Women's Health

Self-collected samples to test for cervical cancer are a step in the right direction when it comes to addressing healthcare barriers, according to Rahma S. Mkuu, Ph.D., M.P.H., assistant professor in the Department of Health Outcomes & Biomedical Informatics at the University of Florida College of Medicine.

While providers do bring up menopause with patients during visits, there are still some knowledge gaps, according to the results of a recent survey of women ages 40 to 70 and healthcare providers.

An overview of endometriosis subtypes, treatment options and costs, according to a recent research review published in JAMA.

The victims of intimate partner violence were found to have more menopause symptoms, according to the results of a Turkish study published this month in Menopause.

There is a lack of agreement on the clinical, psychological and social relevance of menopause between the transgender and gender diverse communities and medical professionals, according to the results of a study published this month in Menopause.

Women who undergo menopause before the age of 40 are more likely to experience cognitive decline, which may lead to dementia, according to new research.

An overview of menopause taboo, the lingering effects of the Women’s Health Initiative study and what employers can do support their menopausal workers, according to Stephanie Faubion, M.D., director of the Mayo Clinic’s Center for Women’s Health and medical director of The Menopause Society.

Ways workplaces and insurance companies have begun to support menopausal women, according to Jenifer Allbright, Director of G&A Beneficial at G&A Partners.

Cancer mortality rates have decreased by 34% overall, but incidence rates for women of all ages continue to rise, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.

Study authors Susan D. Reed, MD, MPH, MS, and Erin Dwyer, MPH, both at the University of Washington School of Medicine, attribute some of these different challenges to underlying health disparities.

A new, first-of-its-kind study found that these symptoms occur particularly during the late menopause transition and post-menopause.

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.