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Life Transitions
Calcium supplementation could increase risk of death in older adults with cardiovascular disease
May 09, 2022
An analysis of data from a Cleveland Clinic database indicates calcium supplementation in older adults with aortic stenosis was linked to an increased risk of mortality and worsening aortic stenosis.
NSAID use may reduce effectiveness of osteoporosis therapies
May 09, 2022
Data from a cohort of 5000 patients indicates that NSAID use may negatively affect clodronate therapy in older women.
Exposure to PFAS increases risk of diabetes in midlife women
April 15, 2022
Data from an analysis of a SWAN substudy suggests increased exposure to PFAS was linked to an increased risk of incident diabetes during midlife among women.
Midlife overweight status linked to higher morbidity
March 24, 2022
A recent study found overweight status in midlife, compared to normal body mass index, was linked to a higher burden of morbidity and greater proportion of life lived with morbidity.
Fezolinetant demonstrates topline results in long-term phase 3 study for VMS
March 11, 2022
Astellas announced positive data from its study investigating the long-term safety of fezolinetant for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause.
Study shows strong correlation between female pattern hair loss and BMI in postmenopausal women
March 01, 2022
More than half of postmenopausal women experience female pattern hair loss, according to a cross-sectional study in the journal Menopause.
Statin use in midlife women
February 04, 2022
Risk assessment, lifestyle counseling, adverse effects, and medication management.
Menstrual cycle length affects future vascular health
December 28, 2021
According to a recent study, women who experience stable menstrual cycles during the menopause transition have a significantly higher cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk later in life than those who have a late increase in cycle length.
Midlife vision impairment and depressive symptoms
December 02, 2021
Midlife women with early-stage vision impairment are significantly more likely to develop depressive symptoms, according to a study in the journal Menopause, which used data from the Michigan site of the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN).
Menopause preparedness for patient, provider, and policymaker
October 27, 2021
A more standardized approach to menopause preparedness, including educating both patients and providers, is needed to improve care and quality of life for individuals during and after menopause, according to a study in the journal Menopause.