Menopause depression: Under recognised and poorly treated
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38761367/
Menopause is a biological process experienced by all people assigned female at birth. A significant number of women experience mental ill health related to the major brain gonadal hormone shifts...
Innovative approaches, centered on women's lived experiences, are essential for effectively addressing menopausal mental ill health, improving quality of life, and supporting continued workforce participation and relationships.
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Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of menopause hormone therapy on cognition
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38501109/
These findings suggest time-dependent effects of MHT on certain aspects of cognition, with variations based on formulation and timing of initiation, underscoring the need for further research with larger samples...
Estrogen-only menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) improves global cognition and verbal memory when started near menopause. In contrast, estrogen-progestogen MHT can impair cognitive function, particularly with longer duration.
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Efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of menopause-like syndrome for breast cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38191442/
The meta-analysis stated that TCM could better improve the MLS of patients, alleviate related symptoms, and did not increase adverse drug reactions in BC survivors. This review brings more attention...
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) significantly alleviates menopause-like syndrome symptoms in breast cancer patients, improving quality of life without increasing adverse effects, showing promise as an adjunct therapy.
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Nutritional interventions in treating menopause-related sleep disturbances: a systematic review
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37695299/
PROSPERO registration no. CRD42021262367.
Most studies suggest nutritional interventions benefit subjective sleep disturbances in menopause. However, due to study heterogeneity and low methodological quality, more high-quality trials are needed.
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Ovarian Suppression: Early Menopause and Late Effects
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38478329/
Around 90% of breast tumours are diagnosed in the early stage, with approximately 70% being hormone receptor-positive. The cornerstone of adjuvant therapy for early-stage hormone receptor-positive breast cancer is endocrine...
Ovarian function suppression in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, while effective, can impact quality of life due to side effects. Clinicians must proactively manage these effects for better adherence and outcomes.
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