The Latest Breaking News from Menopause

'I've no idea what might happen in 10 years': Katie Derham reflects on grief and not having a mother to discuss midlife issues and menopause

After losing her mum to early onset Alzheimer's, Katie Derham wishes she had someone close to her to help her through midlife challenges

Woman & Home · Aug 22

Unemployment Was the Strongest Single Predictor of Death and Dementia in Women Who Went Through Early Menopause

A study of 19,912 UK Biobank women with early menopause found unfavorable social conditions tied to a 75% higher death risk over about 11 years.

Medical Daily · Aug 13

7 Menopause Symptoms Women Often Mistake for Ordinary Summer Fatigue

Hot weather naturally leaves many people feeling drained, but women in their 40s and 50s may be overlooking another possible cause. During perimenopause and menopause, changing hormone levels can trigger symptoms that closely resemble everyday summer exhaustion. Because these changes often develop gradually, many women dismiss them as part of…

Budget and the Bees · Aug 11

Can Menopause Feel Like Summer Fatigue? What Women Often Misread

When summer temperatures climb, feeling drained after a busy day may seem completely normal. But for women in their 40s and 50s, persistent exhaustion, restless nights, sweating, and difficulty concentrating may point to something beyond hot weather. Menopause symptoms and fatigue can overlap with the effects of heat, disrupted sleep,…

Budget and the Bees · Aug 1

Vaginal Estrogen Is Linked to Fewer Hospitalizations in Women with Repeat UTIs, and Most Eligible Patients Never Fill the Prescription

New database research links vaginal estrogen to lower sepsis and hospitalization rates in women with recurrent UTIs. What the evidence does and does not show.

Medical Daily · Jul 31

New test provides hope for menopause 'tunnel of chaos'

Researchers hope to develop a diagnostic test to detect whether women are at risk of developing cardiovascular disease by looking at menopausal transition.

AAP · Jul 30

Flawed studies linking hormone therapy to breast cancer made doctors reluctant to prescribe it for menopause relief – especially for breast cancer survivors

Although menopause is not a new phenomenon by any means, the past few years of what some have called the “menopause moment” have brought it to the forefront of national conversation.

The Conversation · Jul 30

Local Estrogen Is Tied to Fewer Urinary Infections and Fewer Hospital Admissions After Menopause

New data tie local vaginal estrogen to fewer UTI hospitalizations after menopause, yet only 9% of Medicare women with symptoms fill a prescription.

Medical Daily · Jul 28

'We are making meno-play' - Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball's hilarious new menopause project revealed

The pair are choosing to embrace all facets of menopause with a touch of fun and whimsy - and it’s inspiring

Woman & Home · Jul 26

Perimenopause and heart health: when chest symptoms need urgent attention

A racing heart can be frightening at any age. Palpitations are common during perimenopause and may occur alongside hot flushes, anxiety and disturbed sleep. In many cases, they do not indicate a serious heart problem, but they should not automatically be attributed to hormonal changes.

The Conversation · Jul 21