menopausal women

Metabolic Syndrome and Declining Cognitive Function in Midlife Women

Many women report cognitive difficulties — forgetfulness, distractibility, feeling foggy —during the transition to menopause.  While much attention has been devoted to the treatment of vasomotor symptoms, such as hot flashes or night sweats, less [...]

By |2016-03-01T10:33:29-04:00March 7th, 2016|Cognition, Menopausal Symptoms, Prevalence & Risk Factors|Comments Off on Metabolic Syndrome and Declining Cognitive Function in Midlife Women

NAMS Position Statement on the Use of Hormone Therapy in Women Over 65

Since the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) reported that the risks of menopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) outweighed its benefits, there has been a significant reduction in the use of HRT.  However, since that time, studies [...]

By |2015-07-14T17:40:35-04:00July 13th, 2015|Hormone Therapy, Menopausal Symptoms, Treatment, Vasomotor Symptoms|Comments Off on NAMS Position Statement on the Use of Hormone Therapy in Women Over 65

CBT is Effective for Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT is a type of psychotherapy that has been shown to be effective for the treatment of depression, anxiety, and sleep problems.  Recently, several randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that CBT is effective for managing vasomotor symptoms in menopausal women.

By |2015-02-23T09:55:30-04:00September 30th, 2014|Menopausal Symptoms, Psychotherapy, Treatment, Vasomotor Symptoms|Comments Off on CBT is Effective for Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms
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