menopause – REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALERTS

18 Apr

Understanding when HRT makes sense in menopause

RandyLatest NewsHealthcare, HRT, menopause, Reproductive rights, United States

Each day, about 6,000 women in the U.S. enter menopause and begin to deal with the associated physical and mental changes. Menopause is natural as women move away from their reproductive years. Yet the transition can bring about significant physical and emotional changes that can affect a woman’s overall well-being. While most women have minimal symptoms, such as hot flashes and night sweats, about 15% will require treatment for more severe problems. The loss of estrogen during menopause can lead to anxiety, bone weakening, insomnia and negative impacts to the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems.

The Long Term Cost of Major Menopause Misconceptions

AlanLatest NewsHealthcare, menopause, United States

If more than half of the world's population will undergo the menopause, then why has it been such a misunderstood topic, especially in the workplace? It’s a mix of taboo and the misinterpretation of data from the Women’s Health Initiative study, explained Stephanie Faubion, M.D., MBA, director of the Mayo Clinic’s Center for Women’s Health and medical director for The Menopause Society, in an interview with Managed Healthcare Executive.

i-Health, Inc. Urges U.S. Congressional Leaders to Prioritize the Funding of Natural & Non-Hormonal Solutions for Menopause in Women’s Health Research

BarbraLatest NewsAFAB, Healthcare, menopause, Research

i-Health, Inc. – a global consumer health and wellness company and wholly owned subsidiary of dsm-firmenich– is kicking off vital discussions with members of Congress to advocate for enhanced research and funding dedicated to natural and non-hormonal therapy options for women experiencing menopause. Building upon the White House Initiative on Women's Health Research launched in November 20231 and the recent Executive Order issued by President Biden in March 20242, i-Health, Inc. is taking action to reshape how decision-makers and healthcare professionals address the growing number of women seeking non-hormonal options for managing menopausal symptoms