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Menopause treatment linked to longer survival in breast cancer patients

A study has found that estrogen creams may improve survival rates, despite previous fears they could stimulate cancer cell growth

The Independent UK

Unlikely treatment linked with longer survival in breast cancer study

New research has found that estrogen creams are more than just safe for older women diagnosed with breast cancer

The Independent UK

Preventing urinary tract infections after menopause: What every woman should know

After menopause, urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be more frequent, yet most Canadian women (82 per cent in a recent survey) don’t realize the two are associated.

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Should you sync your workouts to your menstrual cycle? Here's what the experts say about cycle syncing

Experts explain how cycle syncing works and how tailoring your workout schedule to your menstrual cycle could boost exercise performance and drive better results.

Tom’s Guide

Menopause symptoms may be critical to understanding Alzheimer’s disease risk in women

Hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, urinary tract infections, irregular periods, low libido, trouble sleeping, brain fog, mood swings — and in rare cases, even a burning tongue sensation. What might all these symptoms have in common? They can all be signs of menopause.

The Conversation

Estrogen may spur the body to make opioids after injury

The female sex hormone estrogen, along with progesterone, appears to underlie a fundamental difference in how males and females process pain, a mouse study finds.

LiveScience

Hormone therapy may cut cardiovascular risk in younger menopausal women

Menopause can have profound effects on heart health, yet many people are unaware of this important connection.

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In your 40s? Here’s how to prevent bone loss and maintain strength

Our bones slowly lose their density, weaken, and become more prone to fractures with growing age. The process speeds up in one's 40s, especially in women after menopause as estrogen levels decrease. The good news is that if you adopt the proper lifestyle, you can stop bone loss and maintain…

The Times of India

'Let's just study males and keep it simple': How excluding female animals from research held neuroscience back, and could do so again

Neuroscience research has only recently begun to prioritize the inclusion of both male and female lab animals in studies. Could we see that shift reverse?

LiveScience

The link between menopause and heart health: Why it matters

Perimenopause is the time frame preceding the menopause. Even if your periods have not ended, you may begin to experience menopausal symptoms during perimenopause. Usually, your estrogen levels begin to decline prior to the cessation of your periods.

The Times of India

1 in 20 women at higher risk of breast cancer, warns WHO: Preventive measures women of every age group must know

A new study published in Nature Medicine has once again drawn attention to a life threatening disease. It is being estimated that cancer, which currently claims millions of lives every year, can increase more intensely in the next few years.

The Times of India

This popular contraceptive method may double the risk of stroke and heart attack

Hormonal birth control is a convenient and effective way to prevent pregnancy for millions of women around the world. However, its hidden risk could be putting many women's lives in danger. A new study conducted by the scientists in Denmark has found that certain contraceptive methods like vaginal ring, skin…

The Times of India

How does alcohol cause cancer?

Research suggests that alcohol causes cancer through at least five different mechanisms.

LiveScience

5 times a woman's hormones warn her of breast cancer

Breast cancer is a major health concern for women around the world. Early detection is necessary for successful therapy, and understanding your body's hormonal changes can provide valuable signs. Hormones such as oestrogen, progesterone, and even testosterone play an important part in controlling breast tissue. However, when these hormones depart…

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Why do women have high pain tolerance? Is it a healthy trait?

Women possess an extraordinary ability to endure and overcome pain, both physical and emotional. Women’s pain tolerance is not just physical but also psychological, often enhanced by their capacity to adapt and persevere. Their ability to endure is rooted in empathy and mental strength, enabling them to face adversity with…

The Independent UK

Women more likely to binge drink when estrogen levels are higher, new study finds

‘Estrogen has such powerful effects on so many behaviours, particularly in females. So, it makes sense that it would also modulate drinking,’ report author says

The Times of India

Silent threats of calcium deficiency women face

Women are more vulnerable to calcium deficiency because of various physiological and lifestyle factors. Estrogen is an important factor in the absorption of calcium and maintenance of bone density. At the time of menopause, the rate of bone loss increases due to a decrease in estrogen levels, thereby increasing the…

Evening Standard

Cycle tracking: Is there really science to obsessively monitoring our periods?

A lucrative industry has emerged around cycle tracking, resulting in women doing everything from aligning their periods to their workouts and diet, and believing the luteal phase makes you ‘less attractive’. Emma Loffhagen investigates whether there is any truth to the craze

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Understanding hormones and Alzheimer's risk in women: 8 effective lifestyle strategies for prevention

A degenerative brain disease that mostly affects older persons is Alzheimer's disease. Hormonal changes, particularly those associated with menopause, may increase Alzheimer's risk in women. Estrogen, which declines during menopause, has neuroprotective effects. Inflammation and changes in brain chemistry due to hormonal fluctuations might also play a role.

The Independent UK

What medical care for transgender minors is at stake in Supreme Court case?

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case involving Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender people under age 18

Medical Daily

Your Menopause Treatment Tablets Could Affect Heart Health: Here's What Study Says

Researchers have found that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tablets containing both estrogen and progestogen may increase the risk of heart disease and blood clots in menopausal women.

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All that You Really want to Be familiar with Arimidex

Arimidex (Anastrozole) is a major area of strength for an inhibitor reliably used to direct estrogen levels in both sensible and lifting loads settings. At first expected to oversee chest most harmful developments in postmenopausal women, Arimidex ...

Tom’s Guide

3 ways to stop perimenopause ruining your sleep tonight, according to a menopause expert

Dr Amy Divaraniya shares how you can reduce your perimenopausal symptoms for better sleep tonight

The Guardian - US

At 58, I have the spine of an 80-year-old. Navigating osteoporosis has been difficult and expensive

Fifteen months, 11 doctors and over a dozen tests and scans later, I still have no idea how to treat it

The Times of India

Hormonal changes and hair health: Insights from puberty to menopause

Hormonal changes are a significant factor in the health and appearance of hair, influencing its growth cycle, texture, and overall quality throughout life. From puberty to menopause, women undergo various hormonal shifts, which can have noticeable effects on their hair.

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