menopause Related News
Over 500,00 women access affordable hormone replacement therapy through HRT PPC
Over 500,000 women in England have accessed more affordable hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the primary treatment for menopause symptoms.
New study will investigate the impact of hormone replacement therapy on the brain
Hormone replacement therapy and its impact on brain chemistry in post-menopausal women is now being investigated by the University of Surrey.
Hormone replacement therapy is...
Low oestrogen can alter the way the body responds to exercise
A study from the University of Jyväskylä has found that low oestrogen can affect the body’s systemic signalling in response to exercise.
Menopause is associated...
Can hormone replacement therapy prevent Alzheimer’s in women?
Hormone replacement therapy could reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in women, according to the University of East Anglia.
A new study has shown that...
Navigating menopause and young-onset dementia
Given that around 70,800 people in the UK are living with young-onset dementia, we spoke to Consultant Admiral Nurse Jules Knight about the challenges...
Predicting effective drug combinations for postmenopausal osteoporosis
A new mathematical model could help clinicians choose effective combinations of medications for postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Postmenopausal osteoporosis occurs when the sudden loss of oestrogen during...
Obstructive sleep apnoea among women linked to low hormone levels
A University of Bergen study has revealed that reduced hormone levels in postmenopausal women may be a cause of obstructive sleep apnoea.
The research identified...
NICE outlines further updates to the menopause guidelines
Further research will be carried out to identify whether new recommendations or updates to existing ones are needed within menopause guidelines.
The ‘scope’ of the...
Bone health awareness campaign to combat bone loss and osteoporosis
The International Osteoporosis Foundation has launched a campaign in partnership with the European Space Agency and ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti to raise awareness of...
Making symptoms of menopause manageable
Awareness and education around symptoms of menopause are paramount for ensuring patients receive accurate diagnosis and treatment. HEQ spoke to Dr Haitham Hamoda, consultant...
Why we need to start talking about improving menopause support
Health Europa discusses the urgent need to improve menopause-related services, care, and public understanding with founder of Menopause Support Diane Danzebrink.
Although the discourse surrounding menopause...
Insomnia treatment for women with night sweats found to be safe
A study indicates that suvorexant, an insomnia treatment, could provide a novel therapeutic option for peri- and postmenopausal women.
Hot flashes and night sweats are...
Female pattern hair loss experienced by 50% of postmenopausal women
A new study has revealed that over half of postmenopausal women will experience female pattern hair loss, providing new insights into what triggers the...
Study finds potential early sign of perimenopause
A new study found that the potential use of the IgG glycome composition could act as an early sign of perimenopause.
Perimenopause is the stage...
Should hormone replacement therapy be available without a prescription?
The MHRA has launched a public consultation on whether hormone replacement therapy (HRT) should be available from pharmacies.
Hormone replacement therapy is a treatment to...
Exploring how an estrogen compound may benefit postmenopausal women
Dr Zeynep Madak-Erdogan and Qianying Zuo of the University of Illinois explain how an estrogen compound may be used to benefit postmenopausal women.
Non-alcoholic fatty...
Painting a better picture of bone loss in postmenopausal women
Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland discuss their findings from the world’s longest-running follow-up on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.
Osteoporosis is the...
Menopausal women suicide rates are at their highest since 1996
New evidence has identified that suicide rates amongst women experiencing menopause are at their highest since 1996.
A study conducted by a research team at...
Exploring the impacts of menopause on women’s bone health
Dr Louise Newson, GP and menopause expert explains how hormonal changes around the menopause can have a direct impact on bone health.
Understanding potential risk...
Prioritising preventative treatments for postmenopausal osteoporosis
Michael Smith, Managing Director of MyBones, discusses how Low-intensity Vibration could prevent the development of osteoporosis.
Treating postmenopausal women with Low-intensity Vibration (LiV) could strengthen...
