Menopause Symptoms - Research and Studies

A study has shown that eating almonds may be the secret to reducing facial wrinkles after menopause. Check out its findings here!

A new study explored menopausal women’s views on using exercise as the primary treatment for their hot flashes and night sweats. Keep on reading to find out more!

The WHI HRT study has found that the risks of HRT greatly outweigh its benefits in postmenopausal women. Learn more about the adverse effects of HRT here!

A study discovered that while menopause generally happens without control, certain factors may influence its onset. Check out the results here!

A study has shown that simple lifestyle changes can help you prevent menopausal weight gain and enjoy this life phase healthily and happily. Read more here!

A new study finds that the secret to a good night’s sleep during menopause may lie in developing a consistent meditation practice. Check it out here!

If you’re searching for natural solutions to hot flashes, check out this study to learn how curcumin and vitamin E can come to the rescue. Read more here!

If you’re searching for natural ways to treat menopausal depression, foot reflexology might be the answer. Check out the findings of this new study here!

The Lancet HRT study confirmed the link between HRT and breast cancer and found that those risks may persist for a decade after its use. Read more here!

Studies have uncovered a link between weight gain and breast cancer.

Drinking diet soda has been shown in studies to lead to weight gain.

Eating beans, eating slowly, and chemicals that exist in red wine can help to manage weight and prevent weight gain.

Widely held views about the importance of a healthy lifestyle have been proven in recent studies to be even more important than previously thought for menopausal women

Asthma is a huge problem in the United States, affecting at least five percent of the population each year. Unfortunately, this number continues to rise a

During menopause, women may experience unusual weight gain, especially around the abdomen. Recent research shows that weight gain can be controlled with increased intake of calcium and vitamin D.

Weight gain during menopause is a common complaint for many women and such weight gain during menopause can have a negative effect on other menopausal symp

The effects of sleep disorders are very common among women, particularly those going through menopause. Read to determine the role of hormones.

Night sweats are most often associated with menopause, but new research has shown that after the age of 65, men are also at a risk for this uncomfortable s

Numerous studies show that acupuncture treatment can significantly reduce the frequency and duration of hot flashes in post menopause women.

This article looks at five research-proven and natural ways to reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes during menopause.

Synthetic hormones are a medication for perimenopause symptoms that have their own risks and benefits. Find out more about this therapy.

Onion juice may be an effective topical treatment in the fight against hair loss.

Evening Primrose Oil, often used as a treatment for menopause symptoms, may in fact be a factor in menopausal headaches and migraines.

Household mold has been linked to a sharp increase in dizziness.

Vaginal dryness may stem from a source other than within the female. Recent studies have shown that male circumcision may have an impact.

Irregular periods are experienced by nearly every woman during the menopause transition, but recent research shows that a shorter time between each period could be the first sign that menopause is on its way.

Several studies suggest that the combination of progestin and estrogen in sequential hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can have a negative effect on...

This article looks at the available research on the risks and benefits of soy consumption in general and as a treatment of menopause symptoms.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is one of the most common conditions experienced by women, premenopause. The strength of PMS differs from woman to woman and in the past...

Green tea has long been thought to hold health giving properties but until recently there has been very little research on the subject...

A host of menopause symptoms can make women's life uncomfortable and distracting as they reach the end of their reproductive lives...

Menopause symptoms are a natural result of decreased levels of estrogen in a women's body. Such a imbalance can cause a number of the 34 symptoms of menopause...

Despite evidence suggesting that short-term unopposed estrogen therapy use does not raise the risk of breast cancer, the effects of longer-term use remain unclear.

A 2009 study by Heather A. Eliassen et al. explores the link between the progesterone hormone, breast cancer, and aspirin use by women who are still in the premenopause stage.

The benefits of estrogen hormones during the symptoms of menopause or perimenopause symptoms are well known

Study indicates that women who do moderate exercise report less troublesome menopause symptoms associated with mood, including stress, anxiety, and depression.

Without a doubt, vaginal dryness and loss of libido are two signs of menopause. However, women should not despair

In a recent study published in the Journal of American Medical Association, researchers from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg (Canada) attempted to explore the connection between anxiety disorders and physical problems.

Breaking research indicates that the smell of freshly roasted coffee beans may lead to a decrease in anxiety levels.

Left-handed women are more prone to anxiety than right-handed women. Anxiety leads to more frequent and severe hot flashes...

While testosterone and anxiety have often been linked in men, new studies indicate that low testosterone levels in women may also cause anxiety.

Women experiencing menopause have nearly double the risk of suffering respiratory allergies such as asthma, according to a new study. Various factors, including a woman's weight, may cause her to be more susceptible to allergies during menopause.

Research has uncovered the possible links between progesterone treatment and allergies brought on by menopause.

Probiotics have been shown to be possibly effective in the fight against bloating

A recent study shows that increased levels a particular protein can lead to reduced amounts of pain related to abdominal bloating.

Recent studies show that black cohosh and soy have very little effect on changes in body odor that menopausal women commonly experience...

Breast tenderness can be problematic for women of all ages. However, breast tenderness might also be a sign that something is seriously wrong, especially for women going through menopause.The study monitored thirty-four women who had taken HRT for an average of eleven months.Read more

Recent research indicates that evening primrose oil may not be an effective treatment for breast pain during menopause.

Reports that some women experience breast tenderness during mammography screening can cause anxiety and...

Several studies show a link between high fiber diets and a reduction in both breast pain and breast cancer.

Many women find that they suffer from increased breast tenderness with the onset of menopause. Not only can this condition be extremely uncomfortable...

Arsenic, found in nutritional supplements such as sea kelp, causes brittle nails.

Recent research backs up what many women have already known, that smoking increases the occurrence of brittle nails.

For some doctors and medical researchers have thought that the anti-depressant Trazodone was a viable treatment for painful and uncomfortable oral conditions, such as burning tongue.Recent medical trial helps to rule out the anti-depressant Trazodone in the treatment of burning tongue.

Studies show that alpha-lipoic acid may bring relief to those women suffering from burning tongue

Recently, a group of professionals try to understand if women who are depressed would be more likely to develop brittle bones late in life

Boosting estrogen levels in the body may be helpful in the fight against severe depression when other standard treatments fail to help

Research shows that it is more effective for women suffering from depression to only take one medication at a time rather than multiple

New research has uncovered greater information concerning the relationship between estrogen and brain activity.

Certain studies, though inconclusive, have shown gingko biloba to ease difficulty concentrating in women.

Yoga practice can help with difficulty concentrating and other menopausal symptoms.

In recent studies cranberries have been shown to be a potential aid for digestion.

Though more research is necessary to determine the cause, numerous studies have linked digestive problems to sleep disturbances.

Vertigo, or dizziness, is experienced by a third of people during their lifetime. When a person has the flu or experiences a head injury, the signals become confused and the person experiences dizziness. Learn more about how flight simulators treat dizziness.

New research indicates a relationship between dizziness and anxiety problems.

A recent study links long term ecstasy consumption to the development of electric shock sensations.

Recent evidence that qigong may help to alleviate symptoms associated with disorders such as fatigue and fibromyalgia is bringing hope to sufferers.Learn more effects of qigong on chronic fatigue.

Although fatigue during menopause has been know share a connection with more serious health conditions, research is lacking to say for sure if fatigue is an indication of something serious.

A practice that is gaining mainstream acceptance could hit the nail on the head in reducing fatigue: acupuncture.

A large amount of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) research is based on information about patients from primary or tertiary care locations.The research from DePaul University involved an assessment of adults with CFS from a community-based study.Learn about recurrence of chronic fatigue in women.

Recent research shows menopausal women to be more at-risk for gum problems than men of the same age group

Recent research has shown that estrogen treatment for osteoporosis may also be an effective treatment for menopausal tooth loss and gum problems.

Women who present hair loss are often only treated for the physiological symptom, but recent research has shown that the psychological effects of hair loss in women can be devastating and are equally deserving of treatment.

Promising research indicates that hypnosis may have a positive effect upon hair growth.

As topical treatments have been shown to have ugly side effects, more doctors are encouraging women to use natural supplements as an alternative.

Estradiol implants, though not without side effects, may help ease menstrual headaches, according to studies

New research says that acupuncture can give effective relief from migraine headaches. Acupuncture is an ancient, traditional Chinese form of medicine that involves the insertion of fine needles into the skin at strategic points on the body

VFor women who experience hot flashes due to menopause, it is not uncommon to try whatever approach is believed to provide relief for said symptom.

Estrogen hormones have been a popularly-used supplement in relieving menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes since the 1940s. Besides hot flashes...

The tiny, plain-looking flaxseed may actually be a powerful hot flash preventer, says a new study. Although they won't make hot flashes go away for good, researchers say adding flaxseeds to the day can help to lessen their intensity.

A study published last month indicates that hot flashes may actually be a good sign for women fighting breast cancer around the time of menopause.

Hot flashes are one of the most common symptoms of menopause and around 80% of women will suffer from them as they reach the end...

Various studies indicate that hot flashes are not always the culprit behind sleep disorders in menopausal women.

Hot flashes are just one of a host of uncomfortable menopause symptoms which many women suffer from as they reach the end of their reproductive life. Often occurring at the most inconvenient and embarrassing times...

Post-menopausal hot flashes have been found to be a factor of heart trouble, but exercise can reduce both hot flashes and cardiorespiratory issues.

A 2000 study by Eve Agee, titled Menopause and the Transmission of Womens Knowledge: African American and White Womens Perspectives, throws new light on the differences between...

In 1997, Professor Don L. Davis conducted a study titled: Blood and Nerves Revisited: Menopause and the Privatization of the Body in a Newfoundland Postindustrial Fishery...

While many of us like to try the latest, most-cutting edge treatments for what causes hot flashes, natural remedies are now being returned to as a treatment...

Hot flashes are a problematic symptom of menopause for all menopausal women but especially those suffering from insomnia...

A report released on August 24, 1979 by professors R. F. Casper. S.S.C. Yen and M. M. Wolkes from the University of California at San Diego deals with what causes hot flashes...

A recent study shows that incontinence is linked more to weight gain than it is to hormonal imbalance of menopause.

Women are more likely to experience incontinence during menopause if their mothers and grandmothers also experienced incontinence...

In recent research, irregular heartbeat in older men and women has been linked to an increase in nightmares and other sleep disturbances.

Clinical trials show that there is most likely not a serious link between osteoporosis medication and irregular heartbeat in menopausal women...

Women who have suffered from unpleasant symptoms of allergies such as red eyes, congestion, hay fever,or difficulty breathing may also suffer from irregular periods. Recent research has shown a link between them and asthma in women of all ages.Read about the main cause of both.

Women who enjoy running in and training for marathons, or just like to regularly get their hearts racing, have been told for decades...

Aside from the obvious health benefits associated with long term physical activity, it is believed there is a beneficial aspect of exercise in relation to the risk of breast cancer.

Obesity during pregnancy may lead to the incidence of irregular periods in a woman's daughter.

New research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has shown that women who experience abnormally long menstrual cycles (40 days or more) are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than other women.

Research shows that essential oils may have a positive effect against irritability.

The symptom of irritability can often be the first sign that menopause is approaching a womanÂ's life.

Recent researcher shows that a supplement containing fatty acids such as Evening Primrose Oil may help to treat itchy skin.

Itchy skin has been proven to be genetic in several studies, leading to the possibility of a common relief for all

During menopause a large percentage of women find themselves suffering from some form of joint pain and in severe cases they may develop osteoporosis as a result. Studies, though inconclusive, show that pine bark supplements may help alleviate joint pain in some women.Find out more.

Substances contained in hot sauce may alleviate joint pain.

Studies have shown that the use of birth control pills leads to a long-term side effect of loss of libido.

A recent study shows that women may experience a decreased loss of libido after hysterectomy, despite what earlier studies have said to the contrary.

A loss of libido is a common symptom of menopausal women and recent studies have shown that this symptom can be treated through hormone based treatments

Menopause can be a trying time for women on a psychological and emotional level. The fluctuating hormones brought on by menopause have caused women to compare this lack of control over their bodies to their teenage years

Research shows that by adding fava beans to a woman's diet, she may fight loss of libido that occurs naturally during menopause through the addition of dopamine in the body.

The testosterone patch for women has been rejected by the FDA as a suitable cure for loss of libido on grounds of safety issues.

Recent research suggests that low libido in postmenopausal women may effectively be treated with a testosterone patch. Loss of libido in menopausal women is thought to be related to low testosterone levels.

A study has shown that testosterone can treat loss of libido.

Brain exercises and games improve memory and lead to fewer memory lapses, as does ginkgo biloba.

Blueberries have been found to help improve memory lapses caused by aging.

Researchers have uncovered a link between high blood sugar levels and memory lapses.

Recent research suggests that women who have undergone surgical menopause (removal of one or both ovaries) are even more likely to experience sometimes severe cognitive problems such as memory loss later in life.

Household mold may lead to mood swings in addition to the usual physical complaints, for a variety of reasons.

Women on low carbohydrate diets such as the popular Atkins diet may experience corresponding mood swings, studies show.

Scientific studies have proven what has long been termed to be true, that there is a link between mood swings and creative behavior

Studies show that prolonged computer use can lead to muscle tension.

Research indicates that more than just massage, there are a number of alternative treatments available for the alleviation of muscle tension

Many people who wake up sweating at night wonder what is the cause of their night sweats. The causes of night sweats are varied.

Race may play a factor in the incidence of night sweats.

Night sweats have been shown in recent studies to be brought on or made worse by the consumption of caffeine in menopausal women.

Night sweats have long been known to be a pesky symptom of menopause. The lowered levels of estrogen that trigger menopause are responsible for what cause

While women have turned to alternative treatments such as red clover for the treatment of night sweats, recent studies have shown red clover to be ineffective.

A recent study undertaken in India suggests that night sweats can be drastically reduced through the regular practice of yoga.

Despite growing popularity in the treatment of menopause symptoms as an alternative to HRT, recent studies have shown black cohosh to be ineffective in the treatment of night sweats

The 2002 study 'Osteoporosis and Fractures in Postmenopausal Women Using Estrogen' by Heidi D. Nelson et al. explores the effect that estrogen replacement

New research shows that young and middle aged female athletes are often at a greater risk for osteoporosis, despite the beneficial effects of exercise on bone health.

Osteoporosis is a common post menopause condition which affects many women. However osteoporosis is not always identified by doctors

The addition of vitamin D3 to the diet has been shown to prevent the effects of osteoporosis and boost bone density in older women

Lee et al. 2002's study: 'Patterns of Pharmacotherapy and Counseling for Osteoporosis Management in Visits to US Ambulatory Care Physicians by Women' discusses the link between osteoporosis and menopause

Weakening of the bones is very common after the age of 50 and many women may find that osteoporosis increases the risk of bone fractures during this time. Osteoporosis can lead to painful

Wearing high heels may lead to the development of osteoporosis down the road, studies show

Osteoporosis to varying degrees is commonplace in men and women at midlife. Most lose between...

Many women seek solace from postmenopausal symptoms by taking estrogen replacement therapy. Among the many benefits provided by hormone replacement therapy

Osteoporosis is suffered by most women to some degree, post menopause. Unfortunately for some the weakening of the bones

Osteoporosis is a condition that lowers bone density and it currently affects around 17 to 23 million women over the age of 50 years in the United States

This investigation was intended to verify the safety and efficacy of fluoride in increasing spinal bone mass and lowering spinal fractures in older women with established osteoporosis

Recent research has strengthened the link between menopause and panic disorders.

A recent study suggests that panic disorder during a traumatic event is not linked to the likelihood of post-traumatic stress syndrome despite previous conclusions from the psychiatric community.

Several studies indicate that smoking may lead to panic disorder and anxiety

A healthy amount of sleep is extremely important to a woman who wants to function during the daytime. Menopause-specific acupuncture may bring new relief to those women that are suffering from hormone-related sleep disorders.Find out more

Restless Leg Syndrome is a sleep disorder that can seriously affect menopausal women.

Although menopausal women often attribute their insomnia to night sweats, recent research has shown that sleep apnea may affect middle aged women

Studies show a link between extended computer use and tingling extremities.

A lack of vitamin B12 in the diet may lead to symptoms such as tingling extremities, as numerous studies have shown

Birth control pills and smoking cigarettes have been found to increase the risk of vaginal dryness because of their effects on womenÂ's hormones...

UroMetrics stresses Eros is a medical device not a sex toy.

It is well known that older women experience changes in sexual functioning, which includes the pain of vaginal dryness. Menopause is often what drives this symptom

Research has shown that estrogen replacement therapy that treats vaginal dryness can counteract the benefits of medications used to combat breast cancer in middle-aged women...

Previous articles have referred to psychological and social factors that influence the symptoms of menopause. Vaginal dryness was one of the symptoms mentioned.

Although hysterectomy has been associated with more intense menopause symptoms, according to new research published in JAMA, for some women with gynecological problems hysterectomy could actually bring relief from vaginal dryness.

Women are less prepared than men to undergo the physical, psychological, and/or emotional sexual changes that come with age, such as vaginal dryness or impotency, a recent survey shows.

There has been wide spread controversy about the use of hormone replacement therapy and its potential side effects. For some women...

Many menopausal women look for solutions to the uncomfortable side effects which can occur at this time of their lives...

This article discusses numerous studies that have investigated the risks of Hormone Therapy in relieving early menopause symptoms...

Cardiovascular disease (most specifically, coronary heart disease) is the leading cause of death for women over the age of 60, or those who have gone through menopause...

In the United States, cataract surgery is the most commonly performed surgical procedure. Accordingly, age-related cataract can cause visual impairment and even blindness.

Many breast cancers are caused by an imbalance of hormones in the body, in particular the progesterone hormone. The progesterone hormone stimulates the growth of cancer by turning.

Many women turn to hormone replacement therapy to treat a host of uncomfortable side effects which appear during menopause. Although research has show this treatment...

The majority of oral preparations of postmenopausal hormones (PMHs) raise levels of C-reactive protein (C-RP), a precise indicator of inflammation...

Dairy food and calcium intakes are believed to have different effects on individual cancer sites on participants, which included the menopausal woman...

During menopause women find their hormones waver dramatically as they come to end of their reproductive lives...

In the United States, coronary heart disease (CHD) is the main cause of death among women, killing more than a quarter of a million females between the ages of 50-79 each year.

Many women carry on using hormone based medication for menopause well into their post menopausal years and in many cases such medication has been shown...

Menopause symptoms occur to varying degrees in women at a mature stage of life. Such symptoms range from: vaginal dryness and night sweats, to breast tenderness and a loss of libido...

Postmenopausal women may find themselves at risk from a host of health problems as they age. Low hormone levels in postmenopausal bodies...

Although it is well known that physical activity can benefit the body in numerous ways throughout life, exercise' effects on hormones...

According to previous studies, estrogen and progesterone may actually increase gastroesophageal reflux. To determine whether or not exogenous hormone use increases the symptoms of GERD, a further study was conducted.

The benefits of hormone replacement therapy in reducing menopause symptoms have been well documented. They include reducing...

Hormone replacement therapy is commonly used by women going through postmenopause. In the United States alone, 25 million prescriptions for...

A growing health problem in Western society, Peripheral Arterial disease (PAD) is a condition affecting mature women...

Post menopause symptoms can really alter the normality of a woman's daily life. The most common post menopause symptoms can be both painful and frustrating for women.

For years, researchers have known that prolonged use of hormone replacement therapy during menopause is linked to a greater risk for breast cancer...

Weintraub and colleagues had previously posted an article stated lipid levels needed to be considered when studies were being performed on postmenopausal...

Menopause is a very traumatic time for a woman and her body and one of the most common treatments available in the fight against menopausal symptoms...

There is a lot of data suggesting that reduced levels of estrogen hormones in post-menopausal women affects periodontal tissues and may contribute...

Menopause is characterized by a dip in female hormones. Because of this, hormone therapy is often proscribed. While hormone therapy...

The after effects of menopause, mostly estrogen loss, can be debilitating to the daily life of a woman. The symptoms associated with menopause...

From the years of 1995 - 2002 many women turned to hormone replacement therapy in an attempt to find relief from the symptoms brought about by menopause.

Cognitive impairment is a widespread and often incapacitating medical problem that affects older women. Postmenopausal hormone therapy...

A study by Jay Morgan Zeseron continues the research on the differences between how American and Japanese women express their menopause symptoms

Teriparatide (recombinant human parathyroid hormone) is a hormone therapy that is used to treat osteoporosis in men and also women...

Induced abortion has long been linked to breast cancer risk in case-control studies. A full-term pregnancy in females prior to the age of 35 lowers overall risk...

Menopause is a particularly difficult time in a woman's life when a whole host of symptoms come together to create an uncomfortable and irritating year at best.

The onset of coronary heart disease is increased in patients who have depression. Unhealthy as well as healthy patients...

Alzheimer disease (AD) is the most established form of dementia among the elderly and affects females more often than males...

Millions are increasingly using dietary supplements and natural supplements such as gingko biloba...

For many years, people all over the world have consumed phytoestrogenic herbs such as ginseng in order...

Women who are in the throes of menopause, or who have finished menopause are often prescribed hormones such as estrogen...

The initiation and development of cardiovascular disease is believed to be partly linked to inflammation and much attention has been given...

Some menopause symptoms carry with them effects that are not only embarrassing or painful but also fatal. Hypertension has been found to affect a large number of older women.

Menopause symptoms such as memory lapses, incontinence and body odor occur in middle aged women as a result of changes in their body's chemical balance...

Menopause is an inevitable stage in every womanÂ's life. A significant time marking the end of the reproductive cycle, menopause and the symptoms...

Menopause symptoms occur in older women as a result of an imbalance in the body's natural hormone levels.

Menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats and migraines, though bothersome, may be less psychologically straining as they do not put an immediate strain on a couple's relationship.

For women reaching a mature stage of life the subject of which treatments to use in order to curb the symptoms of menopause is always an issue.

Scientists have just developed a test that can predict when a woman will enter menopause, which can provide important information to women about fertility...

Menopause can be an extremely stressful and uncomfortable time for many women and one of the best known and most effective treatments for a wide range of menopause symptoms...

This is a review of a premenopausal woman who was experiencing some unexplainable symptoms. She was taken to the hospital where her medical history was...

Menopause symptoms can be extremely uncomfortable and embarrassing for a large majority of women across the USA and many medical researchers...

More and more observational studies, combined with information from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) show that after menopause, women using combined estrogen and progestin hormones therapy...

After menopause, the woman's normal body functions may go. To combat symptoms of menopauses and diseases...

A menopausal woman is at a greater risk of bone fractures than when she was at an earlier stage of her life. This is due to low levels...

The artificial infusion of estrogens into the body in order to curb the symptoms of menopause have long been applied to women who use them through various forms of hormone therapy...