The estrogen-lilke properties of isoflavones found in soyfoods
may ease menopausal symptoms and lower the risk of
osteoporosis and heart disease.
menopause
Do alternative therapies help with menopause?
A recent study examined the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to help women as they transition into menopause.…
Early-onset menopause may predict CVD
Women who experience hot flashes and night sweats earlier in life are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease (CVD)…
Guiding your patients through menopause
The more you know about menopause, the more you can help patients understand and cope with symptoms.
Later onset of menstruation, menopause may be associated with longer life
Women who start menstruation and experience menopause later in life may have increased chances of living to be 90, according…
Longer estrogen exposure improves cognitive function
Based on a new study, postmenopausal women may see improved cognitive function with endogenous estrogen exposure (EEE). (more…)
Nitroglycerin ointment slightly increases bone mineral density in postmenopausal women
Nitroglycerin ointment applied at bedtime for 2 years slightly increased bone mineral density in postmenopausal women states a study in…
Study: Premature menopause may affect later-life cognition
Premature menopause is associated with long-term negative effects on cognitive function, suggests a study in BJOG: An International Journal of…
USPSTF recommends against hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women to prevent chronic conditions
In a draft recommendation statement, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against the use of combined estrogen and…
Wrist fractures may predict more serious fractures in postmenopausal women
Wrist fractures among women younger than 65 may predict more serious fractures in other parts of their bodies later in…
