Menopause Archives

Breast cancer and sexual anxiety

Up to two thirds of women who have survived breast cancer report a loss of libido and an unsatisfactory sex […]

Heart Fat Associated with Higher Risk of Heart Disease in Postmenopausal Women

A higher volume of a certain type of fat that surrounds the heart is significantly associated with a higher risk […]

Women with early periods at increased risk of early or premature menopause

A large international study has linked early puberty and childlessness with an increased risk of early menopause. Professor Gita Mishra […]

Real acupuncture no better than sham acupuncture for treating hot flushes

A new study has revealed traditional Chinese acupuncture treatments are no better than fake acupuncture for treating menopause symptoms. But, […]

Alternative therapies for menopausal women – a poor alternative?

New research from Monash University’s School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine has found that nearly half a million Australian […]

Women, work and the menopause

Menopausal women fear age-based discrimination in the workplace and face a glaring lack of menopause-specific support, according to new research. […]

Managing vaginal dryness: Interview with an expert

Interview with Dr Joe Kosterich MBBS, General Practitioner and Editorial Advisory Board Member of the Virtual Medical Centre and Parenthub.

Be good to yourself to help cope with symptoms of menopause

Menopausal women with high self-compassion may find that hot flushes interfere less with their lives, according a new study. A […]

Eating and exercising your way through menopause

We all know that what we eat and how we exercise influences our health. But have you ever thought about […]

Eating and exercising your way through menopause

Healthy eating and regular physical activity are an important part of healthy living and important measure for women going through menopause. Regardless of the other treatments menopausal women choose to use, lifestyle measures to improve diet and physical activity should be...