Women ages 45 years and older taking estrogen hormone therapy in pill form were more likely to develop high blood pressure than those using transdermal (topical, applied to the skin) or vaginal formulations, according to new research published today in June 2023 in Hypertension, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal. A woman’s body produces less… Continue reading Hormones and Hypertension
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The Cost of Drugs to Treat Painful Sex for Women Is Becoming Prohibitive
It wasn’t all that long ago that women weren’t supposed to talk about sex, let alone after a certain age. Thankfully this attitude is changing, but for many women who experience painful sex, it’s not changing quickly enough. According to the North American Menopause Society, between 17% and 45% of postmenopausal women experience pain during… Continue reading The Cost of Drugs to Treat Painful Sex for Women Is Becoming Prohibitive
Hormone Therapy and Cognitive Impairment
It’s well known that hormones can affect everything that goes on in a woman’s body, from sexual libido to weight gain and overall mood. Now, though, a new study shows that in the right combination, they may also help with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in post-menopausal women. The study was published in Menopause, the journal… Continue reading Hormone Therapy and Cognitive Impairment
Estrogen Worsens Life-Threatening Allergic Reactions
Estradiol, a type of estrogen, enhances the levels and activity in mice of an enzyme that drives life-threatening allergic reactions, according to researchers from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The study results may help explain why women frequently experience more severe allergic reactions… Continue reading Estrogen Worsens Life-Threatening Allergic Reactions