Menopause Is Finally Going Mainstream
Kathryn Clancy wrote an entire book about menstrual cycles. But even she was surprised by some of the pre-menopausal symptoms she recently began to experience at age 44.
“A lot of things that have to do with my uterus, ovaries, and breasts, I have been massively underprepared for as a Ph.D.-level expert in this field,” says Clancy, a professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. “That should tell you how even more underprepared most people are.”
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Most people who menstruate will experience symptoms including hot flashes, brain fog, and ch...
Source: TIME: Health - January 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
How ovarian tissue freezing could prevent menopause — possibly forever
Yale researchers predict that the procedure could significantly delay menopause for healthy women under 40 and prevent it altogether for those under 30. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
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Government unveils ‘ top priorities ’ for women ’ s health in 2024
Improving maternity care and supporting victims of domestic and sexual abuse are among the top priorities for women’s health in 2024, the government has said. Speaking at the Women’s Health Summit yesterday (17 January), health secretary Victoria Atkins said key priorities for 2024 also included ‘fairer, comprehensive care’ for menstrual problems, menopause and conditions such... Read moreThe post Government unveils ‘top priorities’ for women’s health in 2024 appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Latest news Women's health Source Type: news
How Art Therapy Can Ease the Transition Through Menopause
MONDAY, Jan. 15, 2023 -- Art therapy has the potential to help women deal with menopause, a new study reports.
Creative arts therapies combined with nutrition education significantly improved quality of life, stress, anxiety and body image in a... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Blood: The Science, Medicine and Mythology of Menstruation by Dr Jen Gunter – why periods are ‘a muddled burden’
The outspoken Canadian gynaecologist ’s compelling scientific study cuts through misinformation, myth and worse with clarity and wit in this study of the menstrual cycleThe doctor who taught me about human reproduction at medical school was in fact a veterinarian. More is known about a sheep ’s rhythms than a woman’s, he said, setting the tone in our first tutorial, presumably because ewes drive a healthy profit. I was disappointed. I felt that menstruation and pregnancy shouldn’t be narrated to us like they would be for any other animal. These aren’t just biological events, but experiences coloured by memory and...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 14, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Kate Womersley Tags: Health, mind and body books Menstruation Women's health Reproduction Menopause Culture Biology Science Life and style Society Source Type: news
Women always had hot flashes at work, but now they ’re done hiding menopause
Natalia Maureira-Rey was in a meeting with five fellow lawyers in Spain this May when she suddenly started to sweat. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or Women always had hot flashes at work, but now they’re…#nataliamaureirarey #spain #spanish #inditexsa #maureirarey #microsoftcorp #abercrombiefitchco #bluecrossblueshield #massachusetts #sarahiselin (Source: Reuters: Health)
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Hormonal Changes May Help Trigger Rheumatoid Arthritis in Women
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 10, 2024 -- Women are four to five times more likely than men to develop early-onset rheumatoid arthritis, and a few hormonal factors could be why, new research suggests.
Entering menopause early (before age 45), taking hormone... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Women who take HRT to help them through the menopause are almost 50% more likely to get arthritis, finds study
Starting menopause early and having four or more children were also linked to higher chances of developing rheumatoid arthritis risk, researchers found. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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Advanced nursing practice for gynaecology and women ’s health
Royal College of Nursing - Gynaecology and women ’s health care has many sub-specialties, including hysteroscopy, general gynaecology, early pregnancy, emergency gynaecology, colposcopy, urogynaecology, menopause, endometriosis and gynaecology oncology. This publication has set out pathways for advanced nursing practice and advanced clinical pra ctice roles, which will enhance clinical care, the patient experience and enable progression career development for nurses.GuideMore detail (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
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Bayer ’s Menopause Drug Succeeds in Two Final-Stage Studies
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Draft NICE menopause guidelines ‘seriously lacking’, say campaigners
Menopause campaigners have called for NICE guidelines on the menopause to include more ‘balanced’ wording around the benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), as well as for more consideration and detail to be given to the use of testosterone. In a consultation response published yesterday, campaign group Menopause Mandate also said that the guidelines contained... Read moreThe post Draft NICE menopause guidelines ‘seriously lacking’, say campaigners appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
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Martin Searle Solicitors launch their new campaign "Menopause Matters" in January 2024 to stamp out Menopause Discrimination in the Workplace
In January 2024, Martin Searle Solicitors' Employment Law Team are launching "Menopause Matters", their new campaign to raise awareness and to stamp out menopause discrimination at work. BRIGHTON, UK, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In January 2024, Martin Searle Solicitors' Employment... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
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'Patronising' NHS menopause advice is too critical of HRT, says Davina McCall
Davina McCall has joined calls for the NHS's treatment watchdog to make changes to its draft menopause guidance, with the TV presenter saying it is unbalanced against HRT treatments. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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Dr Reddy's acquires MenoLabs' women health brands in US
Dr. Reddy’s acquired the entire MenoLabs supplements portfolio which includes seven branded products to treat perimenopause and menopause. The deal also includes the MenoLife health tracker app which supports the product line and provides community, education, and information to consumers regarding menopause. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
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I’m a weight loss expert - shedding the pounds can help women manage the menopause’
There are a lot of symptoms commonly associated with the menopause - hot flushes, mood swings, sleepless nights and... weight gain. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
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