Menopause is commonly considered a risk factor for heart disease, as the protective effect of estrogen declines. However, in a new study, researchers found that postmenopausal women had a lower risk of dying from heart attack than did men of similar ages.
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Women Over 50 are Smashing Fertility Records by Giving Birth More Now Than Ever Before
We generally think that after women go through menopause, around age 50, their child-bearing years are behind them, and any new children in their lives will be grandchildren. A pregnant woman over 50 is a rare sight. But data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that, while not widespread, births to women 50 and older do happen — more now than ever before.
Why Menopause Isn’t the Sex Killer You Thought It Was
A woman’s sex drive isn’t as affected by menopause as we once thought.
Hormones May Help Younger Women With Hot Flashes, Study Finds
There’s more evidence that hormone therapy might not be so bad for women just starting menopause.
The latest Cochrane review supports the evidence that taking hormones
does not lower the risk of heart disease for women past menopause.
Cochrane reviews are meant to be authoritative, top-line
recommendations.
Drug Helps Breast Cancer Patients Avoid Early Menopause
Breast cancer chemotherapy can trigger an unfortunate side effect for some patients — early menopause. But a new study suggests that adding the drug goserelin to chemotherapy cuts the odds of that happening in women with certain early-stage breast cancers.
New Study Links Hormone Replacement Therapy To Increased Ovarian Cancer Risk
New research shows women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to combat the symptoms of menopause are at a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer.
Study Finds Link Between Early Menopause and CFS
A newfound link between chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and early menopause was reported online today in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS).
Are Common Chemicals Associated with Earlier Onset of Menopause?
A study of a representative sample of US women shows a clinically significant association between early menopause and exposure to 15 different endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) commonly found in personal care products, plastics, and packaging. The magnitude of the effect, the researchers said, was greater than that documented for smoking on menopause but they caution that their results do not establish cause and effect.
How Throwing Away Your Saucepans, Avoiding Clingfilm and Other Wacky Ideas Can Delay the Menopause
Weight gain, aging looks, lower sex drive and a greater risk of heart disease, some types of cancer and the crumbling bone disease, osteoporosis. No wonder most women dread the menopause and would like to put it off as long as possible.
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Menopause
No one wants to talk about menopause. But let’s face it—if you’re suffering, it’s time to speak up.