A scoping review highlights the inconsistencies in documenting menopause symptoms and status in EHR systems, leading to gaps in quality clinical treatment, research, and positive health outcomes for midlife women. Standardized menopause data elements are crucial to advancing menopause care.
A new study found that social disadvantage significantly amplifies adverse health trajectories in women with early natural menopause. Unemployment was strongly associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality and incident dementia, emphasizing the need for comprehensive assessments of social determinants of health.
A new study found that women with type 2 diabetes are at higher risk of experiencing severe menopause symptoms. The study, published in Menopause journal, analyzed data from nearly 300 women and discovered a significant association between diabetes and increased prevalence and severity of menopause symptoms across all stages.
Women who experience premature menopause are at a higher risk of developing high blood pressure, with the risk peaking among those who reach menopause between ages 25 and 35. The study suggests that clinicians should consider age at menopause as a distinct cardiovascular risk factor for women who reach menopause before age 40.
A new large-scale study estimates that roughly one-third of women experience perimenopause uncertainty, which is prevalent due to knowledge gaps, symptom confusion, and healthcare barriers. The study found that younger women are more likely to cite knowledge gaps, while older women face greater challenges with accessing care.
A new study compared menopause symptoms in women at the average age of 51 years and those with premature ovarian insufficiency, finding similar symptom burden in psychological and urogenital domains. Urogenital symptoms, including sexual problems and bladder issues, were the most commonly reported in both groups.
A new study of over 10,000 women reveals that those taking hormone therapy are more likely to engage in healthy behaviors such as a balanced diet and regular physical activity. Meanwhile, postmenopausal women who never used hormone therapy reported shorter sleep durations.
A new study found that surgical menopause causes more severe genitourinary syndrome of menopause phenotype, with increased symptoms and exam findings compared to natural menopause. This may lead to a higher risk of vaginal dryness, pain during intercourse, urination, reduced sexual desire, and postcoital bleeding.
The Menopause Society is expanding its education and outreach efforts with a new $10 million grant from Pivotal, providing training for healthcare professionals and targeting areas with low access to menopause care. The grant will help improve women's health during the menopause transition and beyond.
A new study found that women with primary infertility have an increased risk of early menopause and collectively underwent menopause 1 year earlier. Women with unexplained infertility or endometriosis were particularly at risk for early menopause, highlighting the need for counseling and evaluation.
A new study suggests that postmenopausal women with low femoral bone mineral density are at a higher risk of death, with a 47% increased risk compared to those with normal bone density. The study, published in Menopause, also reveals an inverse relationship between bone mineral density and mortality risk within specific ranges.
A new study suggests that abdominal obesity can lead to a higher prevalence and greater severity of menopause symptoms, including dizziness, hot flashes, and night sweats. Women with abdominal obesity exhibit distinct symptom network structures, highlighting the importance of targeted interventions.
A new study suggests that cognitive-behavioral therapy intervention can produce meaningful short-term improvements in insomnia severity, hot flash interference, sleep self-efficacy, and depressive symptoms. The therapy demonstrated a feasible and promising approach to address menopause-related insomnia and nocturnal hot flashes.
A new large-scale study of over 14,000 women found that those with a longer reproductive span experienced better cognitive health, while hormone therapy use within 10 years of menopause showed no significant benefits. The results support current guidelines against hormone therapy for preventing dementia.
A new study found that targeted, case-based learning improved provider confidence and identified critical unmet educational needs in menopause care. Clinicians reported high satisfaction with the program and noted anticipated changes in clinical practice, such as increased comfort initiating treatment.
A new study found that loneliness and social isolation are independently and jointly associated with subjective cognitive decline in perimenopausal women. The study, published in Menopause, suggests that promoting healthy social connections may help mitigate cognitive deterioration during this time.
A new study has demonstrated the safety of short-term vaginal estrogen therapy in younger survivors of endometrial cancer. The research shows that local, low-dose vaginal estrogen does not increase a woman's risk of cancer recurrence, providing hope for women who have experienced this type of cancer.
A new study suggests that nonablative capacitive-resistive monopolar radiofrequency (CRMRF) may improve vaginal health and sexual function in postmenopausal women. The treatment achieved significant improvements in overall sexual function, particularly in lubrication, orgasm, and pain.
A new study found that hormone therapy after age 65 remains risky, but effective for some women, emphasizing the need for personalized risk assessments and monitoring. Women aged 65+ were more likely to experience health issues like cancer, cardiovascular events, and osteoporosis with hormone therapy.
A new study based on data from over 17,000 women across 158 countries found inconsistent knowledge of perimenopause symptoms and actual experiences. Commonly recognized symptoms included hot flashes, sleep problems, and weight gain, but women most reported experiencing fatigue, physical and mental exhaustion, and irritability.
A new study found that hormone therapy is significantly underused in women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), a condition characterized by early menopause. Only 36% of women with POI received hormone therapy, highlighting the need for education and training to improve care.
A large-scale study of nearly 147,000 women found that early or premature menopause is not associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Despite increased fat and insulin resistance during menopause, the study found no independent relationship between age or type of menopause and the onset of diabetes.
A new study of over 3,000 women aged 60+ found that using sex toys during masturbation leads to a higher frequency of orgasm. The study suggests that older women could benefit from receiving more information on sex toy use and orgasm promotion from healthcare professionals.
A new study published in Menopause highlights the association between sleep-related disorders and increased risk of hypertension in postmenopausal women. The study found that both insufficient and excessive sleep were associated with an increased risk of hypertension, highlighting the importance of improving sleep quality and optimal w...
A new study found that central adiposity, measured by waist-to-hip ratio, is a risk factor for domain-specific cognitive decline in postmenopausal women. The study suggests that measures of central adiposity may serve as early and easily recognizable markers of risk for both metabolic and cognitive dysfunction.
A $5 million grant from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation will support The Menopause Society's NextGen Now initiative, creating a comprehensive digital ecosystem for menopause education and training worldwide. The initiative aims to improve healthcare professionals' care for midlife women and enhance their knowledge of menopause.
A systematic review suggests that hormone therapy may help alleviate anxiety symptoms in midlife women, particularly those taking oral estrogen, but with varying degrees of benefit. The study's findings have implications for clinicians in individualizing treatment plans for patients with menopause-related anxiety.
A new study suggests that women with earlier menopause are more susceptible to memory decline due to genetic predispositions like the APOE e4 gene. Higher levels of inflammation exacerbate this effect, particularly in APOE e4 carriers.
A large-scale analysis found that women who started hormone therapy during perimenopause had a 60% lower risk of developing breast cancer, heart attack, and stroke compared to those who did not. The study's findings highlight the potential benefits of initiating estrogen therapy earlier in menopause
A new study finds that earlier menopause can negatively influence the associations between cardiac function and gray matter volume, white matter hyperintensity burden, and cognitive performance. Reduced cardiac function can also damage brain tissue and increase dementia risk by limiting oxygen and nutrient supply.
A new large-scale study found that women who experience early natural menopause have a significantly higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome compared to those with later menopause. The study, which analyzed data from over 234,000 women, revealed an increased relative risk of 27% for women experiencing early menopause.
A new study has identified dry eye disease as a significant health concern for postmenopausal women, with 57.38% experiencing the condition compared to 53.22% of premenopausal women. The study highlights the need for greater awareness and education about dry eye disease, which can lead to serious complications if left untreated.
A large-scale study found a significantly higher incidence and risk of developing all autoimmune diseases, except Graves' disease and autoimmune hepatitis, in postmenopausal women using hormone therapy. The study suggests that hormones may influence immune responses, but the actual increase in absolute risk is relatively small.
Research reveals that menopause is associated with distinct structural changes in the brain, including reduced gray matter volume and increased white matter hyperintensities, which can lead to cognitive decline, balance issues, and mood changes.
A new study compares the incidence of obesity, cardiovascular disease, anxiety, depression, and Alzheimer's disease among postmenopausal women receiving oral versus transdermal hormone therapy. Transdermal hormone therapy is associated with a lower incidence of anxiety and depression.
A new study suggests that provider type and subspecialty significantly affect hormone therapy prescription for menopause-related symptoms. Women were more likely to receive systemic estrogen from OB/Gyns, while those seeing Internal Medicine or Family Medicine professionals received SSRIs.
A new study found that nearly 94% of perimenopausal and menopausal women experience digestive health symptoms, with bloating, constipation, and stomach pain being the most common. Despite high symptom burden, only 33% receive a formal diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
A new study suggests a greater focus on hormone changes when diagnosing and treating TBIs in menopausal women, as researchers identify significant symptom overlap between TBIs and menopause-related conditions. The study proposes the development of a more comprehensive hormone-informed questionnaire to capture sex-specific symptom profi...
A new study suggests that hormone therapy within the early postmenopause years can help women with early or surgical menopause remain in the workforce. Women with surgical menopause were found to have an increased risk of labor market exit, especially after age 45.
A new survey highlights lingering misconceptions among gynecologists and oncologists about prescribing hormone therapy to patients with a history of endometrial or epithelial ovarian cancer. The study emphasizes the need for more clinician education to overcome these concerns, which may be overstated due to varying cancer types.
A new meta-analysis of over 21,000 women found that hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy significantly increases the risk of stroke by 18%, while hysterectomy alone raises the risk by 5%. The study suggests that estrogen levels play a major role in this association.
A new study found that older women experience sexual dysfunction at similar rates as midlife women, but report less sexual distress. The study, published in Menopause, involved nearly 3,500 sexually active women aged 65 and older, and compared their results to those of women aged 50-64.
A new study reveals that younger age at diagnosis, severe menopause symptoms, fertility-related grief, and lack of emotional support are key factors contributing to depressive symptoms in women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). The study also found no significant difference in depressive symptoms between women using hormone t...
A study of over 500 women aged 35-55 found that chronologic and reproductive age both significantly impact a woman's level of anger and ability to manage it. As women age, their anger traits decrease, suggesting better emotion regulation may occur during midlife.
A new study suggests that regular sexual activity can limit vulvar pain, irritation and dryness in women aged 40-70, while maintaining orgasm and satisfaction levels. Women with regular sex showed a low prevalence of genitourinary syndrome of menopause-related symptoms.
A new study found a significant association between hyperinsulinemia and abnormal uterine bleeding, with body mass index playing a unique role. The study suggests that addressing insulin resistance and obesity may be key to preventing abnormal uterine bleeding.
A new analysis shows that a plant-based diet is effective for managing weight and hot flashes in postmenopausal women. The study found that vegans experienced a 92% reduction in severe hot flashes after 12 weeks on a low-fat vegan diet supplemented with soybeans.
A new study reveals that women experience greater severity of anger, irritability, and feeling out of control during premenses rather than postmenses. Additionally, symptoms tend to worsen as women approach the menopause transition, regardless of reproductive age.
A new study highlights the need for better patient-provider communications regarding sexual health, particularly among general practitioners. Despite considering treating sexual problems an important healthcare practice, GPs are more likely to report barriers due to short appointment times and lack of knowledge about sexual medicine.
A new scoping review confirmed the lack of research on managing menopause symptoms in women with serious mental illnesses. The study suggests that psychoeducation programs are essential to support these women during the menopause transition.