The North American Menopause Society periodically issues news releases, typically on EurekAlert and through our media list. The most current releases are posted here, starting with the most recent.
2014
3/5 Calcium and Vitamin D Improve Cholesterol in Postmenopausal Women
Study ties effect to raising vitamin D levels
2/13 Can-do Plan Gets Women Trimmer, Healthier, and Cuts Hot Flashes
Program shows potential to fit into today’s healthcare environment
2/7 Thinking Skills Take Biggest Hit from Anxiety in Midlife Women with HIV
Menopause stage found to have little effect
2/5 Nerve Block Eases Troublesome Hot Flashes
Randomized, controlled trial shows anesthetic could be alternative to hormones and
other medications
2013
12/4 Not in the Mood but Want to Be? New Studies Bring Women Hope
11/13 No Hot Flashes? Then Don’t Count on Hormones to Improve Quality of Life
10/03 New Study Suggests Changing Bacterial Mix May Lead to Painful Sex after Menopause
09/17 From the Personal to the Controversial:
The NAMS 24th Annual Meeting Offers News and Perspectives on Hormones, Sex, and the
Latest Approved Therapies for the Treatment of Menopause Symptoms
08/29 NAMS Issues New Guidance on Vulvovaginal Atrophy
08/28 The North American Menopause Society Recognizes Contributions to the Field of Menopause
2013 Award and Scholarship Recipients Announced
07/30 Exercise Is Good for You, But it Won't Cut Hot Flashes
07/17 Cancer Survivors Have More Frequent and Severe Menopausal Hot Flashes
But they fare better than other women psychologically and socially
07/03 Hot Flashes Take Heavier Toll on Women With HIV
06/26 Calcium and Vitamin D Help Hormones Help Bones
06/12 Hot Flashes Before Menopause? It Can Happen
06/05 Treatment Helps Sex Stage a Comeback after Menopause
05/23 It's Not Your Imagination: Memory Gets Muddled at Menopause
04/03 High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy May Spell Hot Flashes Later
03/27 Hot Flashes? Active Days Bring Better Nights
03/20 Estrogen Helps Keep Joint Pain at Bay after Hysterectomy
03/04 FDA Advisory Committee On Reproductive Health
02/21 Hot Flashes Take Toll on Life, Health, and Work
2012
10/29 Metabolic Syndrome Makes a Difference in Hormone Therapy Risk
10/03 First KEEPS Trial results released at NAMS Annual Meeting
General Release Cognition Release
09/21 Daily Breather May Ease Hot Flashes
09/21 Breast Cancer Treatment Brings Sexual Difficulties for Postmenopausal Women
07/09 15 Top Medical Organizations Agree on Hormone Therapy Use
05/29 NAMS Journal Menopause Reflects on the WHI 10 Years Later
05/13 NAMS Celebrates National Women’s Health Week (May 13-19)
03/20 NAMS Publishes the 7th Edition of The Menopause Guidebook
02/23 NAMS Reassures Many Women
02/16 International Experts Clarify Hormonal Changes of Menopause