Vaginal laser ‘no better than sham therapy’
The treatment failed to improve symptoms of atrophy or pain in postmenopausal women, Australian researchers find.
Tag: Menopause
MHT patches escape PBS chopping block
The move has been welcomed by women’s health groups.
All types of fracture in postmenopausal women ‘flag bone risk’
Distinguishing between traumatic and non-traumatic fractures does patients a disservice, researchers say.
Five factors linked with disruptive nocturia in women: study
Surprisingly, vitamin D supplementation appears to make matters worse, the Australian researchers say.
PBS funding for MHT patches ‘at risk’, doctors say
Transdermal patches could be pulled from the PBS if the manufacturer's bid for a price hike is declined.
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Menopausal ‘middle-age spread’ raises CVD risk: study
US study shows increases in visceral adipose tissue predict a greater carotid intima-media thickness in menopausal women.
Doctors urged to focus on wellness in menopause
Women who have healthier, more holistic lifestyles have an easier time with menopause hits, researchers note.
CVD risk rises with two or more menopausal symptoms: study
The study is unusual in covering a a wide range of symptoms, researchers say.
Menopause ‘taboo’ fuelling exodus of female doctors
Flexible working conditions and physical changes in clinics could help retain doctors, the British Medical Association says.
