Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Katherine M. Jones, Lydia Brown, Emma E. Houston, Christina Bryant
Summary: This study found that interference of HFNS in everyday life may predict increased anxiety during menopause for some women. However, self-compassion may have a stronger relationship with anxiety than menopausal symptoms.
Article
Oncology
Beverley de Valois, Teresa Young, Pam Thorpe, Tarsem Degun, Karen Corbishley
Summary: This study reports on the clinical outcomes of providing auricular acupuncture to breast cancer survivors to manage hot flushes and night sweats. The findings show a significant reduction in HFNS frequency and associated menopausal symptoms, indicating that NADA may be a safe and effective intervention for breast cancer survivors in daily clinical practice.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jerilynn C. Prior, Andrea Cameron, Michelle Fung, Christine L. Hitchcock, Patricia Janssen, Terry Lee, Joel Singer
Summary: This study examined the efficacy of progesterone in treating vasomotor symptoms (VMS) in perimenopausal women. The results showed that there was no significant difference in VMS scores between the group receiving progesterone and the placebo group.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Matti Hyvarinen, Juha Karvanen, Hanna-Kaarina Juppi, Jari E. Karppinen, Tuija H. Tammelin, Vuokko Kovanen, Pauliina Aukee, Sarianna Sipila, Timo Rantalainen, Eija K. Laakkonen
Summary: The objective of this study was to examine the associations between menopausal symptoms and cardiometabolic risk factors. The authors conducted a cross-sectional and longitudinal study on a representative population sample of women aged 47-55 years. The results showed modest positive associations between menopausal symptoms and cholesterol and fat mass measures, but these associations disappeared after adjusting for confounders. Menopausal symptoms did not predict changes in risk factors during the follow-up period.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Genoa R. Warner, Diana C. Pacyga, Rita S. Strakovsky, Rebecca Smith, Tamarra James-Todd, Paige L. Williams, Russ Hauser, Daryl D. Meling, Zhong Li, Jodi A. Flaws
Summary: The study revealed associations between phthalates and hot flashes in midlife women, suggesting a potential impact on hot flash risk. Factors such as menopause status, BMI, race/ethnicity, and depressive symptoms may influence these associations.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
SunJu NamGoung, Yoosoo Chang, Yejin Kim, Hoon Kim, In Young Cho, Ria Kwon, Ga-Young Lim, Hye Rin Choi, Jeonggyu Kang, Kye-Hyun Kim, Yun Soo Hong, Di Zhao, Hyun-Young Park, Juhee Cho, Eliseo Guallar, Min-Jung Kwon, Seungho Ryu
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between AMH levels and the development of early-onset VMS among premenopausal women. The results showed that lower AMH levels were significantly associated with an increased risk of early-onset VMS. This suggests that AMH levels may play an independent role in predicting early-onset VMS among premenopausal women.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Irene Lambrinoudaki, Eleni Armeni, Dimitrios Goulis, Silvia Bretz, Iuliana Ceausu, Fatih Durmusoglu, Risto Erkkola, Ivan Fistonic, Marco Gambacciani, Marije Geukes, Haitham Hamoda, Caiomhe Hartley, Angelica Linden Hirschberg, Blazej Meczekalski, Nicolas Mendoza, Alfred Mueck, Antonina Smetnik, Petra Stute, Mick van Trotsenburg, Margaret Rees
Summary: This care pathway provides an updated approach for monitoring and guiding middle-aged women, offering individualized treatment based on their needs, symptoms, and reproductive stage. It also includes details on screening for chronic diseases related to menopause and aging. Treatment options range from hormone therapy to lifestyle modifications, tailored to personal needs and wishes.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Emma E. Houston, Lydia Brown, Katherine M. Jones, Hermioni L. Amonoo, Christina Bryant
Summary: Self-compassion may be more related to self-reported sleep quality in midlife women than vasomotor symptoms. Future research could investigate the efficacy of self-compassion training for sleep disturbances.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Pasquale De Franciscis, Maurizio Guida, Antonio Schiattarella, Gaetano Riemma, Nicola Colacurci
Summary: Menopausal complaints are essential in women's lives, with vasomotor symptoms being particularly impactful. While Menopausal Hormone Therapy is widely used, there is a growing demand for more natural and tailored treatment approaches. Nutraceutical compounds are increasingly being considered as a compelling and useful non-hormonal approach for addressing menopausal symptoms in selected patients.
EXPERT OPINION ON DRUG SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ryan S. Babadi, Paige L. Williams, Zhong Li, Rebecca L. Smith, Rita S. Strakovsky, Russ Hauser, Jodi A. Flaws, Tamarra James-Todd
Summary: This study examines the associations between urinary phthalate metabolite concentrations and hot flash outcomes in midlife women. The results suggest that phthalate metabolites are associated with certain hot flash outcomes, indicating that midlife may be a sensitive period for higher phthalate metabolite concentrations and menopausal symptoms.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Mabel Toribio, Evelynne S. Fulda, Sarah M. Chu, Zsofia D. Drobni, Magid Awadalla, Madeline Cetlin, Takara L. Stanley, Crystal M. North, Michael D. Nelson, Michael Jerosch-Herold, Lidia S. Szczepaniak, Tricia H. Burdo, Sara E. Looby, Tomas G. Neilan, Markella Zanni
Summary: Women with HIV transitioning through menopause have increased cardiovascular disease risk, with higher hot flash burden related to select CVD risk indices in this population.
OPEN FORUM INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sarah Witkowski, Rose Evard, Jacquelyn J. Rickson, Quinn White, Lynnette Leidy Sievert
Summary: This review summarizes the scientific evidence regarding the effect of physical activity and exercise on hot flashes (HFs) in menopausal women. The majority of randomized control trials suggest that aerobic and resistance exercise can decrease subjectively experienced HFs. Some studies also suggest that rhythmic exercise may be beneficial for reducing HF symptoms, but further research is needed.
MENOPAUSE-THE JOURNAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Carolyn J. Crandall, Joseph C. Larson, Kristine E. Ensrud, Andrea Z. LaCroix, Katherine A. Guthrie, Susan D. Reed, Shalender Bhasin, Susan Diem
Summary: This study evaluated the relationship between serum hormone levels and menopausal symptom bother, finding that single measurements of E1, E2, or SHBG concentrations are not useful in distinguishing between women bothered by specific menopausal symptoms and those who are not.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Zaher Merhi, Serin Seckin, Marco Mouanness
Summary: This case report presents a patient with very low ovarian reserve who inadvertently reported significant improvement in menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes, for 14 weeks following intra-ovarian PRP injection. The findings suggest that PRP may serve as a potential alternative therapy for hot flashes in women with contraindications for hormone replacement therapy.
REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Su-Ji Choi, Dong-Il Kim, Sang Ho Yoon, Chang -Min Choi, Jeong-Eun Yoo
Summary: This study found that pharmacopuncture with PLC did not significantly differ from normal saline in reducing hot flash scores for perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. While the therapy appeared safe, further research is needed to assess the long-term effects of PLC extract in a large randomized controlled trial.
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE RESEARCH
(2022)