical trial, according to a published study by a team of researchers including faculty from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Fezolinetant, an oral, non-hor... Read more.
