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Women still have hot flushes and night sweats years after the menopause finds a new study published today in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Hot flushes and night sweats (HF/NS) are the main physical signs of the menopause, however their prevalence, frequency, severity and duration vary considerably. The average age of the menopause in US and European women is 50-51 years and it is generally assumed that HF/NS last between 2 to 5 years. This study looked...
Survey shows that despite symptoms impacting women's lives, few consult their doctor KIRKLAND, QC, Oct. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Menopause, a natural part of aging, is an important milestone in a woman's life; however according to a recent survey, Canadian woman tend to suffer needlessly with the symptoms of menopause and not seek help, while they strive to lead healthy and active lifestyles. The survey, conducted by Leger Marketing, shows that Canadian women going through...
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH) today revealed data from a national survey of approximately 900 nurse practitioners that explored external factors that impact the type of estrogen therapy (ET) that is prescribed for symptoms associated with menopause. Studies suggest that transdermal ET may have the potential for fewer health risks and that it controls symptoms of menopause as effectively as oral ET,(1-7)...
GREEN BAY, Wis., Sept. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A new meta-analysis on black cohosh for the treatment of menopausal symptoms underscored the safety of the natural ingredient and showed no liver toxicity. The meta-analysis was conducted and co-authored by Dr. Belal Naser, Head of Drug Safety, Schaper & Brummer, Salzgitter, Germany. Dr. Naser presented these findings at the North American Menopause Society's (NAMS) annual conference in Washington, D.C. on September 22, 2011. (Photo:...
S-equol study simultaneously published in Menopause and presented at North American Menopause Society Annual Meeting A soy germ-based nutritional supplement containing Natural S-equol significantly improved the appearance of crow's feet skin wrinkles of the outer corner of the eyes in Japanese menopausal women, suggesting that supplements containing Natural S-equol have potential to slow skin aging, according to data from a controlled pilot study simultaneously published online in the...
S-Equol Study simultaneously published in MENOPAUSE and presented at North American Menopause Society Annual Meeting WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A soy germ-based nutritional supplement containing Natural S-equol significantly improved the appearance of crow's feet skin wrinkles of the outer corner of the eyes in Japanese menopausal women, suggesting that supplements containing Natural S-equol have potential to slow skin aging, according to data from a controlled...
Soy-based natural S-equol and SE5-OH supplement containing natural S-equol did not increase risk of estrogen sensitive breast cancer Consuming the soy germ-based compound Natural S-equol and the supplement SE5-OH containing Natural S-equol did not increase the risk of estrogen-sensitive breast cancer, according to a study in the September issue of the peer-reviewed journal Food and Chemical Toxicology. SE5-OH containing Natural S-equol reduced menopause symptoms in postmenopausal women in...
Soy-based Natural S-equol and SE5-OH Supplement Containing Natural S-equol Did Not Increase Risk of Estrogen Sensitive Breast Cancer NORTHRIDGE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Consuming the soy germ-based compound Natural S-equol and the supplement SE5-OH containing Natural S-equol did not increase the risk of estrogen-sensitive breast cancer, according to a study in the September issue of the peer-reviewed journal Food and Chemical Toxicology. SE5-OH containing Natural S-equol...
A study by Mayo Clinic physician and North Central Cancer Treatment Group (NCCTG) researcher Sandhya Pruthi, M.D., and colleagues found that flaxseed provided no benefit in easing hot flashes among breast cancer patients and postmenopausal women. The study is in the current online version of the journal Menopause. The randomized, placebo-controlled study followed 188 women between October and December 2009 and found no statistically significant difference in mean hot flash scores between...
Study finds that obesity's impact on incidence of hot flashes may depend on age A recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) found that among women aged 60 and above, heavier women have fewer hot flashes than their leaner counterparts. The inverse association between body size and hot flashes was observed only among the older women. In the last decade, research on perimenopausal women has shown that heavier...
