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10/06/2024

🌸 Exciting Research Alert! 🌸

Did you know that estrogen-alone therapy could reduce breast cancer risk? Estrogen is anti-inflammatory and previously was used to treat breast cancer🎉 Let's dive into the findings of a recent meta-analysis!

🔍 Purpose: In a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials, researchers explored the impact of estrogen-alone therapy on breast cancer incidence.

📚 Methods: The study included randomized trials that used estrogen only hormone therapy, and examined breast cancer outcomes. Researchers analyzed data from 10 trials involving 14,282 participants and 591 breast cancer cases.

💡 Results: Data from all trials, showed that estrogen-alone therapy was associated with a significant reduction in breast cancer incidence (overall RR 0.77, 95% CI 0.65-0.91, P = 0.002).

🎯 Conclusion: This comprehensive analysis of randomized clinical trials provides strong evidence that estrogen-alone therapy significantly decreases breast cancer risk.

Stay informed, stay empowered! 💪

Study Details: doi: 10.1007/s10549-024-07307-9. PMID: 38653905

01/06/2024

Discover the power of nutrition in supporting immune function in Hashimoto's! Learn which anti-inflammatory foods can be helpful and which to avoid.

Discover the best Hashimoto's Diet to manage symptoms and support thyroid health. Learn about foods to eat and avoid for a healthier lifesty

30/05/2024

🌟Testosterone for Perimenopausal Women! 🌟

💊 Studies have shown that TTh can significantly improve libido/sexual desire in women experiencing sexual issues.

🔍 Research published April 2024 aimed to explore the safety of TTh, especially concerning cardiovascular health and breast cancer and the results are in!

📊 Using a large database, the study found that 16 783 women aged 18-55 receiving topical or injectable testosterone therapy had:

✅ Lower risk of major adverse cardiac events (heart attack, stroke, or death)
✅ Reduced risk of blood clots like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE)
✅ Decreased risk of breast cancer

⚠️ However, it's essential to note that the risk of excess hair growth was higher in women undergoing TTh.

👩‍⚕️ Clinical Implications:
This study adds to the growing body of evidence supporting the safety of TTh for women experiencing sexual dysfunction.

🔎 Conclusion:
TTh appears to be a safe and effective option for improving sexual function in perimenopausal women, with promising findings regarding cardiovascular health and breast cancer risk.

If you're curious about TTh or struggling with sexual dysfunction, talk to your healthcare provider to see if it's the right option for you!

Study info: doi: 10.1093/jsxmed/qdae032. PMID: 38459625.

18/05/2024

Learn about premature ovarian insufficiency. It impacts 1:100 women before age 40. https://wix.to/xMhVZPl

In this guide you will learn about premature ovarian insufficiency: including the symptoms, how it is diagnosed, fertility impacts and treatment options. Get the support and knowledge you need.What is POI or Premature Ovarian Insufficiency?Ovarian function persists for most women into the 40s, with....

05/05/2024

If you're experiencing joint pain in perimenopause/menopause and and wondering what will help, check out our post!
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Learn how hormonal changes during menopause can lead to joint pain, and discover effective treatments and lifestyle changes to manage it.

30/04/2024

🧠 Menopause and Depression 👇

The menopause journey isn't just about hot flashes and night sweats – it can also bring big emotional shifts. These are real, and hormonally driven. It's not simply a sign of weakness or busyness or stress.

🔬 This research paper analyzed 17 studies with 15,893 women, evaluating the risk of depression across menopausal stages.

📊 Key Findings: Perimenopausal women faced a higher risk of depressive symptoms compared to premenopausal women. However, no significant difference was found between premenopause and post-menopausal women.

🛑 Limitations: Varying criteria for menopausal stages and depression measures affected the study's consistency. There are no standardised ways of looking for depression across menoapusal staged. It also had limited longitudinal data, looking at resolution or persistance of symptoms or duration fo symptoms in perimenopause.

💡 These findings stress the importance of screening and support for depression in perimenopausal women. It also is important for health providers to consider hormones and perimenopause in women presenting with depression, low mood, sadness, flatness, lack of energy etc and to offer appropriate treatment.

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30/04/2024

Vaginal dryness is one of the most persistent and progressive menopausal symptom.

Find our about how hormones, moisturisers and lifestyle changes can reduce dryness, restore moisture so you can be feel comfortable and confident.

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If you're experiencing vaginal dryness, explore the causes of vaginal dryness and discover natural vaginal dryness treatment solutions.

25/04/2024

Experiencing cravings during menopause? 🌸 Learn what causes them, the influence of hormones and discover effective ways to reduce them!

Visit our website to read more https://wix.to/bAYFL5k for helpful tips.

Share your experience in the comments below!

14/04/2024

Have you heard of Histamine Intolerance🤯 and do you know it can be aggravated by hormonal changes at perimenopause?

🔍 Histamine intolerance occurs when your body has difficulty breaking down histamine, leading to a buildup of this compound in your system. This can trigger a range of symptoms like headaches, skin issues, rashes, flushing, palpitations, digestive problems, and more.

Food can be a significant source of increased histamine load, so eating a low-histamine diet can help.

Additionally HRT can be helpful at reducing see-saw fluctuations in estrogen and histamine.

Read more about histamine intolerance in perimenopause and how you can reduce symptoms.

Do you experienced histamine intolerance? 🤔 💬

Understanding the relationship between histamine intolerance and menopause could be the key to effectively managing your symptoms.

08/04/2024

👇Can HRT help with gum troubles after menopause? Let's find out!🦷💁‍♀️

🔍 This study looked at how HRT affects gum health in women who've gone through menopause:

🔹 Women without gum issues didn't see much change with HRT.

🔹 But for those dealing with stage II gum problems, HRT seemed to be a game-changer! Inflammation markers dropped after one and two years of treatment.

🔹 Plus, women with gum issues who took HRT had better gum health and stronger bones that hold the teeth in place after two years compared to those who didn't.

🔹 Bonus: HRT improved the state of gum and bone health in women with gum disease after 2 years.

Exciting news if you're looking to keep your smiles bright and healthy!
Keep smiling, drop your comments and follow for more updates!

🔗For more info see: Man Y et al. Hormone replacement therapy and periodontitis progression in postmenopausal women: A prospective cohort study. J Periodontal Res. 2024 Mar 24.

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04/04/2024

🌸 Say hello to your skin's perimenopause journey! 🌸

As our bodies undergo hormonal shifts, our skin can become a bit of a drama queen, causing itchy skin. 🙄

Lower estrogen levels can lead to loss of skin moisture and oil production, dryness, loss of elasticity, and even thinning of the skin. Plus, collagen production slows down, contributing to prone to itching and sensitivity.

Read more on the blog to find out top tips and treatments for perimenopausal dry skin.
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Wondering how to deal with the perimenopause and itching skin changes that come with it? Well, you just landed at the right spot!

24/03/2024

🧠Menopause Hormone Therapy and Brain Health! 💊🧠

Memory & verbal issues are common symptoms we see in clinic among perimenopausal women. 🤓 Today we're diving into the latest research findings! 🚀

🔍 We know that from lab experiments, estradiol is neuroprotective. This meta-analysis published March 2024 reviewed data from 34 randomized controlled trials!

🔬 The analysis reveals different hormone formulations and treatment timings are important for shaping cognitive outcomes. Here's the lowdown:

🌟 Surgical menopause? Estrogen-only therapy boosts global (overall) cognition! 🧠

🔑 Timing is everything! Starting estrogen therapy in midlife or near menopause onset improves verbal memory! 💬

⏳ Late to the hormone party? Unfortunately, late-life initiation didn't show the same memory magic. 😞

Estrogen-progestogen therapy for natural menopause seemed to lead to a decline in cognition scores. Yikes! However the studies were too small to provide a separate breakdown of different progestogens (synthetic progestins vs. natural progesterone)☁️☁

⏰ When it comes to timing, midlife estrogen-progestogen therapy make much improvement, but late-life initiation appeared to give memory a little boost! 🚀

🔍Overall, the story's far from over! These findings hint at a complex relationship between MHT and cognition, with more differentiation between types of estrogens, types of progestogens and delivery type ie oral vs transdermal needed, as well as data on length of treatment, and absorption/hormone levels. So much yet to be worked out!✨

Check out more: Boneu et al. Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of menopause hormone therapy on cognition. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1350318.