@mouli However, antibiotics are not a particularly profitable type of drug, The Wall Street Journal reported. The newspaper noted that they need to be used sparingly to limit resistance, and the cheapest option is usually prescribed. Some small companies that make antibiotics have even gone bankrupt recently, the Journal noted

@anindita The World Health Organization defines sexual health as physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality. There are extensive investigations that verify the considerable importance of sexual function on a person's quality of life. It therefore follows that therapy may be required if an individual is experiencing sexual dysfunction.

According to the authors, there are diverse data on the frequency of sexual dysfunction in women, in part because of heterogeneous definitions. The prevalence ranges between 26% and 91%. The estimated prevalence of orgasm difficulties in particular ranges from 16% to 25%. Sexual dysfunction can therefore be said to be a clinically significant problem.

@lipi The study evaluated the bones of rhesus macaques, also known as rhesus monkeys, which share 93% of genes with humans, according to the National Primate Research Centers. They have been used in research that paved the way for many medical breakthroughs such as treatments for HIV/AIDS; they're also used in Alzheimer's research.

Menopause has long been known to impact bone health, which is tied to calcium and phosphorous levels. This latest research does not address how bone health is affected by pregnancy and lactation, but further points to the ever-changing state of bones based on life events.

@kamal The investigators acknowledge that they did "not observe statistically significant interactions" and comment that "prospective studies are needed to examine underlying biologic mechanisms and confirm our findings."

@sampriti Few previous studies assessed fracture risk in people with hypoparathyroidism, and reported studies have had contradictory findings. Chronic deficiency of parathyroid hormone (PTH) results in increased bone mass and improved bone strength, which could reduce fracture risk. But low PTH levels causes low bone turnover, which may cause bones to be fragile, thereby increasing the risk of microdamage.
The study collected data on bone geometry and microarchitecture with high-resolution peripheral quantitative CT (HR-pQCT). Few prior studies have used this method for bone assessment of people with hypoparathyroidism.

@dev-narayan For the new study, researchers retrospectively analyzed 1,333 patients (of 2,209 screened) who received first fresh embryo transfers from 2017 to 2019. All had cytology or HPV status documented per cervical cancer screening guidelines within 6 months before embryos were transferred.

The researchers looked at only fresh embryo transfers so we could account for pregnancy outcomes closest to the documented HPV status at the time of egg retrieval

@haritt This poses major challenges for the management of female gout patients since they carry a greater burden of cardiovascular and renal morbidity, which is known to modulate the pathophysiology of gout; as such, conclusions regarding the efficacy of treatments for females cannot be extrapolated from investigative studies that are predominantly male

@ryansh There are many different approaches to reducing the recurrence rate of urinary tract infections, Daniel Klußmann and Florian Wagenlehner, MD, of the Department and Outpatient Clinic for Urology at the University of Giessen, Germany, wrote in DMW- Klinischer Fortschritt. Aside from general information and advice, nonantibiotic therapy options are particularly important for recurrence reduction, with the aim of preventing the development of resistance and the corresponding adverse effects of antibiotics.

@neelu-kaur Dysbiosis of the vaginal microbiome may be a risk factor for endometriosis. Therefore, between puberty and adulthood, a key period in the development of endometriosis, certain environmental factors that could imbalance the vaginal microbiome, should be avoided

@rini Many women living with breast cancer seek lifestyle advice. It is important that they have access to reliable information about healthy living. The findings from these reviews strengthen the case for women with breast cancer to be supported by their healthcare team to make positive behavior changes. These could include eating a healthier diet and being physically active, all of which play a role in maintaining a healthy weight

@swyambhu More than 70% of women experience VMS, which are frequent and/or severe in about one-third of sufferers. Previous research shows such symptoms are associated with worsening of women's cardiovascular health.
However, said Thurston, menopause is also increasingly recognized as an important transition for women's brain health. Specifically, she noted, some studies have linked menopause to an increased risk of stroke, Alzheimer's disease (AD), and cognitive decline.
To examine the potential impact of VMS on women's brain health, the researchers examined the potential link between these symptoms and WMHV in 226 postmenopausal women. Participants had a mean age of 59 years and were not using hormone therapy. On average, most participants were overweight (median body mass index [BMI], 26.74) and normotensive.

@vishal Despite these guidelines, significant practice variability exists among oncologists, with many preferring intensive surveillance, likely stemming from the belief among patients and physicians that if a recurrence is detected early, there is a higher likelihood of disease control or improved survival

@raju Why are women in Italy more likely to rule out use of medical agents to end a pregnancy? One reason is the widespread and unfounded misconceptions about efficacy and safety, misconceptions that become stronger whenever there is a political debate on the subject.

@papiya Menopause at an early age, particularly under the age of 40, matters. Surgical menopause makes a difference to cardiovascular health as well, she said. In women under age 35, for example, the risk of a nonfatal heart attack in those with a bilateral oophorectomy was 7.7 times greater than in women who retained both ovaries and their uterus, and 1.5 times greater in women who had a hysterectomy without bilateral oophorectomy.

@vanessa As I entered peri, I had irregular periods, then the odd really heavy one, and then like you this endless spotting which went on for weeks, perhaps stopped for a day and started again. For my peace of mind, I had it checked and all seemed OK so I knew it must be peri. I know about health anxiety and how you feel, I must have worried about every part of my body in one way or another!

@lisma I had migraines for years thru every cycle. After menopause, they just stopped. Occasionally they pop up. But generally, this could be something to catch very early with migraine meds. Rest in a dark room, listen to soft music stay stress-free as long as possible, and eat foods that don't trigger migraines.

@philippa I have it too. post-Meno also. I chew gum because it seems nothing helps. I do rinse with baking soda water after I brush my teeth, it helps a bit but not much although my teeth and gums seem to like it.
Mine is worse if my stomach is acting up. I'm not sure if there's a connection or not. I get nauseous pretty easily these days and I notice it more. Have you tried any moisturizing mouthwash? It didn't work for me but maybe give it a try and see if it helps.

@sumana Moderate and severe vasomotor symptoms can adversely affect quality of life of those affected and result in sleep disruption as well as increased risk for heart disease and other high-risk medical problems. Although menopausal hormone therapy significantly improves vasomotor symptoms, it may not be desired or it may not be safe for some women

@ustaf The findings represent an opportunity to improve the treatment of menopause symptoms in working women and "draw attention to the need for creation of workplace policies that include education of employers, managers, and supervisors in order to support midlife women during this universal life stage transition

@niraj Researchers tracked 33,947 racially diverse women, ages 35 to 74, for an average of nearly 11 years. During that time, 378 women developed uterine cancer. After accounting for participants' other risk factors, the odds of developing uterine cancer were more than two and a half times higher for women who had used straightening products more than four times in the previous year. Less frequent straightener use in the past year also was associated with an elevated uterine cancer risk, but the difference was not statistically significant, meaning it might have been due to chance. Earlier studies have shown that hair straighteners contain so-called endocrine disrupting chemicals. The products have previously been associated with higher risks of breast and ovarian cancer.