Women's Health

Modern research shows women’s health issues go beyond reproductive health and highlight women’s elevated risk for autoimmune and cardiovascular disease – among other conditions.

Menopausal gay, lesbian and bisexual women are more likely to report recent sexual activity with less vaginal symptoms than heterosexual women of the same age, a new study suggests.

The boxed warning follows a safety warning the FDA issued in September about the risk of liver injury from the use of Veozah to treat hot flashes.

The new guidelines consist of 145 recommendations for treating and managing premature ovarian insufficiency syndrome, which affects an estimated 4% of women under the age of 40 worldwide.

Aerobic exercise, particularly static exercises like yoga and stretching, performed 70 to 90 minutes three times a week over eight to 10 weeks, can significantly improve sleep disorders in menopausal women.

The menopause market is projected to increase at a CAGR of 5.10% between 2025 – 2033, with North America making up 4.9% during this period.

Patient follow-up 10 years after hormone replacement therapy treatment revealed there were no long-term negative cognitive effects.

Canadian study reveals that women who undergo early menopause are less at risk for asthma than women who experience menopause late.

Popular menopause prescriptions such as Estradiol, Dotti, Premarin and Veozah will be available for cheaper using a GoodRx coupon.

If approved, elinzanetant would be another non-hormonal option for menopausal women seeking hot flash relief.

Less than a quarter of menopausal women have their menopause symptoms entered into their charts at primary care visits, resulting in missed opportunities for timely treatment.

Insulin resistance reduction was seen in trials using both estrogen and estrogen plus progesterone, a meta-analysis of 17 studies reveal.

Insight into nocturnal hot flash timing could provide clues about heart disease risk in perimenopausal women.

Women with disadvantaged backgrounds may also benefit more than women with a higher socioeconomic status, study results show.

These findings relate with similar studies in countries such as India, Turkey, Poland and Peru, according to researchers.

Premature menopause is a significant concern because it increases health risks, such as issues with the heart, bones and mental health.

Research in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology reveals that reducing nighttime hot flashes in menopausal women leads to better sleep quality, fewer nighttime awakenings and increased overall sleep efficiency.

A new report highlights the unmet needs and stigma around menopause in the workplace.

When women have their ovaries removed before menopause, a procedure known as premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy (PBO), they lose crucial hormones such as estrogen, progesterone and testosterone, which can cause a number of health issues.

Prior reviews of various dietary patterns found that the Mediterranean diet had the most significant and consistent positive effects on cardiometabolic and anthropometric risk factors.

Over the last 50 years, girls in the United States and worldwide have been getting their periods sooner, often influenced by factors like race, ethnicity and socioeconomic status.

According to a new study, it was found that higher estrogen receptor density could tell whether a woman is premenopausal or postmenopausal, and that it’s related to lower memory scores and mood and cognitive issues in postmenopausal women.

While better cardiovascular health has been associated with less cognitive decline, it has remained unclear whether this relationship begins early, affects all racial subgroups equally and impacts all cognitive domains the same until this study.

According to a recent survey published in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society, sudden changes in physical activity, temperature and humidity may increase the chances of hot flashes.

During menopause, up to 70% of women experience weight gain due to aging, estrogen decline, a decrease in energy and a decrease in spontaneous physical activity energy.

According to findings collected by Cedars-Sinai, artificial intelligence can reduce serious health risks associated with pregnancy and childbirth, and improve screening for some gynecological cancers.

Understanding how physician sex contributes to these disparities is crucial as evidence on the impact of physician sex on clinical outcomes remains limited, especially around patient sex.

Five facts based off of findings on women's health.

The proposed rule for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System introduces strategies to improve the well-being of Medicare beneficiaries, including efforts to tackle social determinants of health, create more robust emergency readiness and enhance maternal healthcare.

In 2025, the out-of-pocket cap and other Part D related provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act are projected to save women in Medicare an average of 28% in out-of-pocket costs, according to a new analysis from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation.