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Hot flashes? Night sweats? What to know about hormone therapy during menopause

Hormone therapy has been shrouded in confusion for years

The Independent UK

Bioidentical Pellet Therapy: A Safe Solution for Menopausal Symptoms

While over 2 million women enter menopause annually, an estimated 8 to 10 million women experience severe symptoms for seven years or more due to the loss of estrogen, affecting their quality of life.

Medical Daily

Why are men taller than women, on average?

We don't know exactly why men are taller than women on average, but we have some genetic clues.

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Why Your Healthy Habits Matter More Than Ever After 40: Focus on Energy and Well-Being

The foundation you build with your daily choices now can significantly impact your energy levels, overall vitality, and how well you navigate the years ahead. After 40, your healthy habits aren't just about maintenance; they actively contribute to how vibrantly you live each day.

Medical Daily

Struggling with UTIs after menopause? Experts say this can make a difference

A team of experts has shared the proven strategies to help prevent UTIs for women later in life

The Independent UK

Five evidence-based strategies to prevent UTIs after menopause

A team of experts has shared the proven strategies to help prevent UTIs for women later in life

The Independent UK

Too hot to sleep? 7 things that can make you overheat at night

From hormones to food choices, these are the reasons you're sweaty in the sheets

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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.

The Conversation

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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The Times of India

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…

LiveScience

'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?

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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.

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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.

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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…

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How does alcohol cause cancer?

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

The Times of India

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…

The Times of India

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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