Association between menopause and suicidal ideation in mothers of adolescents: A longitudinal study using data from a population-based cohort
Source : https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165032723010340
Midlife suicide among women has attracted increasing research attention. This study aimed to investigate the longitudinal association between menopaus...
Conclusion: Women who have experienced the onset of menopausal transition presented an increased risk of suicidal ideation. Psychosocial interventions to increase social support may be beneficial in preventing mental health inequalities during menopausal transitions.
The Role of Gender Differences and Menopause in Obesity-Related Renal Disease, Renal Inflammation and Lipotoxicity
Source : https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/16/12984
The pathogenesis of obesity-related-renal disease is unknown. Menopause can promote renal disease in obese women, but this interaction is unclear. In a previous study, we observed that obese male and...
Conclusion: Renal inflammation and lipotoxicity may be involved in renal disease in obesity and metabolic syndrome. A more prominent inflammation and lipotoxicity in obese animals after menopause indicated gender differences in obesity-related renal disease.
The Effects of Auricular Acupressure on Menopausal Symptoms, Stress, and Sleep in Postmenopausal Middle-Aged Women: A Randomized Single-Blind Sham-Controlled Trial - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37549976/
This study demonstrated that auricular acupressure is effective in improving menopause symptoms, stress, and sleep in postmenopausal middle-aged women. Therefore, auricular acupressure may be a useful nonpharmacologic intervention for alleviating...
Discussion: This study demonstrated that auricular acupressure is effective in improving menopause symptoms, stress, and sleep in postmenopausal middle-aged women. Therefore, auricular acupressure may be a useful nonpharmacologic intervention for alleviating these symptoms in this population.
Analysis of factors related to endometrial cancer in postmenopausal women with endometrial thickening
assessment was carried out. Univariate analysis and multiple logistic regression analysis were used to identify the independent contributors to the development of EC. The ability of ET to predict EC...
Conclusion: For postmenopausal women with increased ET and PMB, older age, thicker ET, and polypoid mass-like lesions on transvaginal ultrasound were independent associated factors for EC. An ET greater than 9.5 mm is a threshold for predicting EC. For postmenopausal women with increased ET without PMB, the incidence of endometrial malignancy...
Predictors of osteoporotic fracture in postmenopausal women: a meta-analysis - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37543616/
Osteoporosis affects more than 200 million women worldwide, with postmenopausal women being particularly susceptible to this condition and its severe sequelae disproportionately, such as osteoporotic fractures. To date, the current...
Discussion: Menopause age > 50 was possibly a protective factor. The endogenous estrogen exposure was negatively correlated with the risk of all fracture sites combined, as well as hip and vertebral fractures specifically. Therefore, our study confirmed the association between lower lifetime endogenous estrogen exposure and increased...
The Effect of Salvia Officinalis on Hot Flashes in Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37489230/
Salvia officinalis can be used to reduce the frequency of menopausal hot flashes. Expansive use of this plant can be suggested in case it is confirmed in further investigations.
Conclusion: Salvia officinalis can be used to reduce the frequency of menopausal hot flashes. Expansive use of this plant can be suggested in case it is confirmed in further investigations.
Effects of different physiotherapy modalities on insomnia and depression in perimenopausal, menopausal, and post-menopausal women: a systematic review
Source : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10329343/
Menopause is the time that marks passing 12 months after the last menstruation cycle in women between ages 40-50. Menopausal women often experience depression and insomnia that significantly impact their...
Conclusion: Using non-pharmaceutical interventions such as therapeutic and manual physiotherapy have an overall positive impact on reducing insomnia and depression in menopausal women.
Severity and Bothersomeness of Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms in Women before and after Menopause
Source : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10376207/
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common cause for prescription of antibiotics among women in general practice. Diagnosis is often established by inquiry into clinical history and symptoms, and these...
Conclusion: The differences in symptom scores in this study were around 0.5 points, corresponding to half of women moving from “a little” to “some” or “some” to “a lot”. This study indicates that menopause status should be taken into account when using symptoms to diagnose and evaluate response to UTI treatment, both in...
Within-person changes in reproductive hormones and cognition in the menopause transition
Source : https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378512223004103
Most women complain of cognitive deficits in the menopause transition, though the cause is unclear. The current study investigated the role that withi...
Conclusion: This study provides evidence that validates perimenopausal women's cognitive complaints but also suggests that cognitive deficits are generally mild and transient.
Age at Menopause, Leukocyte Telomere Length, and Coronary Artery Disease in Postmenopausal Women - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37489536/
Earlier age at menopause is associated with shorter LTL, especially among women with natural menopause. Accelerated telomere shortening may contribute to the heightened cardiovascular risk associated with premature menopause.
Conclusion: Earlier age at menopause is associated with shorter LTL, especially among women with natural menopause. Accelerated telomere shortening may contribute to the heightened cardiovascular risk associated with premature menopause.
Menopausal transition in multiple sclerosis: relationship with disease activity and brain volume measurements
Source : https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2023.1251667/abstract
Background: Recent evidence has shown a significant association between menopause and multiple sclerosis (MS) progression. This study investigated the possible role of menopause in influencing MS from clinical and neuroradiological...
Discussion: Menopause may be an adverse prognostic factor of MS. Our preliminary results suggest that menopause may facilitate cortical GM atrophy, probably due to a decline in the neuroprotective effects of estrogen, with negative effects on MS evolution.
Experience and severity of menopause symptoms and effects on health-seeking behaviours: a cross-sectional online survey of community dwelling adults in the United Kingdom - BMC Women's Health
Source : https://bmcwomenshealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12905-023-02506-w
Background Almost all women will experience menopause, and the symptoms can have a severely detrimental impact on their quality of life. However, there is limited research exploring health-seeking behaviours and...
Conclusion: This study highlighted a strong willingness of women aged 35–70 to participate in group consultations for menopause, with motivation being strongest amongst premenopausal women. Low awareness of self-management and lifestyle interventions to manage the symptoms of menopause highlight the need for greater outreach, research and...
Association between SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and healthcare contacts for menstrual disturbance and bleeding in women before and after menopause: nationwide, register based cohort study
Source : https://www.bmj.com/content/381/bmj-2023-074778
Objectives To evaluate the risks of any menstrual disturbance and bleeding following SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in women who are premenopausal or postmenopausal. Design A nationwide, register based cohort study. Setting All...
Conclusion: Weak and inconsistent associations were observed between SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and healthcare contacts for bleeding in women who are postmenopausal, and even less evidence was recorded of an association for menstrual disturbance or bleeding in women who were premenopausal. These findings do not provide substantial support for a...
The influence of sex hormones on musculoskeletal pain and osteoarthritis
Source : https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2665991323000607
The association of female sex with certain rheumatic symptoms and diseases is now indisputable. Some of the most striking examples of this association...
Discussion: In this Review, we present evidence for the association of changes in sex hormones with musculoskeletal pain and painful osteoarthritis, discussing data from diverse natural, therapeutic, and experimental settings in humans and relevant animal models relating to hormone loss or replacement and the consequent effects on health,...
Conclusion: In this cohort study, ACEs were associated with EAA among middle-aged adults after controlling for demographics, behavior, and socioeconomic status. These findings of the associations between early life experience and the biological aging process in midlife may contribute to health promotion in a life course perspective.
Experience and severity of menopause symptoms and effects on health-seeking behaviours: a cross-sectional online survey of community dwelling adults in the United Kingdom - BMC Women's Health
Source : https://bmcwomenshealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12905-023-02506-w
Background Almost all women will experience menopause, and the symptoms can have a severely detrimental impact on their quality of life. However, there is limited research exploring health-seeking behaviours and...
Conclusion: This study highlighted a strong willingness of women aged 35–70 to participate in group consultations for menopause, with motivation being strongest amongst premenopausal women. Low awareness of self-management and lifestyle interventions to manage the symptoms of menopause highlight the need for greater outreach, research and...
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Menopause Connect3yrKey Points • Source: BMC Women’s Health • Conclusions: “This study highlighted a strong willingness of women aged 35–70 to participate in group consultations for menopause, with motivation being strongest amongst premenopausal women. Low Show More
Dermatoses in Postmenopausal Women in a Tertiary Health Care Center of Bihar: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study
Background Postmenopausal women comprise a very unique population with various dermatological, genital, and oral dermatoses due to the various physiological, age-related, and hormonal changes in this period, which have not...
Discussion: A broader understanding of the diverse dermatological concerns of postmenopausal women would enable dermatologists to be better equipped to identify and treat postmenopausal dermatosis as well as provide better support to women going through this phase of life.
Effects of different physiotherapy modalities on insomnia and depression in perimenopausal, menopausal, and post-menopausal women: a systematic review - BMC Women's Health
Source : https://bmcwomenshealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12905-023-02515-9
Background Menopause is the time that marks passing 12 months after the last menstruation cycle in women between ages 40-50. Menopausal women often experience depression and insomnia that significantly impact...
Conclusion: Using non-pharmaceutical interventions such as therapeutic and manual physiotherapy have an overall positive impact on reducing insomnia and depression in menopausal women.
Comparison of predictive effect of the dietary inflammatory index and empirically derived food-based dietary inflammatory index on the menopause-specific quality of life and its complications - BMC Women's Health
Source : https://bmcwomenshealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12905-023-02485-y
Introduction Menopause, defined as the cessation of menstruation for at least 12 months, is one of the important stages of a woman's life cycle. Some hormonal variations occur during the...
Conclusion: Both dietary inflammatory indices appear to be suitable for predicting quality of life, but FDII had slightly more predictive power. It seems that the quality of life and severity of menopausal symptoms may be improved, particularly with regard to sexual symptoms, by following an anti-inflammatory diet.
Menopausal hormone therapy and dementia: nationwide, nested case-control study
Source : https://www.bmj.com/content/381/bmj-2022-072770
Objectives To assess the association between use of menopausal hormone therapy and development of dementia according to type of hormone treatment, duration of use, and age at usage. Design Nationwide,...
Conclusion: Menopausal hormone therapy was positively associated with development of all cause dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, even in women who received treatment at the age of 55 years or younger. The increased rate of dementia was similar between continuous and cyclic treatment.