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Study: PFAS exposure may cause early menopause in women

Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) might cause menopause to occur two years earlier, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Known as forever chemicals, PFAS are man-made and used in a wide variety of nonstick and waterproof products, as well as firefighting foams. PFAS Read more…

New Book – ‘Med School after Menopause, The Journey of my Soul’ by author Ann Charlotte Valentin | eNewsChannels News

A true inspirational story about transformation, healing and spirituality (PHOENIX, Ariz.) — NEWS: In “Med School after Menopause, The Journey of my Soul” (ISBN: 978-0578526300; $14.99 Divine Publishing, Nov. 2019) author Ann Charlotte Valentin shows the reader that it is never too late to transform one’s life path. By sharing stories from her own life, Read more…

NK3R Agonist Promising for Vasomotor Symptoms in Menopause | Medpage Today

CHICAGO — Fezolinetant, a treatment for women with moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause, showed improvements in frequency and severity of symptoms compared with placebo, a researcher said here. Women randomized to fezolinetant at a range of doses, either daily or twice a day, had a 75-87% reduction in the frequency of vasomotor Read more…

Edentulism tied to greater risk for high BP after menopause

A new study in the American Journal of Hypertension indicates that postmenopausal women who have experienced tooth loss are at higher risk of developing high blood pressure. Multiple studies have suggested an association … (HealthDay)—For postmenopausal African-American women, high-risk APOL1 genotype seems not to be associated with coronary heart disease, stroke, or mortality, according to Read more…

Hormone Replacement Therapy: Treatment for Menopause Symptoms – McLeod Health

With few exceptions, nearly every woman will experience the hot flashes, night sweats and other symptoms associated with menopause. Some of the most troublesome signs can be treated with what is termed “Hormone Replacement Therapy.” “Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) generally involves estrogen and progesterone,” says McLeod OB/GYN Candice Greenan, MD. “Throughout most of a woman’s Read more…

Retired doctor Barbara Taylor educates women on menopause

Photo: Courtesy Photo Image of Barbara Taylor, also known as Menopause Taylor, is a retired gynecologist who now helps women understand menopause through videos, seminars, books and consultations. Barbara Taylor, also known as Menopause Taylor, is a retired gynecologist who now helps women understand menopause through videos, seminars, books and consultations. Photo: Courtesy Photo Retired Read more…

AARP Hacking Menopause Challenge winners create noninvasive tools for menopause symptoms

AARP Innovation Labs announced the winners of its Hacking Menopause Challenge, which aimed to create noninvasive tools to combat common menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes, fatigue and sleep disorders. EloCare won the top prize of $5,000 for the best two-system solution. Pride Chill and NYX Systems each collected $4,000 for the best one-system solution and Read more…

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