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I'm as baffled as the next ovary-owner': navigating the science of treating menopause

Perimenopause can bring chaos but also peace with preparation.

Understanding perimenopause varies widely among women and medical professionals. [ more ]

Mindful

Menopause and the Brain: What's Really Going on Up There?

Menopause brain fog affects women over 40, impacting attention, memory, and cognition.

Estrogen fluctuations during menopause play a key role in causing menopause brain fog. [ more ]

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Women

New menopause guidance: educate bosses, but face up to wider ageism as well | Observer editorial

Menopause is stigmatized, under-researched, and symptoms undertreated due to societal biases.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can significantly reduce menopausal symptoms, but only 14% of menopausal women are taking it. [ more ]

Washington Post

Should severe menopause symptoms be a disability? One country thinks so.

Menopause symptoms could be considered a disability if they impact daily activities.

Employers would be legally obligated to make reasonable adjustments for menopausal women. [ more ]

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Menopausal women who get migraines at higher risk for cardiovascular disease, study says

Menopausal women who suffer from migraines and common menopausal symptoms may be at higher risk for cardiovascular disease.

Women with chronic migraines, hot flashes, and night sweats are 1.5 times more likely to develop heart disease and 1.7 times more likely to have a stroke compared to those without the combination of symptoms. [ more ]

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Perimenopausal women have 40% higher risk of depression, study suggests

Perimenopausal women have a 40% higher risk of depression compared to premenopausal women. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

Here's How Perimenopause Affects Mental Health, And How To Manage Symptoms

Perimenopause can lead to mood fluctuations that resemble a villain origin story with symptoms like insomnia and feeling warmer than usual.

Perimenopause is a transition period to menopause that can last from two to eight years, starting around the age of 40, with unpredictable symptoms affecting mental health. [ more ]

Harvard Gazette

Menopause depression risk has been exaggerated - Harvard Gazette

Menopause does not universally increase risk of mental health issues.

Certain groups more vulnerable during menopause, influenced by factors like prior depression. [ more ]

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The Atlantic

5 days ago

A Grand Experiment in Human Reproduction

If women continue to have children later in life, menopause could potentially be delayed or even disappear in the far future. [ more ]

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1 week ago

Nocturnal Hot Flashes and Alzheimer's Risk

Nighttime vasomotor symptoms (VMS) during menopause may indicate a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, highlighting the potential link between VMS and brain health. [ more ]

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Menopause explains female whales' longevity

Female whales exhibit menopause, similar to humans, and live well beyond their reproductive years.

Menopause in whales is linked to caring for younger generations and extends their lifespan by about 40 years. [ more ]

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Why Do Whales Go Through Menopause?

Menopause is rare in species other than whales and humans.

Menopause in whales may have evolved to prevent resource conflicts between older and younger females. [ more ]

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22 hours ago

Medicine

The hot years: the truth about what happens during menopause and the best ways to get through it

Embrace menopause as a natural phase and prioritize health by understanding the science behind it. [ more ]

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1 week ago

Medicine

I'm in Menopause!' Halle Berry Seeks to End a Stigma and Win Funding

Menopause research and education funding advocated by Halle Berry and bipartisan senators. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Women in technology

Black menopausal women almost 5 times less likely to be on HRT than white women

Black menopausal women are significantly less likely to be on hormone replacement therapy compared to white women. [ more ]

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UK news

Menopausal women struggling to find HRT implants despite government U-turn

The government initially blocked the distribution of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) implants for menopausal women, causing significant distress and challenges to access this life-changing treatment.

Menopausal women are experiencing serious physical and mental health symptoms, with HRT implants providing consistent relief in comparison to other forms of HRT. [ more ]

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Neurology professor Lisa Mosconi: Menopause is a renovation project on the brain'

Menopause impacts the brain due to a decline in estrogen. Lisa Mosconi's book explores the neurological symptoms and brain-inclusive care for menopause.

Common brain symptoms during menopause include sleep issues, mood changes, low energy, and cognitive problems, occurring most intensely during late perimenopause and early postmenopause. [ more ]

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Three things to know about your brain on menopause and how to navigate the changes

Menopause needs to be reframed as a neurological event not just a reproductive one.

Historically, there has been an underestimation of the menopause-brain connection due to ageism and sexism. [ more ]

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Talking therapies could help women through menopause, study finds

Talking therapies like CBT and MBI can help women manage menopause symptoms and improve quality of life.

Research suggests a clear link between physical and psychological menopause symptoms, with therapies like CBT and MBI showing positive effects on anxiety and depression. [ more ]

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Cold-water swimming eases menopause and menstrual symptoms, study finds

Swimming in cold water can reduce symptoms of menopause, such as hot flushes and mood swings.

Cold-water swimming may provide an alternative solution for women struggling with menopause and encourage more women to take part in sports. [ more ]

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Books

Joanne Harris: Some of us don't see the line between the books and the world'

Joanne Harris wrote a prequel to her successful novel Chocolat, shedding light on protagonist Vianne's backstory.

Harris's latest novel, Broken Light, explores themes of menopause, mind manipulation, and gender politics. [ more ]

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Books

Joanne Harris: Some of us don't see the line between the books and the world'

Joanne Harris is writing a prequel to her successful novel Chocolat, titled Vianne, which will delve into the backstory of the protagonist.

Harris's latest novel, Broken Light, explores menopause and mind-manipulation abilities through the character Bernie Moon. [ more ]

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Growth hacking

Reimagining Your Mid-life Journey

Most limiting beliefs about midlife and menopause are subconscious and acquired from societal influences.

A fixed mindset can hinder one's ability to navigate menopause effectively and embrace change. [ more ]

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Fashion & style

How Do I Dress for My Menopause Belly and Mood?

Menopause affects both psychological and physical aspects universally.

Clothing plays a crucial role in navigating menopause by impacting how individuals feel about themselves. [ more ]

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Menopause Is Finally Going Mainstream

Menopause is a commonly experienced but rarely discussed life stage that often leaves people uninformed about its symptoms and effects.

Menopause is gaining more attention in the medical and business worlds, with advancements in medication, workplace benefits, and the rise of menopause-focused startups. [ more ]

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4 months ago

Gamechanging' drug to prevent hot flushes wins approval in UK

A drug called Veoza has been approved for use in the UK to treat hot flushes in women going through menopause.

Hot flushes, which affect about 70% of women going through menopause, can have a significant impact on their daily lives. [ more ]

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5 months ago

How Menopause Changes the Brain

Menopause may be an important risk factor for dementia later in life.

The decline in estrogen during menopause alters brain functioning and structure.

Symptoms of menopause, such as lack of sleep and hot flashes, have been linked to dementia. [ more ]

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Relationships

Women Over 50 Reveal What Sex Is Actually Like For Them After Menopause

Menopause can bring about changes in the sex life due to hormonal fluctuations and physical changes in the body.

Contrary to popular belief, women can continue to have a satisfying sex life after menopause. [ more ]

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Chicago

First lady Jill Biden, Halle Berry stop at UIC to promote women's health research

First Lady Jill Biden visited the University of Illinois at Chicago to promote a White House initiative on women's health research.

Actress Halle Berry joined Biden to discuss the lack of investment in women's health research. [ more ]

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