Obese women have an increased risk of hip fracture earlier than others, already well before the age of 70, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. The study followed 12,715 women for a period of 25 years. The new findings from the Osteoporosis Risk Factor and Prevention (OSTPRE) study were published in […]
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A new study, led by experts at the Universities of Nottingham and Oxford, provides a clearer and more detailed picture on which women are at increased risk of breast cancer when using different HRT treatments. The results of the study, published in The BMJ, confirm that HRT use is associated with increased risks of breast […]
One women’s journey of menopause and vaginal atrophy. Written in a `tongue in cheek’ way to help break taboos of vaginal atrophy. Informative, serious, tear-jerking and guaranteed to make you laugh. You’ll learn the hidden secrets of menopause aimed to help you during your own experiences, informing women, men and health professionals of all ages. […]
In a national sample of US women in their mid-40s to mid-50s, those with high serum levels of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were likely to enter menopause 2 years earlier than those with low levels of these chemicals. That is, the median age of natural menopause was 52.8 years versus 50.8 years in women with […]
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Today is the 10th anniversary of the first World Menopause Day. The day, which was established by the International Menopause Society, has been observed since 2009 to show support to women across the globe and to recognise the challenges of menopausal symptoms and related conditions. The last ten years have seen significant medical advances and […]
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Around half of all women and one in five men suffer from low libido at some point in their lives. Here we look at some ways to boost desire and enjoy a healthy romantic life. Prescription drugs According to Sid Dajani, community pharmacist and spokesperson for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, there are literally dozens of OTC […]
Women deserve to have a good sex life into their fifties and sixties and beyond and the menopause is too early to just give up on sex. I do encounter women in my practice who have gone through the menopause and throw caution to the wind in terms of practising safe sex but they are […]
Millions of women are suffering menopause misery because simple steps are not being taken to alleviate common symptoms including panic attacks, palpitations, hot flashes, and extreme tiredness. My latest research, involving a survey of over 1000 women, shows a staggering 80 per cent of women report suffering moderate to severe menopausal symptoms, which can last […]
Hot flushes during the menopause may be a minor inconvenience for many women, but a significant proportion of women, typically around 45 to 55 years of age, suffer from more severe episodes that can have a major impact on their quality of life. Hot flushes can lead to clothes and bed sheets drenched with sweat […]