Menopause
Conference Coverage
False-positive Pap smear may indicate genitourinary syndrome
Nearly all of the women who received local estrogen treatment had a normal Pap smear following therapy.
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CBT effectively treats sexual concerns in menopausal women
Though a small study, the findings confirm previous research results found in women with sexual concerns after gynecologic cancer.
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Hyaluronic acid suppository improves menopause symptoms
HLA may be a promising nonhormonal therapy for this condition, the researchers said.
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Menopausal hormone therapy less prescribed for Black women
There’s likely a combination of reasons for these disparities, with both provider and patient factors contributing, researchers say.
Conference Coverage
This symptom signals UTI in 83% of cases
“Why has something so clear, so frequently present, never been described? The answer is simple: Physicians and patients do not talk about sex.”
Commentary
Hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal osteoporosis
Postmenopausal osteoporosis can have far-reaching consequences on one’s quality of life.
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Premenstrual disorders may be preview of early menopause
“It is important to identify women at risk for early menopause because of its link with poorer heart, brain, and bone health.”
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PCPs facing increased patient demand for knowledgeable menopause care
More patient demand for HT shining a light on inadequate primary care training in menopause medicine.
Feature
Underprescribed menopause relief: Women suffer needlessly
Treating with low-dose estrogen isn’t a radical approach – in fact, it is the standard of care for women experiencing many menopause symptoms.
From the Journals
Older women risk overdiagnosis with mammograms: Study
Overdiagnosis carries the risks of complications from overtreatment, plus financial and emotional hardships.
Expert Commentary
Does tamoxifen use increase the risk of endometrial cancer in premenopausal patients?
In a large, nationwide retrospective longitudinal cohort study that examined the occurrence of endometrial cancer and other uterine pathology in...