Menopause Stories
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Exposure To Tobacco Smoke Puts Women At Risk Of Infertility, Early Menopause
High levels of tobacco exposure are associated with fertility problems and a hastened onset of menopause, according to a recent study. -
Female Viagra Wouldn't Be Necessary If Women Talked More About Sex
Women with low sexual desire may benefit from talking to their partner first before considering options for hormonal treatments, a new study suggests. -
Does Past Abuse Make Menopause Worse?
New research suggests that recent abuse can make menopause more bothersome for women. -
Quitting Smoking May Ease Hot Flashes
Ex-smokers may have fewer and less severe hot flashes during menopause than women who continue to smoke. -
Hormonal Drugs Lower Risk Of Death From Breast Cancer By 40%
Results of a decades-long study shows aromatase inhibitors may better treat postmenopausal breast cancer patients than tamoxifen. -
What 300 Minutes Of Weekly Exercise Can Do For Postmenopausal Women
Compared to women exercising half as much, postmenopausal women who exercised 300 minutes per week were better at reducing total fat. -
Why Postmenopausal Women Should Start Watching Their Weight
Postmenopausal women who are overweight and obese have an increased risk of invasive breast cancer compared to women of normal weight. -
Women Are Using Untested Curealls For Their Menopause More Than Ever Before
Menopausal women are indulging in "natural" remedies more than ever before, but without telling their doctors. -
Hormone Therapies Linked To Gastrointestinal Issues In Menopausal Women
Women who use menopausal hormone therapy are twice as likely to develop lower gastrointestinal bleeding and ischemic colitis. -
The Science Behind 'Use It Or Lose It'
Sex doesn't end as you age, so keep on using "it." -
Finding A Cure For Post-Menopausal Pain During Sex
An experimental softgel capsule improved quality of life for 63 percent of postmenopausal women participants suffering from vaginal dryness and atrophy. -
When Changing A Medical Name Changes The Game
The new term genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) will now be used to describe what used to be called vulvovaginal atrophy.