Search results for "Menopause"
MKSAP Quiz: 10-year history of hot flushes
A 61-year-old woman is evaluated for hot flushes, which have been persistent for the last 10 years. They occur at least 7 times per day, last for approximately 60 seconds, and are associated with severe sweating, palpitations, and occasional nausea. She is awakened several times per night. Following a review of medicines and herbal supplements, taking her medical history, and a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/05/3.htm
5 Nov 2013
Cervical cancer rates in older women may be higher than previously thought
Older women's rates of cervical cancer are significantly higher than previously thought, because past analyses have not adjusted for the prevalence of hysterectomy in this population, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/13/5.htm
13 May 2014
Low-dose oral estrogen and venlafaxine demonstrate efficacy and tolerability for menopausal vasomotor symptoms
Low-dose oral estrogen and venlafaxine are effective treatments for vasomotor symptoms of hot flashes and night sweats in women during midlife, with a possible small advantage for estrogen, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/03/4.htm
3 Jun 2014
ASCO guideline update changes tamoxifen recommendations
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recently released an updated guideline that increased the recommended length of tamoxifen therapy in women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/03/2.htm
3 Jun 2014
Calcium and vitamin D supplementation associated with hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria in postmenopausal women
Postmenopausal women who take calcium and vitamin D supplements may be at higher risk for hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/24/4.htm
24 Jun 2014
Early hormone therapy in menopause doesn't seem to affect atherosclerosis progression
Hormone therapy begun early in menopause improved some markers of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk but did not appear to affect atherosclerosis progression, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/29/5.htm
29 Jul 2014
Guideline issued on androgen therapy in women
The Endocrine Society released an updated clinical practice guideline on androgen therapy in women.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/10/21/5.htm
21 Oct 2014
MKSAP Quiz: maintaining bone health
A 54-year-old woman comes to the office for advice regarding maintaining bone health. She has no history of fracture. The patient recently had a lumpectomy and radiation therapy to treat breast cancer, is currently taking tamoxifen, and will begin taking an aromatase inhibitor in 2 months. She underwent menopause at age 52 years and has persistent hot flushes. Her risk factors for osteoporosis include a slim body habitus and a mother who had a hip fracture at age 67 years. Following a physical exam, lab results and a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scan, what pharmacologic agents can be started in this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/10/3.htm
10 Mar 2015
SSRIs may be associated with increased fracture risk in middle-aged women without mental disorders
Women without mental illness who started SSRIs and a cohort of women who started H2 antagonists or proton-pump inhibitors (without SSRIs) were compared, with a main study outcome of hip, humerus, radius, or ulna fractures 1 or more days after starting therapy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/07/2.htm
7 Jul 2015
ACP revises advice on women's health
New guidelines that change the recommendations for practices such as pelvic exams are leading to changes in the mindsets of physicians and patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/09/womens-health.htm
1 Sep 2015