Extended Estrogen Therapy Aids Late-Life Cognition
Longer use of estrogen hormone therapy was associated with higher cognitive status in late life, study results show.
Menopause
Type and Timing of Menopausal Hormone Therapy May Affect Breast Cancer Risk
Use of menopausal hormonal therapy for 5 years around the start of menopause may be associated with increased risk for breast cancer.
Effect of Hormone Therapy on Muscle Mass in Postmenopausal Women
Although use of hormone therapy can have some protective effect on muscle mass in postmenopausal women, the benefit is small in the general population.
FDA Approves Diagnostic Test to Help Determine Menopausal Status
The FDA’s marketing approval was supported by data from 690 women (aged 42 to 62 years) who were enrolled in the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation.
USPSTF Releases Recommendation for Menopausal Hormone Therapy for Chronic Conditions
The USPSTF has released its final recommendation statement on the use of menopausal hormone therapy for the primary prevention of chronic conditions.
Women Should Be Screened for Obesity, Given Appropriate Education
The researchers note that the importance of weight management cannot be overemphasized, as cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in postmenopausal women.
Is It Time to Reconsider Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause?
Menopausal hormone therapy is not tied to any increase in long-term all-cause or cause-specific mortality, and mortality rates were nearly identical between the hormone therapy group and the placebo group.
Understanding CAM Use in Menopausal Women Is Essential
An increased provider understanding may improve provider-patient communication.
Trending Paleo Diet Seem to Have Major Health Benefits for Post-Menopausal Women
The trending Paleo diet may be beneficial in lowering cholesterol, decreasing body weight and reducing disease risks in postmenopausal women.
Earlier Menopause Linked to Everyday Chemical Exposures
Women whose bodies have high levels of chemicals found in plastics, personal-care products, common household items, and the environment experience menopause 2 to 4 years earlier than women with lower levels of these chemicals, according to a new study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
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