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UrduA new study has unveiled a striking connection between weight gain after the age of 35 and an increased risk of breast cancer, highlighting the urgent need for proactive weight monitoring in women’s health as they age. The research, which delves into the relationship between body mass index (BMI) changes and cancer risk, underscores how weight gain during key hormonal transitions could significantly influence breast cancer susceptibility.
Tag: Menopause
Menopause on the mind: how menopause changes our bodies and brains
Menopause still carries taboos despite it being such a common part of life, but discussing it helps inform people about their health and potential risks as they go through this stage of life. New research is pointing to how physical…
Bone Health Matters: Essential Tips for Women in Menopause
Strong bones and joints are essential for overall quality of life. They enable us to perform daily tasks, participate in activities we enjoy and maintain independence as we age. For women going through menopause, preserving bone and joint health is particularly important, as the risk of osteoporosis and fractures increases significantly during this time.
Menopause and midnight mayhem: 50% of women aged 45-64 report disrupted sleep
A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine shows that 50% of women aged 45-64 report sometimes, often, or always experiencing sleep disruption due to menopause.
Ovarian Cancer: Silent Killer
Ovarian cancer is often called the “silent killer”. Most of the time it has no symptoms in its early stages. By the time symptoms appear, the cancer may have already spread. This is why regular screenings are so important. Eugene…
Systematic review finds 3 medications with potential to treat vaginal symptoms of GSM in menopause
A systematic review of existing literature on genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) treatments found that vaginal estrogen, vaginal DHEA, oral ospemifene, and vaginal moisturizers may improve some GSM symptoms in the short term.
Perimenopause, menopause and … weightlifting? Expert explains value for bone health
Menopause affects women all the way to their bones, and that is why building skeletal health is especially important during perimenopause and after menopause, says May Al-Araji, MBChB, a women’s health and family medicine expert at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London.
Menopause is having a moment: Debunking common myths
Many women approach menopause with anxiety about the future. You’ve probably heard about it being a stressful time full of hot flashes, weight gain, and plummeting sex drive. The good news? Menopause is having a moment. That means heightened awareness, more resources dedicated to improving women’s health, and open discussions to ensure you get the information you need.
Daily Sauna Time Might Help Prevent Menopause-Related Weight Gain
New research performed with mice suggests that daily time in a warm environment such as a sauna might help older adults, especially women, combat age-related obesity and insulin resistance. The study shows the potential of heat treatments as a simple way to promote healthier aging.
NUTRITION 2024 Press Materials Available Now
Press materials are now available for NUTRITION 2024, the annual flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN). Top nutrition scientists and practitioners from around the world will gather to share the latest research findings on food and nutrition during the meeting in Chicago from June 29–July 2.
Removal of Ovaries Before Menopause Associated With Reduced White Matter in Brain
Women who have their ovaries removed before menopause, particularly before the age of 40, have reduced white matter integrity in multiple regions of the brain later in life.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Awarded $21 Million NIH Grant to Advance Understanding of Aging-Related Hormone
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have been awarded a $21 million grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to further advance understanding of an aging-related hormone known as follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), including its potential role in obesity, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Early menopause linked to greater risk for breast, and possibly ovarian cancer
Some women who experience menopause early—before age 40—have an increased risk for developing breast and ovarian cancer, according to research being presented Monday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.
Hot flashes in menopausal women may signal increased risk for heart and metabolic issues
Women experiencing moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms face a three times greater risk for metabolic-dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) compared to those with mild symptom severity, according to research being presented Monday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.
‘Good’ Fat Metabolism Changes Tied to Estrogen Loss, Not Necessarily to Aging
Brown fat metabolism decreases in older men and women, but the decrease in women is not necessarily tied to age, according to new research. The first-of-its-kind study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism and has been chosen as an APSselect article for May.
Mount Sinai Experts Available for Interview During Women’s Health Awareness Month
Mount Sinai Experts Available for Interview During Women’s Health Awareness Month As we continue to recognize May as Women’s Health Awareness Month, and kick off National Women’s Health Week on Sunday, May 12, I want to flag Mount Sinai…
Cleveland Clinic Launches New Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research Center
Cleveland Clinic has announced the launch of its new Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research Center, an initiative dedicated to helping women during midlife and beyond thrive and easily receive the specialized care they need. The center is focused on four key areas: access, connectivity, education, and research and innovation to empower women to navigate their health journey with confidence and clarity.
Exercise Testing Uncovers Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor in Black Postmenopausal Women
Article title: Exercise testing unmasks exaggerated blood pressure independent of fibrinolytic response in Black but not White postmenopausal females Authors: João L. Marôco, Linda M Szymanski, Tracy Baynard, Bo Fernhall From the authors: “Our findings show that maximal exercise unmasks…
Earlier Menopause Plus High Cardiovascular Risk May Lead to Cognitive Problems Later
Earlier menopause combined with higher risk of cardiovascular disease is linked to an increased risk of thinking and memory problems later, according to a new study published in the April 3, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. In this study, earlier menopause is defined as occurring before age 49.
Therapy could be effective treatment for non-physical symptoms of menopause
Interventions such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), could be an effective treatment option for menopause-related mood symptoms, memory and concentration problems, finds a new study by UCL researchers.
Why the Top Cause of Death for Women Has Been Ignored
Experts at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai who have studied progress made over decades of research say there’s still a long way to go before medical science fully understands how heart disease is different in women than men.
Podcast: Experts in Health: The menopause and the controversial ‘male menopause’
Professor Eef Hogervorst, Professor of Biological Psychology at Loughborough University, sits down to discuss the factors influencing the menopause, what the best treatment options are, the relationship between oestrogen and dementia, and the controversies surrounding the andropause (the ‘male menopause’).
Menopause and migraines: New findings point to power of prevention
Women who have both migraines and a long-term history of hot flashes and/or night sweats have a slightly higher risk of heart disease and stroke, and young women who have migraines have a higher risk of later persistent menopause symptoms, according to a new pair of papers.
How ovarian tissue freezing could prevent menopause—possibly forever
Most women agree that menopause has its advantages and disadvantages. Some relish the end of menstruation and concerns about unplanned pregnancies, while others dread the possibililty of hot flashes, moodiness, and other unpleasant symptoms.
High-intensity Aerobic Exercise Helps Prevent Menopause-related Muscle Power Loss
Menopause causes a decrease in “muscle power,” an indication of muscle function and strength. However, postmenopausal loss of muscle power can be partially prevented by using high-intensity interval training (HIIT), a form of aerobic exercise.
Landmark menopause toolkit updated to improve assessment and treatment
Care for women with menopausal health issues should improve globally following the release of an updated Monash University-led toolkit that guides health professionals around the world in assessing and treating them.
Mount Sinai Receives $4.6 Million From The Pershing Square Foundation to Support Women’s Health Research and Careers for Women in Science
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has received a $4.6 million gift from The Pershing Square Foundation to support women’s health research and advance careers for female scientists
Menopausal Hormone Changes Linked to Cognitive Deficits
A new study sheds light on the underlying mechanisms linking menopause to cognitive deficits and brain atrophy, revealing a crucial role for estrogen receptor beta (ERβ) in astrocytes.
Burning mouth syndrome: Why doctors sometimes fight its fire with fire
Hot flashes, mood swings and sleep problems are common as a woman approaches and passes menopause. Much less common but as disruptive is another condition that can afflict perimenopausal and postmenopausal women: burning mouth syndrome.
A commonly used tool is suboptimal in predicting osteoporosis fracture risk in younger post-menopausal women
The commonly used U.S version of the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) should not be routinely used to select younger postmenopausal women for bone mineral density testing. But the Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool (OST) is excellent at identifying women with osteoporosis-level bone mineral density, which is the goal of these screenings, while FRAX is not.
Mayo Clinic study puts price tag on cost of menopause symptoms for women in the workplace
Menopause-related symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, sleep disturbances, joint aches and cognitive difficulties damage the quality of life for millions of women. They also can adversely affect women in the workplace. A newly published Mayo Clinic study puts numbers on that cost: an estimated $1.8 billion in lost work time and $28 billion when medical expenses are added, in the U.S. alone.
Women with rheumatoid arthritis more likely to achieve remission if they take sex hormones
A large study of women with rheumatoid arthritis has found that those taking oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) had a greater chance of achieving remission.
Breast Cancer Risk Calculator Can Assess Risk of Advanced Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is now the leading cause of global cancer incidence among women but determining who will develop breast cancer is still a challenge for the medical community. A new tool, developed by researchers from UCSF and several other medical institutions, helps to calculate risk for those who may develop advanced breast cancer that goes undiagnosed despite regular screenings.
Menopause symptoms: Mayo Clinic expert outlines hormone and nonhormonal therapies
Menopause, the end of menstrual cycles, can produce symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia and mood changes. Women do not need to suffer in silence: Many treatment options are available. Jewel Kling, M.D., chair of the Division of Women’s Health at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, describes hormonal and nonhormonal therapies.
Changing Hormone Levels Post-menopause Leads to Vascular Impairment in Female Mice
Article title: Cerebral arteriolar and neurovascular dysfunction after chemically induced menopause in mice Authors: Jade A. Blackwell, Josiane F. Silva, Emma M. Louis, Andrea Savu, Tally M. Largent-Milnes, Heddwen L. Brooks, Paulo W. Pires From the authors: “Together, our data…
Hormone therapy experiences vary by race among women in menopause
While hormone therapy was associated with higher self-reported quality of life in white women, Black women actually experienced lower overall quality of life under the same treatment.
Researchers hone in on a hormone that may drive obesity in postmenopausal women
Project will study the role follicle stimulating hormone plays during menopause and how it contributes to the development of postmenopausal obesity and breast cancer.
Prasterone shows promise in reducing severity of urinary urge incontinence
Because of a decrease in estrogen, menopause is often accompanied by multiple vaginal and urinary issues. To date, most treatment options focus on vulvar and vaginal atrophy, with fewer options available to treat urinary incontinence.
Study Finds Women Have More Brain Changes After Menopause
Women who have gone through menopause may have more of a brain biomarker called white matter hyperintensities than premenopausal women or men of the same age, according to a new study published in the June 29, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Phase 3 study finds fezolinetant reduces the frequency and severity of menopausal hot flashes
Fezolinetant significantly reduced the frequency and severity of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS), or hot flashes, associated with menopause, according to a Phase 3 industry-sponsored study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.
Poll shows impact of menopause and other health issues on older women’s sex lives
Despite stereotypes to the contrary, many older women have active sex lives into their 70s, a new poll shows. But health concerns, including menopause symptoms, often get in the way of intimacy. Even so, only 44% of women with menopause symptoms have discussed treatment with their health care provider. Among those who did receive treatment, 88% felt their symptoms were managed somewhat or very well.
A Prune—Or Six—a Day May Keep Inflammation at Bay
A study in postmenopausal people suggests eating nutrient-rich prunes every day may be beneficial to bone health, reducing inflammatory factors that contribute to osteoporosis. The research will be presented this week in Philadelphia at the American Physiological Society’s (APS) annual meeting at Experimental Biology 2022.
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to more nighttime hot flashes
Hot flashes, one of the most common symptoms of the menopause transition, not only interfere with a woman’s quality of life, but are also associated with an array of health problems.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Global Panel Issues Recommendations on Improving Treatment of Menopausal Women in the Workplace
Recommendations and offer advice for working women and their employers.
Expert Available on How Early Menopause May Increase the Risk of Alzheimer’s
Ernestine A. Wright, M.D., FACP, is a primary care physician who can talk to the media about how early menopause could increase a woman’s risk of getting Alzheimer’s. Dr. Wright provides care for adults aged 21 years and upwards – providing…
Study finds lasofoxifene a promising treatment for therapy-resistant breast cancer
In a study carried out in mice at the University of Chicago, researchers found that lasofoxifene outperformed fulvestrant, the current gold-standard drug, in reducing or preventing primary tumor growth.
Sleep disturbances may contribute to weight gain in menopause
Addressing sleep symptoms during menopause may reduce susceptibility to weight gain, according to a small study presented virtually at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting.
Black Women More Likely To Gain Weight Than White Women After Menopause
In a study published published in the medical journal PLOS ONE, researchers from Rush Institute for Health Aging find that racial disparities play a role in weight gain in older women.
Menopausal Changes May Increase Taste for Fat, Drive Weight Gain
A new study in mice suggests that declining estrogen levels lower the taste buds’ sensitivity to fats, which may drive a heightened appetite for fatty foods—and weight gain—after menopause.
Accelerating Gains in Abdominal Fat During Menopause Tied to Heart Disease Risk
Women who experience an accelerated accumulation of abdominal fat during menopause are at greater risk of heart disease, even if their weight stays steady, according to a University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health-led analysis published today in the journal Menopause.