Can diet improve a person's vaginal health?
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Eating certain nutrients as part of a healthful diet may help keep the vagina healthy, prevent infections, or improve vaginal conditions. Learn more here. .. read more..
How does a hot flash feel?
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
A hot flash is a sudden feeling of heat in the upper body, including the chest, arms, neck, and face. An increased heart rate and flushing can also occur. Learn more here. .. read more..
What to know about testosterone injections
Friday, December 6, 2019
Testosterone injections are a hormone treatment for low testosterone in males and postmenopausal symptoms in females. Doctors also use them in masculinization therapy for transgender men and nonbinary people. Learn more here. .. read more..
Short sleep may harm bone health in older women
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
A study of 11,000 postmenopausal women has linked sleeping for no more than 5 hours per night to a higher risk of having low bone mass and osteoporosis. .. read more..
2 lifestyle changes may reduce risk of hot flashes
Thursday, November 14, 2019
A new meta-analysis of existing studies finds that quitting smoking and maintaining a healthy weight may lessen the impact of hot flashes and night sweats. .. read more..
Which jobs affect women's heart health the most?
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
A new study suggests that some occupations may increase women's risk of cardiovascular problems. Chief among these seems to be jobs in the care sector. .. read more..
How does the Mirena coil affect menopause?
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
The Mirena coil is a hormonal intrauterine device, or IUD, that many women use to prevent pregnancy. However, it can affect some symptoms of perimenopause. Find out more. .. read more..
Menopause: Could Chinese herbal remedies reduce hot flashes?
Friday, October 25, 2019
A recent paper asks whether Chinese herbal medicine might reduce hot flashes relating to menopause. Although there is hope, we need much more data. .. read more..
Estrogen exposure may stave off cognitive decline in women
Thursday, October 17, 2019
New research suggests that estrogen exposure and hormone replacement therapy can help maintain cognitive health in postmenopausal women. .. read more..
Statins: Link to osteoporosis depends on dosage
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
An analysis of health data on 7.9 million people reveals lower rates of osteoporosis among low dose statin users and higher rates among high dose users. .. read more..