Press Releases

The North American Menopause Society periodically issues news releases, typically on EurekAlert and through our media list. Releases are also posted here, starting with the most recent.

2020
10/7 Women’s expected longevity linked to age at birth of last child

9/28 How hormone therapy slows progression of atherosclerosis

9/28 Could your menopause symptoms be hard on your heart?

9/28 How important is sex to women as they age?

9/28 Childhood and adult trauma create sleepless nights for midlife women

9/28 Study helps explain cognition decline after the menopause transition

9/28 Cannabis use for menopause symptom management

9/28 National nutrition expert to address need to manage chronic disease during virtual meeting

9/28 Advances in nonhormone therapies provide women with more options for managing hot flashes

9/28 New hormone therapies for hot flashes offer enhanced benefits and minimized risk

9/9  Women’s heart health linked to age at first menstrual period

8/31 NAMS releases the 2020 GSM position statement

8/19 High blood pressure during pregnancy associated with more bothersome menopause symptoms

8/12 Age, education, and surgical history affect hormone use after oophorectomy

8/5  Study suggests pregnancy and ovarian function are risk factors for coronary artery disease

7/29  Exposure to environmental chemicals may disrupt sleep during menopause

7/15  How much postmenopause weight gain can be blamed on weight-promoting medications?

7/1  New study finds that menopause increases risk of metabolic syndrome

7/1  New study confirms high prevalence of depression during the menopause transition

6/24 Use of continuous combined oral contraceptives demonstrates bone health benefits

6/10 Different hormone therapies affect brain function differently

5/26 Dairy consumption ineffective in preventing age-related bone loss or fractures

4/22 Socioeconomics, metabolic syndrome, and osteopenia in postmenopausal women

4/15 Does primary ovarian insufficiency affect your risks for obesity and diabetes?

3/18 Childhood adversity may play a role in executive function and mood after early removal of ovaries

3/4   Family history of heart disease makes premature removal of ovaries especially risky

2/26  Metabolic health and weight management key to minimizing diabetes risk

2/19  An apple a day might help keep bothersome menopause symptoms away

2/12  Prolonged use of hormone therapy may minimize muscle loss associated with aging

2/12  Postmenopause vitamin D deficiency with disc degeneration and lower back pain

2/5   Not all hormone therapy protects equally against heart disease in postmenopausal women

1/22  Hot flashes impair memory performance

1/22  Depression common during perimenopause not regularly assessed by providers

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2019
12/18  Getting a good night’s sleep complicated by menopause

11/15  Perimenopause often signals beginning of sexual dysfunction

11/6   Women with HIV at increased risk of early onset menopause

10/16  Hormone therapy associated with improved cognition

10/2    Laser therapy gains credibility as effective option for treating vaginal problems

9/24   More discussion needed about vulvovaginal health at well women visits

9/24   Simple lifestyle modifications key to preventing large percentage of breast cancer cases

9/24   Why do estradiol levels vary among women using hormone therapy?

9/24   Hormone therapy linked to decreased level of diabetes biomarkers

9/24   Vitamin D and fish oil show promise in prevention of cancer death and heart attacks

9/24   Menopausal night sweats linked with cognitive dysfunction

9/24   Microbes are a key marker of vaginal health during menopause

9/24   Sexual trauma common in postmenopausal women veterans

9/24   Lifestyle coaching proves effective in decreasing body fat and waist size

9/24   Hot flashes shown to be linked to increased risk of later cardiovascular disease events

9/24   Self-silencing may lead to increased risk of stroke

9/24   Child abuse associated with physiologically detected hot flashes

9/4     Psychiatric disorders may be linked to unnecessary oophorectomies

8/28   Waist size, not body mass index, may be more predictive of coronary artery disease

8/21   Family history of diabetes linked to increased bone mineral density

8/14   Is diabetes keeping you up at night?

7/31   Early onset menstruation associated with higher risk of Type 2 diabetes

7/15   Poor sleep quality and fatigue plague women with premature ovarian insufficiency

7/10   Why sex becomes less satisfying with age

6/18   Survivors of breast cancer face increased risk of heart disease

6/12   Genetics play strong role in determining age of menopause and overall longevity

6/12   Vitamin D and estradiol help guard against heart disease, stroke, and diabetes

6/5    Weak upper and lower body physical performance associated with depression and anxiety

6/5    New study links childhood abuse with hot flash frequency

5/29  Cognitive behavior therapy shown to improve multiple menopause symptoms

4/17  Partner status influences sexual problems and self-efficacy in survivors of breast cancer

3/20  Does pregnancy history affect cognitive function?

3/6   Menopause symptoms nearly double the risk of chronic pain

1/30  Vitamin D could lower the risk of developing diabetes

1/23  Your personality could put you at greater risk for developing diabetes

1/9   Hormone therapy may be best defense against knee osteoarthritis

1/7   Misinterpretation of WHI results decreased use of hormones, even in women not at risk

1/3   Persistent hot flashes may lead to increased risk of breast cancer

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2018

12/18  New study demonstrates effectiveness and safety of vaginal estrogen

12/5   Insufficient nutrition during fetal development may lead to early menopause

11/14 Surgical menopause leads to increased sleep issues

11/14 Vaginal problems diminish quality of life but often go unreported

10/15 Early onset health risks associated with early onset of menopause and diabetes, along with effect on life
           expectancy

10/10 Getting relief from sexual dysfunction and incontinence caused by menopause

10/1   Interferential current offers solution to painful sex

10/1   Sexual harassment and assault take long-term toll on women’s health

9/28   Getting women in the mood for sex

9/27   Pregnancy disorders may lead to more hot flashes

9/26  Who needs genetic testing for breast cancer?

9/25   Taking control of stress and menopause symptoms

9/24   Options for making sex more enjoyable at any age

9/21   Time to rethink how we diagnose Alzheimer disease

9/20   Understanding why women may age slower than men

9/19   Shedding light on new treatment options for perimenopausal depression and sleep problems

9/19   Obesity and vitamin D deficiency may indicate greater risk for breast cancer

8/29   Chemotherapy may lead to early menopause in young women with lung cancer

7/18    Artery hardening and thickness not affected by stopping hormone therapy

7/11    Postmenopausal smokers now have one less excuse not to quit

6/20    Why isn’t anyone talking about vaginal dryness (or doing anything about it)?

5/30    Hormone therapy may lead to improved cognitive function

5/17    GSM consensus recommendations released

5/16    Exercise beats genetics in determining amount of body fat

5/9      Vaginal estradiol tablets outperform moisturizers when treating vulvovaginal problems

5/9      New study demonstrates toll of anxiety on bone health

4/11    Severity of menopause symptoms could help predict heart disease

3/7      Feeling anxious? Blame the size of your waistline!

2/21    New study suggests hormone therapy helps reduce curvature of the spine

2/14    Climb stairs to lower blood pressure and strengthen leg muscles

1/3      New study demonstrates increased risk of heart disease after hysterectomy

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2017
12/6    Study suggests hot flashes could be precursor to diabetes

11/15   Redefining obesity in postmenopausal women

11/8     Risk of cardiac and stroke death increases after discontinuing hormone therapy

11/1     New study links severe hot flashes with greater risk of obstructive sleep apnea

10/11   Traumatic events take toll on the heart

10/10   Once a lesbian always a lesbian, right? Or not?

10/9    How serious is postmenopausal bleeding?

10/6    Painful sex and bladder problems take toll on women’s libido during menopause

10/5    Confusion about long-term treatment of osteoporosis clarified

10/4    Despite effectiveness women remain skeptical of hormones and menopause—what is the problem?

10/3    Women can breathe sigh of relief when using vaginal estrogen to treat menopause symptoms

10/2    Transdermal estradiol shows promise in treating and preventing perimenopausal depression

9/29    Getting a good night’s sleep and feeling better could be all in your head

9/28    Hormone therapy may benefit migraine sufferers without increased risk of heart disease

9/27    Misperceptions from WHI prevent women from benefitting from hormone therapy

8/21    Study documents continued decline in use of hormone therapy by Canadian women

8/17    New study reassures women about the safety of vaginal estrogen

7/19    Why some women are more likely to feel depressed

6/26    New study links hot flashes with depression

6/20    NAMS 2017 position statement updates guidelines for hormone therapy use

6/14    Loss of estrogen a risk factor for disc degeneration and lower back pain

6/7      Higher alcohol consumption leads to greater loss of muscle tissue in postmenopausal women

5/31    Obesity can lead to more severe hot flashes and other menopause symptoms

5/17    Study confirms benefits of fennel in reducing postmenopause symptoms

5/10    Older age at menopause and use of hormone therapy produce increased risk of hearing loss

4/12    Hot flashes could signal increased risk of heart disease

3/28    Vaginal estriol gel helps women recover after surgery for pelvic organ prolapse

2/22    Estrogen therapy shown effective in reducing tooth and gum diseases in postmenopausal women

2/15    Weight loss actually possible after menopause

2/1      Better sleep can lead to better sex

1/25    New study shows anxiety impairing quality of life for postmenopausal women