//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/menopause/ Read the latest medical research on menopause including new methods to reduce hot flashes, information on hormones and other questions pertinent to menopause. en-us Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:18:12 EDT Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:18:12 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/menopause/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907105759.htm The ketogenic (keto) diet may lower testosterone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a new article. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:57:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907105759.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112354.htm Although about half of people go through menopause, less than 15% of them receive effective treatment for their symptoms. Treatment options for people experiencing irritating or severe menopause symptoms are often under researched, and some have questionable efficacy, or cause harmful side effects. Menopause experts now summarize what we know about menopause, call for more research into the timeline and treatment of menopause, and encourage individualized, holistic treatment that addresses both menopausal symptoms and other systemic changes happening in the body. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:23:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112354.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230707111648.htm A new study suggests that birth-control pills negatively impact women's stress response. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 11:16:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230707111648.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230622120828.htm The genetic causes of very early menopause will have to be reconsidered after researchers found that nearly all women who carried variations thought to cause the condition in fact had their menopause at an older age. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:08:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230622120828.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230612114717.htm Women who used combined contraceptive pills were at greater risk of developing depression than women who did not, according to a new study. Contraceptive pills increased women's risk by 73 per cent during the first two years of use. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:47:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230612114717.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230419125102.htm Scientists have pinpointed a key driver of low bone density, a discovery that may lead to improved treatments with fewer side effects for women with osteoporosis. The findings reveal that loss of an epigenetic modulator, KDM5C, preserves bone mass in mice. KDM5C works by altering epigenetic 'marks,' which are akin to 'on' and 'off' switches that ensure the instructions written in DNA are used at the right time and in the right place. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:51:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230419125102.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230403162627.htm 女性比男性更有可能发展Alzheimer's disease (AD), with women making up two-thirds of the population living with AD. A new study sheds light on the relationship between the risk of Alzheimer's disease and age of menopause and use of hormone therapy (HT). Mon, 03 Apr 2023 16:26:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230403162627.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230313121003.htm We all know how important sleep is for mental health, but a meta-analysis found that getting good shut-eye also helps our immune systems respond to vaccination. The authors found that people who slept less than six hours per night produced significantly fewer antibodies than people who slept seven hours or more, and the deficit was equivalent to two months of antibody waning. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:10:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230313121003.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230222210526.htm As estrogen levels fluctuate, a new study has found for female participants with migraine, their levels of the protein calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) that plays a key role in starting the migraine process also fluctuate. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 21:05:26 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230222210526.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230221132129.htm Elevated levels of air pollutants are associated with bone damage among postmenopausal women, according to new research. The effects were most evident on the lumbar spine, with nitrous oxides twice as damaging to the area than seen with normal aging. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 13:21:29 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230221132129.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230201195328.htm People with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of stroke, according to a new study. The lower risk was found for both ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:53:28 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230201195328.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230118092038.htm Eating disorders are stereotypically associated with adolescents and young adults. Growing evidence, however, suggests that these conditions can occur at any time during a woman's lifespan, including at midlife. A new study finds that body dissatisfaction is a primary cause of eating disorders, especially during perimenopause. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 09:20:38 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230118092038.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230114142747.htm Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) could help prevent Alzheimer's Dementia among women at risk of developing the disease -- according to new research. Sat, 14 Jan 2023 14:27:47 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230114142747.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221213094755.htm Females' propensity to deposit more fat in places like their hips, buttocks and the backs of their arms, so-called subcutaneous fat, is protective against brain inflammation, which can result in problems like dementia and stroke, at least until menopause, scientists report. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 09:47:55 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221213094755.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221212140548.htm Researchers have identified specific bacteria in the bladder that may indicate which postmenopausal women are more susceptible to recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), and they found that estrogen may play a role in reducing that susceptibility. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:05:48 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221212140548.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221208135935.htm Delirium is common among women with urinary tract infections (UTIs) -- especially those who have experienced menopause. Investigators, working with laboratory mice, have been able to prevent symptoms of the condition with estrogen, which is commonly used for hormone replacement therapy. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:59:35 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221208135935.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221025150257.htm Intermittent fasting has been shown to be an effective way to lose weight, but critics have worried that the practice may have a negative impact on women's reproductive hormones. Now, a team brings new evidence to the table. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:02:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221025150257.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221017102353.htm Women who used chemical hair straightening products were at higher risk for uterine cancer compared to women who did not report using these products, according to a new study. The researchers found no associations with uterine cancer for other hair products that the women reported using, including hair dyes, bleach, highlights, or perms. Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:23:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221017102353.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220912132329.htm The HSD3B1 gene could hold clues for predicting and treating endometrial cancer, according to a novel finding. Researchers found a certain HSD3B1 genotype was more common in women with type 2 endometrial cancer. Those patients show lower survival rates than those diagnosed with type 1 endometrial cancer, likely driven by the fact that type 2 patient cells are less hormone-dependent. Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:23:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220912132329.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220824152312.htm A new scientific paper and other recent evidence offer important reassurances about the risk of breast cancer from hormone therapy to treat menopause symptoms, two menopause experts say. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 15:23:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220824152312.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220809141221.htm Scientists have developed a new mathematical model that may help clinicians decide on the best combination of osteoporosis medications for patients and the order in which they should be taken. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:12:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220809141221.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220715142123.htm A new analysis of reports from more than 35,000 people offers the most comprehensive assessment so far of menstrual changes experienced by pre- and post-menopausal individuals in the first two weeks after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The study adds to the evidence that significant numbers of people experience this unexpected side effect. Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:21:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220715142123.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220622141821.htm A new study has found an association between obstructive sleep apnea risk and low estrogen and progesterone levels in women. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:18:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220622141821.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220614122713.htm The estrogen deficiency following menopause is thought to impair women's ability to use fat as an energy source. A study shows that menopausal state or blood estrogen levels do not clearly determine the rate middle-aged women are able to use fat at rest or during exercise. Higher fat utilization did not indicate better glucose tolerance. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:27:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220614122713.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220515113212.htm Levels of bad cholesterol rise during menopause, and 10% of this increase is likely due to shifts in sex hormones. Women usually undergo menopause at the age of 48 to 52 years, leading to a decline in estrogen and increase in follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Menopause is thought to predispose women to heart disease since it typically develops 10 years later than in men, and risk rises after menopause. Sun, 15 May 2022 11:32:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220515113212.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220418164934.htm A woman's reproductive history can help predict her future risk of heart disease. Mon, 18 Apr 2022 16:49:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220418164934.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220413090954.htm While women who enter menopause before age 45 are known to be at higher risk of heart failure, obesity significantly increased heart failure risk among women who experienced late menopause -- at age 55 or older, according to a new study. The findings indicate that maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding abdominal obesity may protect against developing heart failure, especially among women who experience late menopause. Wed, 13 Apr 2022 09:09:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220413090954.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220405143521.htm 怀孕、生殖周期长、年龄t menopause are associated with a lower risk of dementia in women, according to a new study. Inversely, hysterectomy, younger age of first birth, and younger or older than average age at first period were associated with greater dementia risk. Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:35:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220405143521.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220405102825.htm New research on postmenopausal women identifies associations between commonly eaten foods and the diversity and composition of oral bacteria. Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:28:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220405102825.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220404082846.htm Physicians may be able to determine if menopause-related bone loss is already in progress or about to begin by measuring the level of a hormone called anti-Mullerian hormone that declines as women approach their final menstrual period. The findings could help physicians determine when, and how, to treat bone loss in women as they age before that bone loss causes significant health issues. Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:28:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220404082846.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220323125121.htm Researchers look at how fat tissue from different parts of the body may lead to diabetes onset in men and women. They reviewed almost 200 hundred scientific papers looking for a deeper understanding of how fat operates at the surface and tissue level, and the mechanisms by which that tissue contributes to diabetes onset. Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:51:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220323125121.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220322111242.htm It's no secret that working nontraditional shifts can wreak havoc on lifestyle and sleep habits. Shift work has also been known to have a negative effect on workers' health. A new study suggests it also may delay the onset of natural menopause, possibly because of disruptions in circadian rhythms. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:12:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220322111242.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220302131326.htm Compared with women who enter menopause around age 50, women who experience very early menopause (before the age of 40) were found to be 35% more likely to develop some type of dementia later in life, according to a large study of women living in the United Kingdom. Women who entered menopause before age 45 were also 1.3 times more likely to develop dementia before the age of 65. In addition, women who entered menopause later, at age 52 or older, had dementia risk similar to women who entered menopause at the average age for menopause onset which is the age of 50 to 51 years. Wed, 02 Mar 2022 13:13:26 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220302131326.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220223094319.htm Obesity has been linked to a wide array of health problems. A new study suggests that abdominal obesity as measured by body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference, may result in a greater risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:43:19 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220223094319.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/01/220112094017.htm Exposure to phthalates -- a group of chemicals found in everything from plastics to personal care products to electronics -- may disrupt an important hormone needed to sustain a healthy pregnancy, according to a new study. The study has examined the impact that phthalates, added to plastics to increase flexibility, have on the placental corticotropin releasing hormone (pCRH) that is produced by the placenta and increases throughout the course of pregnancy. Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:40:17 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/01/220112094017.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/01/220104095608.htm 科学家们正在呼吁改变医疗policy following research which has shown for the first time the scale of the impact of a condition associated with benign tumors that can lead to type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Up to 10 per cent of adults have a benign tumor, or lump, known as an 'adrenal incidentaloma' in their adrenals -- glands situated on top of the kidneys which produce a variety of hormones. Tue, 04 Jan 2022 09:56:08 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/01/220104095608.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211215082038.htm If you're feeling more sudden urges to run to the bathroom as you age, you're not alone. A new study suggests postmenopausal women aged 45 to 54 years are more likely to have overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome. Additionally, obesity and multiple births put a woman at greater risk for stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:20:38 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211215082038.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211210103124.htm A study measured arterial stiffness in women from wide age range. Increased stiffness is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Age was a strong determinant of arterial stiffness. Indicative of the role of hormones, menstrual cycle phase, contraceptive pill phase and menopausal state were also associated with arterial stiffness. Fri, 10 Dec 2021 10:31:24 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211210103124.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211104140355.htm The drop in estrogen levels that occurs with menopause brings declines in the volumes of 'gray matter,' the cellular matter of the brain, in key brain regions that are also affected in Alzheimer's disease. But a new study suggests that greater cumulative exposure to estrogen in life, for example from having had more children or from having taken menopause hormone therapy, may counter this brain-shrinking effect. Thu, 04 Nov 2021 14:03:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211104140355.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211103140138.htm As women age, their risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) exceeds men's largely because of decreased levels of estrogen that regulate vascular function. As a result, much research is focused on various risk factors. A new study suggests that eating alone may contribute to an increased risk of heart disease in older women. Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:01:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211103140138.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211027122047.htm Bone mineral density at the femoral neck bone in postmenopausal women decreased by an average of 10% during a 25-year follow-up, according to a new study. Being the world's hitherto longest follow-up of changes in bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, the study shows that bone loss after menopause is significantly lower than has previously been assumed on the basis of earlier studies. Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:20:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211027122047.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211023122141.htm A new study has found that women over the age of 50 who had breastfed their babies performed better on cognitive tests compared to women who had never breastfed. The findings suggest that breastfeeding may have a positive impact on postmenopausal women's cognitive performance and could have long-term benefits for the mother's brain. Sat, 23 Oct 2021 12:21:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211023122141.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211019223156.htm Researchers have made recommendations for clinicians and patients regarding supplemental screening for women with dense breast tissue. Tue, 19 Oct 2021 22:31:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211019223156.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211013080905.htm As women near menopause, their menstrual cycle length often becomes longer. The timing of these changes could provide clues about a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. Wed, 13 Oct 2021 08:09:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211013080905.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211007122238.htm Researchers have found that a drug first developed to treat Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia and sickle cell disease reduces obesity and fatty liver in mice and improves their heart function -- without changes in food intake or daily activity. Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:22:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211007122238.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210929212159.htm New research shows that the use of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT -- also known as hormone replacement therapy, HRT) is not linked to an increased risk of developing dementia. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 21:21:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210929212159.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210825143037.htm A new commentary reinforces the need to engage the public in understanding the importance of menstrual health. This includes sufficient funding and more research to educate young people, their parents and communities about the process of menstruation, along with the clinicians who serve them. Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:30:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210825143037.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210804123506.htm Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding the genesis of uterine leiomyomas, also called fibroids. Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:35:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210804123506.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210804123454.htm Scientists have identified nearly 300 gene variations that influence reproductive lifespan in women. Additionally, in mice, they have successfully manipulated several key genes associated with these variants to extend their reproductive lifespan. Their findings substantially increase our knowledge of the reproductive ageing process, as well as providing ways to improve the prediction of which women might reach menopause earlier than others. Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:34:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210804123454.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/07/210728105640.htm Women often struggle with managing their weight and other health risk factors, such as high cholesterol, once they transition through menopause. A new study suggests that dancing may effectively lower cholesterol levels, improve fitness and body composition and in the process, improve self-esteem. Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:56:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/07/210728105640.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/07/210721102417.htm A 16-year study has revealed a link between cognitive decline, bone loss and fracture risk in women. Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:24:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/07/210721102417.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/07/210712092238.htm When it comes to post-menopausal hormone therapy, the type, route and duration all play a role in reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:22:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/07/210712092238.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210624114358.htm 绝经后妇女的一项新的研究发现eating a concentrated amount of chocolate during a narrow window of time in the morning may help the body burn fat and decrease blood sugar levels. Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:43:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210624114358.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/05/210505075021.htm Current guidelines for managing osteoporosis specifically call out hip or spine fractures for increasing the risk for subsequent bone breaks. But a new study suggests that fractures in the arm, wrist, leg and other parts of the body should also set off alarm bells. A fracture, no matter the location, indicates a general tendency to break a bone in the future at a different location. Wed, 05 May 2021 07:50:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/05/210505075021.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210415090803.htm Previous research has shown a link between the duration of a woman's reproductive life span and her overall metabolic health. By analyzing data from successive surveys spanning the 1959-1962 National Health Examination Survey I through the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for 2017-2018, researchers investigated factors that may be driving that link for U.S. women, including an increase in age at natural menopause. Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:08:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210415090803.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/03/210331085651.htm Menopause typically signals the end of a woman's ability to become pregnant. However, in a small new study, a novel approach of administering platelet-rich plasma and gonadotropins near the ovarian follicles is showing promise in restoring ovarian function. Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:56:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/03/210331085651.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/03/210318141628.htm COVID-19 disproportionately affects men compared with women, raising the possibility that a hormone like progesterone may improve clinical outcomes for certain hospitalized men with the disease. New research supports this hypothesis. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:16:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/03/210318141628.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/02/210202101043.htm Hormone therapy can be very effective for so-called estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. But it only works for a little more than half of women who receive the treatment. In a small study, researchers found that women whose tumors did not respond to a one-day estrogen challenge did not benefit from hormone therapy. The findings could help doctors choose treatments most likely to help their patients. Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:10:43 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/02/210202101043.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/01/210126192230.htm Pregnancy complications and early menopause increase women's future risk of heart disease. Cardiologists, gynaecologists and endocrinologists recommend how to help middle-aged women prevent later heart problems. Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:22:30 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/01/210126192230.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/01/210125191806.htm Researchers report that intermittent fasting reduced breast cancer risk in obese mice. Mon, 25 Jan 2021 19:18:06 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/01/210125191806.htm