Top 10 menopause stories in 2022
For World Menopause Month, we revisit some of this year’s top menopause articles.
10. Statin use in midlife women
Risk assessment, lifestyle counseling, adverse effects, and medication management. Read more
9. Sleep apnea may worsen joint pain, fatigue in postmenopausal women
A study published in Menopause, the journal of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS), investigated the association between sleep apnea and the various physical and psychological symptoms that occur during menopause. Read more
8. Does bilateral oophorectomy impact dementia rates?
Bilateral oophorectomy is associated with an increased risk of dementia, according to findings from a prospective cohort study in the journal Menopause. Read more
7. New hormone therapy guidelines from the North American Menopause Society
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. Read more
6. Fezolinetant making waves for VMS
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). Read more
5. Short menstrual cycles may predict earlier menopause, worse symptoms in midlife
Women with shorter menstrual cycles may reach menopause earlier and experience more severe symptoms overall, according to research in Menopause. Read more
4. Medical cannabis popular among patients with menopause-related symptoms
More women are using medical cannabis for menopause-related symptoms, according to research recently published in Menopause. Read more
3. Which is worse: Night sweats or hot flashes?
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. Read more
2. Lower sex hormone levels linked to traumatic experiences
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. Read more
1. What happened at the NAMS 2022 Annual Meeting?
Rebecca Thurston, PhD, sits down to discuss the latest news from the North American Menopause Society Annual Meeting. Watch now
Study shows hormone therapy offers lasting benefits for women over 65
September 12th 2024A new study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society shows hormone therapy remains beneficial for women over 65, helping manage menopause symptoms like hot flashes and improving quality of life.
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Cognitive behavioral therapy could help mitigate sexual concerns during menopause
September 11th 2024A new study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Menopause Society found cognitive behavioral therapy can effectively address sexual concerns during menopause, improving overall well-being.
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Hot flashes disrupting REM sleep linked to heart disease risk
September 10th 2024In a recent study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society, 59% of nocturnal hot flashes occurred during the second half of the night, a time linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk.
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