71% don’t know how to manage symptoms, 64% don’t know when to speak to a provider
menopause
A group care model for the purpose of menopausal education and support
Adolescent girls are encouraged to attend education classes regarding their transition through puberty. Pregnant women are encouraged to attend childbirth…
Broken Heart Syndrome on the Rise, Especially in Older Women
Cases of Broken Heart syndrome have been increasing, especially among women 50 and older, according to a study published recently by the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Consider Trauma in Your Menopausal Patients
Psychological trauma has the potential to suppress ovarian function and reduce ovarian estrogen secretion. However, the relationship between trauma and…
Depressive symptoms in perimenopause
Depressive symptoms are common in perimenopause. Women who may be more at risk include those with a family history or…
Do alternative therapies help with menopause?
A recent study examined the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to help women as they transition into menopause.…
Hypertension in women commonly misidentified as part of menopause
While almost half of all women develop high blood pressure before the age of 60, symptoms including hot flushes and palpitations are often attributed to menopause.
Irregular Sleep During Menopause May be Hard for Older Women’s Hearts
The sleep woes that many women suffer during menopause may be more than a nuisance: New research suggests a link…
Managing postmenopausal dyspareunia: An update
Faculty: Susan Hoffstetter, PhD, WHNP-BC, FAANP, is a professor at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology…
Managing postmenopausal dyspareunia: An update
Many women experiencing postmenopausal dyspareunia do not mention it at routine office visits. In this article, the author guides women’s…
Many Women Experience Menopause Symptoms Earlier Than They Expected
Many women report experiencing menopause-type symptoms as early as their late 30s and early 40s. The findings, from a…
Menopause Management Survey
How do you stay current with menopause information? Is it sufficient for your clinical and patient-education needs? Take our quick four-question survey.
Menstrual Cycle Length Near Menopause Could Predict Heart Risk
Changes in the length of a woman’s menstrual cycle in the years just prior to menopause can offer clues to their risk of developing heart disease.
More Hot Flashes May Signal CVD Risk
Frequent hot flashes in younger middle-aged women may be a sign of a higher risk of vascular disease, researchers found.…
Poll Explores Sex and Menopause
More than half of the women between age 50 and 64 reported being sexually active but nearly a third of them said menopause symptoms interfered,
Treatment Offers Fertility Hope for Early Menopausal Women
A small study suggests platelet-rich plasma and gonadotropins may help restore fertility in women who entered early menopause but want to become pregnant.