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Research shows reproductive health issues are having an impact on the workplace and potentially the economy.
Abaloparatide mimics a natural hormone that plays a role in bone development.
Most doctors ask about the menstrual cycle at well-checks in order to inquire about menstrual problems, pregnancy or menopause. Few recognize that menstruation is a cornerstone of overall health.
Older adults are at risk for contracting STDs – not only because of stigma and infrequent condom use, but also because of physical changes due to aging.
Rapamycin is commonly used to prevent organ transplant rejection.
A middle-aged mother goes on a scandalous road trip in two darkly funny new novels. Their paths diverge dramatically. Only one woman goes home.
The number of patients prescribed hormonal therapy plummeted after 2002, due to findings experts have since questioned. With better understanding, more and more people are using these treatments.
Before menopause, women’s hearts tend to be protected by their circulating hormones. In midlife, they may well get a shock when a doctor outlines their health risks.
Here’s what the evidence says.
A one-off trip to a day spa is unlikely to transform your mental health. But these expert tips might help you cut yourself some slack.
Menopause can be a key factor in some women’s decision to retire early. But with the right interventions, workplaces can enable women to manage their symptoms and remain in the workforce.
Critics of the latest menopause guidelines say they could scare women away from using HRT.
Our mammal ancestors evolved to compete with dinosaurs but may have lost something in the process.
Dryness, irritation, or pain during sex can be managed. But not everyone has these symptoms or is bothered by them.
Menopause is technically the single day 12 months after your last period. But perimenopause can last years. Here’s what to look for.
Sweating is the normal way the body cools itself off. But waking up every night with sweat-drenched sheets is not – especially if you have other symptoms too.
Many women choose alternative medicines over hormone therapy because they have a higher risk of breast cancer. Should they give black cohosh a try?
Around 7,000 women were on waiting lists for menopause treatment in England earlier this year, one report found.
Workplace initiatives for women to discuss health and wellbeing can be formal or informal but they should focus on individual needs to be sustainable.
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Chair of Women's Health, Monash University
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Associate Professor, Cancer Survivorship and Primary Care, Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University; Western Sydney University
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Associate Professor and Clinical Neuropsychologist, Monash University
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Honorary Research Fellow, UCL
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Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor and Endocrinologist, Monash University
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Associate Professor in Pharmacy Practice, Kingston University
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Senior Lecturer, School of Business, Western Sydney University
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Professor of Psychiatry, Monash University
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Professor of People and Organisations, The Open University
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Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Law, University of Virginia
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Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Faculty Development, Pace University
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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