Menopause News

'Menopause Map' to help women

Women going through menopause now have a first-of-its-kind interactive guide to help them better understand their treatment options.

Menopause tied to osteoporosis

Women who go through menopause early are almost twice as likely to have the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis later in life, new research indicates.

Exercise thermostat for hot flushes

Attitude may play an important role in how exercise affects menopausal women.

Soy helps hot flashes in menopause

Researchers have found that two daily servings of soy can reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes by up to 26%, compared to a placebo.

Oestrogen therapy a cancer risk

A large study finds that when used for longer than 10 years, an oestrogen-only regimen can actually raise a woman's long-term risk for breast cancer.

Menopause costs women sick days

Women who suffer the unpleasant and sometimes debilitating symptoms of menopause are more likely to miss days at work, a new Dutch study finds.

Aerobics ease menopause symptoms

In study women who had recently entered menopause, those who stuck to an aerobic exercise programme for six months were less likely to report night sweats and mood swings.

CBTmay help ease hot flashes

A few sessions of behavioural therapy – even a "self-help" version – may help some women find relief from menopausal hot flashes, a new study suggests.

1/5 heavy periods stop naturally

Heavy menstrual bleeding before the onset of menopause occasionally stops without drugs or surgery, a new UK study shows.

Oestrogen-only cuts cancer risk

Some women who take oestrogen-only hormone replacement therapy to stave off hot flashes, night sweats and other symptoms of menopause may be at lower risk for developing breast cancer down the road, a news study says.