Menopause health:Health & Medical

Progression to At-risk Obesity in Perimenopausal Women

Why are some perimenopausal women likely to progress to at-risk obesity, and how can clinicians help to identify and counsel those who are most at risk?......[Read More]

Age, Bone Mass Predict Fracture Risk

Age and low bone mass continue to be major predictors of fractures in postmenopausal women, according to a study of more than 170,000 women presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology in Washington, D.C.......[Read More]

A Decade of Postmenopausal HT Prescribing in the US

Is hormone therapy considered to be safe and effective for postmenopausal women and what are the prescribing rates like in the past decade in the US since the WHI? This new study examines the data.......[Read More]

Soy Tablets Little Help for Bone Loss, Hot Flashes

A new study reported in Archives of Internal Medicine found there was no difference between soy and a placebo in relieving symptoms such as bone loss or vaginal dryness.......[Read More]

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Menopause Symptoms

How effective is cognitive behavioral therapy for women who experience menopausal symptoms?......[Read More]

Antiseizure Drug: Ease Hot Flashes

The antiseizure drug Neurontin may be as good as estrogen at easing women's hot flasheshot flashes.......[Read More]

New Treatment for Menopause Symptoms

Women seeking to quell the symptoms of menopause and build stronger bones may soon have a new treatment option -- possibly with fewer concerns and risks normally associated with traditional HRT (hormone replacement therapy).......[Read More]

Elective Bilateral Oophorectomy at the Time of Hysterectomy

Do the majority of ob/gyns recommend bilateral oophorectomy at the time of hysterectomy in most women? This new study takes a look.......[Read More]

Acupuncture May Cool Night Hot Flashes

Acupuncture may nix nighttime hot flashes caused by menopause, according to a new study.......[Read More]

Menopause News and Features Page

Find special feature stories and news on Menopause Health at WebMD......[Read More]

Postmenopausal Women Taking Bisphosphonates

What should guide the prescription and treatment duration of bisphosphonates for postmenopausal osteoporosis? When should bisphosphonate drug holidays be considered?......[Read More]

Sex and Menopause

Menopause and postmenopause can affect your sex drive. Find out more from WebMD.......[Read More]

Early Menopause Linked to Heart Failure Risk in Swedish Study

Association was even stronger among women who had a history of smoking, researchers say......[Read More]

Hormone Therapy and Risk of Cardiovascular Events in Women

Does hormone therapy raise the risk of cardiovascular events in women, and what role does dosage and route of delivery play in this possible risk?......[Read More]

Hot Flash for Women at Menopause: Try a Little Tofu

Worried that taking estrogen replacement medication may increase their risk of breast cancer, yet plagued by the hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause, more and more women are turning to 'natural' solutions such as estrogen-like products derived from plants.......[Read More]