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    Monthly Archives: August 2012

    New Research from the CWMH: Escitalopram and Sleep in Midlife Women with Vasomotor Symptoms

    Selective serotonin and serotonin-norepinephrine inhibitors (SSRIs and SNRIs) have been shown to be effective for the treatment of hot flashes.  However, these agents may carry certain side effects, including sexual side effects and sleep disturbance.  These two side effects may be particularly concerning to peri- and postmenopausal women who, in addition to having vasomotor symptoms, are more likely to experience sexual dysfunction and sleep disruption than premenopausal women.

    By |2018-06-08T09:03:31-04:00August 20th, 2012|Menopausal Symptoms, New Research|1 Comment
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    More on Topiramate (Topamax) and Risk of Oral Clefts

    Earlier this year we reported on a possible association between first trimester exposure to topiramate (Topamax) and increased risk of cleft lip and palate.  In a recent study published by the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, researches drew upon data from two birth defect databases to further delineate the risks associated with topiramate exposure.

    By |2015-08-12T12:17:18-04:00August 13th, 2012|Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|0 Comments
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    Weight Loss and a Low-Fat Diet Help to Reduce Hot Flashes in Menopausal Women

    Various studies have shown that women with a higher body mass index (BMI) or a higher percent of body fat have more frequent or more severe menopausal symptoms.  In a recent study, researchers evaluated the impact of a low-fat diet on vasomotor symptoms in a group of 17,473 postmenopausal women between the ages of 50 and 79.

    By |2015-08-12T12:19:50-04:00August 8th, 2012|Menopausal Symptoms|0 Comments
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    New Research from the CWMH: Surgically Induced Menopause No Worse than Natural in Terms of Risk for Depression, Anxiety

    Each year about 600,000 women in the United States undergo a hysterectomy.  Somewhere between 55% and 80% of these women who also have their ovaries removed along with the uterus—a procedure known as oophorectomy.  After the removal of the ovaries, menopause follows immediately and is associated with a constellation of symptoms including hot flashes and insomnia, as well as depression and anxiety. 

    By |2016-03-28T13:02:53-04:00August 2nd, 2012|Menopausal Symptoms, New Research|0 Comments
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