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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. -
Hormone therapy may lead to improved cognitive function
Study demonstrates cognitive benefits of transdermal estradiol in combination with an oral progesterone for postmenopausal women Hormones affect just about everything that goes on in a woman's body, from reproductive function and sexual libido to weight gain and overall mood. A new study shows how,... Read more. -
Endogenous Sex Hormones and Incident Cardiovascular Disease in Post-Menopausal Women
This study suggests that postmenopausal women with a higher ratio of testosterone to estradiol are at elevated risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), coronary heart disease, and heart failure events, even though a higher level of estradiol was found to be associated with lower risk for coronary... Read more. -
Climara 50mcg Patch Shortage
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) have reported an anticipated shortage of CLIMARA 50 mcg transdermal patches with supply due to return on 31 July 2018. Read more. -
Diet and the start of the menopause
In the first UK study examining the relationship between diet and the start of the menopause researchers have found certain food groups could affect the age at which the menopause begins. Research by the University of Leeds has examined the links between diet and the onset of menopause in British w... Read more. -
Anxiety and bone health
Higher levels of anxiety increase fracture risk in postmenopausal women. Anxiety has already been shown to take its toll on the human body in many ways, including increased risk for heart disease and gastrointestinal disorders. Now a new study demonstrates how anxiety levels are linked to an increa... Read more. -
Severity of menopause symptoms could help predict heart disease
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in women. A study of 138 menopausal women examined the association of mood, symptoms, and quality of life measures with the key markers of vascular aging, a major risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Study results were publ... Read more. -
ESHRE Companion guidelines on the management of premature ovarian insufficiency
The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) guideline offers best practice advice on the care of women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), both primary and secondary. The patient population comprises women younger than 40 years (which includes Turner Syn... Read more.
