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·November 14, 2018·1 min read

Surgical Menopause Leads to Increased Sleep Issues

Insomnia and other sleep disorders are worse for women who undergo surgical menopause rather than natural menopause, a new study reports.

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·December 14, 2020·7 min read

Study Find Links Between Inflammation, Menopause, and Depressive Disorder

Study reports a link between levels of GlycA, an inflammatory molecule in the blood, and an increased risk of depression symptoms. Researchers also outline specific symptoms associated with menopause and an increased likelihood of developing depression.

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·May 30, 2018·2 min read

Hormone Therapy May Lead to Improved Cognitive Function

A new study reveals using estradiol gel in combination with oral progesterone can help to improve cognitive function in postmenopausal women.

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·March 23, 2016·3 min read

Alzheimer’s More Severe in Women Than in Men

A new study reveals women with Alzheimer's disease have poorer cognitive abilities than men at the same stage of the disease.

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·October 7, 2020·2 min read

Women’s Expected Longevity Linked to Age at Birth of Last Child

Women who give birth to their last child later in life may have an edge when it comes to longevity. Those who gave birth later in life had longer telomeres, which are biomarkers for long-term health and longevity.

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·September 21, 2016·4 min read

Menstrual Cycle Affects Memory and Navigation Skills

Researchers report estrogen and progesterone can affect memory and problem solving.

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·September 14, 2022·4 min read

Past History of Abuse Leads to Worse Menopause Symptoms

Women who have experienced physical, sexual, or financial abuse face worse menopause symptoms and poorer well-being two decades later.

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·July 10, 2018·2 min read

Researchers Trigger Hot Flashes in Male and Female Mice

By inducing hot flashes, most commonly associated with menopause, in both male and female mice, researchers discover Kiss1 neurons initiate a fast boost in skin temperature followed by a drop in core body temperature.

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·December 7, 2018·7 min read

Hysterectomy Linked to Memory Deficits

A new rat study reveals animals who underwent hysterectomies with their ovaries left in tact experienced memory deficits. Researchers believe the uterus may have functions beyond reproduction.

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·October 21, 2022·3 min read

Certain Foods Reduce Weight and Hot Flashes in Menopausal Women by 88%

Switching to a diet low in animal products and fats, high in vegetables, and adding a serving of soybeans reduced hot flashes and increased weight loss in menopausal women by up to 88%.

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·November 19, 2018·6 min read

Emotional Abuse Linked to Menopause Misery

Researchers report menopausal women who experience intimate partner violence and emotional abuse have increased risk of developing heightened symptoms of menopause.