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Estrogen chemical structure over an illustration of Sjogren鈥檚 syndrome symptoms.

Estrogen Protects Against Sj枚gren's

Not an endorsement for estrogen-replacement therapy, however, researchers caution

Ups and Downs of Exercise for Women's Bone Health

Uphill versus downhill treadmill walking makes a difference in trial

Study Quantifies Dental, Jaw Risks With Denosumab

10-year data suggest oral issues common

Orgasm, Desire, Pain: Discussing Women's Sexual Health

Valentine's day Facebook Live discussion

Body Weight and Heart Disease; New Osphena Indication; Tofu and Appetite

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

Personality Traits Linked to Diabetes Risk

Optimism beneficial, hostility harmful

Vaginal Estrogen Not Tied to Added Heart, Cancer Risks

Study looked at 18 years of data on postmenopausal women

Trauma May Up Risk for Menopause Symptoms in Older Women

Study argues for awareness of prevalence of traumatic histories in this population

Heart Benefit with Dulaglutide; New Hot Flash Therapy; Diabetes Risks in Women

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

NAMS Meeting Opens with Kerfuffle over Women's Sexual Enhancement

Society's founder jabs panelists for overselling no-evidence elixirs

Ovary Removal May Up Chronic Kidney Disease Risk

Researchers suggest increased risk due to estrogen deprivation

Women's Reproductive History Tied to Dementia Risk

Fewer children, miscarriages tied to increased risk

Verapamil Success for T1D; Bariatric Surgery Wait; Self-Monitoring Without Insulin?

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

Migraine Patterns Often Change During Menopause

Falling estrogen levels may worsen headaches

Morning Break: Antacids and Allergies; Condom-Snorting; Classroom Vaping

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the 麻豆传媒 staff

HRT Reduced Body Fat in Menopausal Women

But effect disappeared once therapy stopped

Stem Cell Tx: New Hope in Premature Ovarian Failure

Autologous human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell engraftment also helps restart menstruation

Benefits of Mediterranean Diet Extend to Bone Health

Higher bone, muscle mass in postmenopausal women on diet

Vaginal Estradiol Offers Little Help for Postmenopausal Symptoms

Moisturizer no better than placebo gel, either

EndoBreak: Oral Semaglutide Success; Methyldopa for T1D

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

EndoBreak: After Menopause, Take the Stairs; Don't Try Kratom For T2D

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

PTSD Predictor of Midlife Sexual Dysfunction

Interpersonal violence also tied to genitourinary symptoms of menopause

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Helpful For Women In Menopause

Depressive symptoms improved in women experiencing insomnia, hot flashes

Flibanserin: Not Just for Premenopausal Women Anymore?

Sheryl Kingsberg, PhD, urges clinicians to ask patients about sexual concerns

Menopause May Be Risk Period for Chronic Pain, Opioid Use

Study looked at cohort of women veterans

NAMS: 'Take the Fear Out' of Hormone Therapy

JoAnn Pinkerton, MD, breaks down the highlights of NAMS updated position statement

Women Get CABG Less Often, But Gender Bias Isn't Reason

Delayed diagnosis of heart disease may explain surgical disparity

HRT May Improve Lung Function in Middle-Aged Women

Effect appeared greatest in women with lung disease

Lady Doc: Sex, Menopause, and Addyi

Another tool in the treatment arsenal, ob/gyn Diana Bitner, MD, says

Friday Feedback: How Safe Is Vaginal Estrogen for Breast Cancer Survivors?

ACOG endorsed its use, but what do experts think?

ACOG: Vaginal Estrogen Safe for Breast Ca Survivors

No increased risk of cancer recurrence

Testosterone Linked to Uterine Fibroid Risk

Incident fibroids more common with high T in women but not for their recurrence

Vit D Blog: No Relief From Menopause With Supplements

Calcium-vitamin D combo does little to calm self-reported symptoms

HRT Tied to Higher Risk for GI Bleeds

Some women face nearly threefold increase in ischemic colitis risk.

Lady Doc: Sex After Menopause

Several factors can contribute to intimate postmenopausal concerns.

Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Is Rare With Denosumab for Bone Loss

Study finds risk very low, even with long-term drug therapy.

NAMS Launches Menopause App

MenoPro calculator helps design optimal therapy for individual patients.

Antidepressant Dressed Up for Menopause

One drug company can now brag about a nonhormonal option for menopausal hos flashes. But Brisdelle is just an old drug dressed up in a new feminine name and packaging -- it's the antidepressant paroxetine, better known by its brand name, Paxil.

Post-Menopause Brain Drain Tied to Progesterone

Estrogen levels after menopause may have no impact on cognitive function, but progesterone levels might, researchers found.

Antidepressants Have No Effect on Bone Loss

The use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or tricyclic antidepressants among women in midlife didn't lead to a greater rate of bone loss, a prospective cohort study found.

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