Menopause

At the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health conference, held March 2 through 5 in St. Louis, Missouri, Michael Krychman, digital editor for Contemporary OB/GYN® talked with Barb Dehn, NP, from El Camino Women’s Medical Group in Mountain View, California, about the importance of helping professional women cope with menopause.

A look at vaginal laser surgery for overactive bladder syndrome.

A new study suggests that ospemifene can reduce harmful bacteria and significantly contribute to vaginal health in postmenopausal women.

Investigators identify a strong association between exposure to air pollution and bone mineral loss in postmenopausal women.

Further adding to the discussion surrounding the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, an analysis of data from the SWAN Multipollutant Study suggests increased exposure to phthlates was linked to a 30-63% increase in risk of developing diabetes among White women in midlife.

The US Food and Drug Administration has accepted the Biologics License Application (BLA) for a proposed biosimilar of denosumab (Prolia and Xgeva; Amgen) for treatment of various conditions.

A recent study analyzed the effect artificially sweetened beverages have on urinary incontinence in women.

POLL: How do you compare with your colleagues in your comfort level for prescribing hormone replacement therapy for symptoms of menopause.

A new study in Menopause found body dissatisfaction to be a primary cause of eating disorders, especially during perimenopause.

If approved, DARE-HRT1 would become the first FDA-approved monthly intravaginal ring to deliver both estrogen and progestin hormone therapy.

Rebecca Thurston, PhD, sits down to discuss her research presented at the NAMS Annual Meeting on vasomotor symptoms and cardiovascular health.

For World Menopause Month, we revisit some of this year’s top menopause articles.

Rebecca Thurston, PhD, sits down to discuss the latest news from the North American Menopause Society Annual Meeting.

History of migraine may be associated with poor sleep in premenopausal and perimenopausal women, according to research presented at the North American Menopause Society Annual Meeting.

Traumatic experiences are associated with lower levels of sex hormones in midlife women, especially those with short sleep, according to research presented at the North American Menopause Society Annual Meeting.

A presentation at the North American Menopause Society Annual Meeting outlined the approval status and effectiveness of various pharmacologic treatments of vasomotor symptoms.

In a presentation at the North American Menopause Society Annual Meeting, a study found that women may be more inclined to gain weight during the menopause transition.

Women with diabetes are more susceptible to early menopause, according to a study presented at the North American Menopause Society Annual Meeting.

Hormone therapy was linked as a potential preventative treatment for adhesive capsulitis in menopausal women, according to a study presented at the North American Menopause Society Annual Meeting.

In a presentation at the North American Menopause Society Annual Meeting, investigators found these signs of menopause are 2 very separate symptoms and have different effects on stress and depression in menopausal women.

More women are using medical cannabis for menopause-related symptoms, according to research recently published in Menopause.

Women with shorter menstrual cycles may reach menopause earlier and experience more severe symptoms overall, according to research in Menopause.

Genevieve Neal-Perry, MD, PhD, sits down with Contemporary OB/GYN to discuss positive data from a recent phase 3 study evaluating fezolinetant (Astellas) for vasomotor symptoms (VMS).

The 2022 position statement confirms hormone therapy as the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms in menopause and includes updated guidelines for age- and condition-specific treatment plans.

New research from a team of investigators in Europe suggests hormonal changes during menopause could explain up to 10% of the increase in LDL-C associated with the transition to menopause among aging women

Vaginal estradiol tablets produced significant changes in vaginal microbiota and metabolome with a lowering pH, especially in women with highly divers bacterial communities at baseline, according to a secondary analysis in JAMA Network Open.

A Canadian study published in the journal Menopause found a significant link between rotating shift work and delayed onset of menopause.

Women with laparoscopically confirmed endometriosis are at significantly higher risk for early natural menopause (ENM), and this risk was greater for nulliparous women and women who never reported using oral contraceptives, according to a study in JAMA Network Open.

New research from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) suggests assessments of anti-Mullerian hormone levels could help clinicians predict or detect bone loss among premenopausal women.