Reproductive lifespan tied to post-menopausal handgrip strength
For postmenopausal women, a longer reproductive period is associated with a reduced risk for low handgrip strength, according to a study in Menopause. Dr Sae…
Tag: Menopause
A GP guide to cardiovascular disease in women
Need to know: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death in women.1,2 × Welcome to AusDoc. Enabling and empowering the medical community to…
Aussie doctors recommend MHT for bone health in under-65s with osteopenia
Menopausal hormone therapy can be used to prevent fragility fractures in postmenopausal women under 65 with osteopenia, according to updated Australian guidance. The Monash University–led…
Constipation may be linked to severity of menopause symptoms
Women reporting higher stress levels and some gastrointestinal symptoms such as constipation tend to have more severe menopausal symptoms, according to a Menopause study. Frequency…
Companies catastrophising menopause to make sales, Aussie doctors warn
Marketing aimed at women is painting a catastrophised picture of menopause to help sell supplements and menopause ‘accreditation’ for workplaces, women’s health experts warn. A…
Doctors vent frustrations over repeated MHT patch shortages
Months-long shortages of oestrogen patches have left doctors “annoyed” and have added to their workload when prescribing menopausal hormone therapy, a leading GP says. A…
MHT may increase chance of reflux by a third in postmenopausal women
Use of menopausal hormone therapy is associated with increased risk of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease among postmenopausal women, according to a review in Menopause. US clinicians conducted…
MHT linked to dementia risk, even with short-term use: study
Editor’s note: The headline for this article has been updated. See response to comment below. Use of menopausal hormone therapy is linked to an elevated…
Hot flushes, night sweats, brain fog? Here’s what we know about phytoestrogens for menopause
While some women glide through menopause, more than 85% experience one or more unpleasant symptoms, which can have an impact on their physical and mental…
Menopause symptoms worse with history of psychosocial stressors
A history of psychosocial stressors is associated with worse menopausal symptoms and poorer wellbeing in midlife, according to a study published online 13 September in…
