New American brand Rory is targeting midlife women with the same fresh, direct-to-consumer take on wellness seen in start-ups like Hims and Hers – in this case, tackling menopause by coupling telehealth with smartly branded pharmaceutical and over-the-counter products. This content was originally published here.
Month: July 2020
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause in Breast Cancer Survivors
Many breast cancer survivors and women at high risk of breast cancer suffer from genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), a term that encompasses any urinary, genital, or sexual dysfunction related to a hypoestrogenic state. Although GSM is usually caused by postmenopausal estrogen loss, it can also be caused by cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, […]
Hormone Therapy For Women | Menopause Hormone Therapy
Hormone therapy for women via HRT therapy programs help against unpleasant menopause symptoms. This content was originally published here.
Difference Between Perimenopause and Menopause | Perimenopause vs Menopause
Perimenopause vs Menopause Perimenopause and menopause can confuse you because they are very closely related and present at the same age range. It refers to the end of the menstrual cycle. However, there are clear differences between the two, which will be discussed here in detail. What is Perimenopause? Peri-menopause is the period around […]
Early Menopause Linked to Diabetes Risk
Women past a “certain age” know all too well about the irritating symptoms that are part and parcel of . The drop in estrogen that accompanies this biological milestone is what leads to hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness and disrupted sleep. But research has found that menopause also increases risk for something with longer-term […]
Menopause and breast-cancer risk
Share on TwitterTweet Share on Facebook Enlarge this image Blushing for a cause: We’re pink this October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Permalink Menopause occurs when a woman’s reproductive cycle is over and she can no longer produce offspring. For many women, menopause occurs around age 50. While menopause itself is not a […]
Duchesnay USA, Maker of Osphena®, Applauds Expanded Coverage for Treatments for Dyspareunia due to Menopause under Medicare Part D
ROSEMONT, PA, /PRNewswire/ – Duchesnay USA commends the clarification by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the statutory intent of “Prescription Drug Benefits” Section 1860D-2(e)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act. In its statement, the CMS confirmed that drugs indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe dyspareunia (painful intercourse) due to menopause are […]
Anxious and forgetful after menopause? Here’s why
(SCIENCE DAILY) – Lack of estrogen may play a role in the development of anxiety and memory problems, according to a new rodent study. The findings will be presented today at the American Physiological Society’s (APS) Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic Diseases: Sex-Specific Implications for Physiology conference in Knoxville, Tennesee. Estrogen, the primary female sex hormone, […]
Study: Breast cancer risk reduced for women who lose weight after menopause
That’s according to a study published in the journal “Cancer.” This content was originally published here.
IBS Can Worsen Menopause Symptoms
The patient: “Melanie,” a physically robust woman in her mid-60’s…an equestrian and head of an art department at a private school in Connecticut. Why she came to see me: She started developing a myriad of symptoms when she entered menopause that confused both her and her primary care doctor. She suffered from diffuse muscle cramping […]
