MENOPAUSE

This study tested whether adding natural ingredients like garlic oil and nattokinase to standard hormone replacement therapy (HRT) could reduce the risk of blood clots in menopausal women. The trial involved 60 women divided into premenopausal and postmenopausal groups. Researche…

This completed study looked at 60 postmenopausal women with stable coronary artery disease. Researchers tested whether adding a daily 1000 mg quercetin supplement to standard atorvastatin treatment could affect levels of estrogen and a protein called SIRT1, which are linked to he…

This study looked at whether hemp-derived cannabinoids can reduce menopause and perimenopause symptoms like hot flashes, anxiety, and mood swings. 104 women aged 40-60 who were not regular cannabis users took part. Researchers tracked their symptoms daily and monthly to see if th…

This study tested whether progressive relaxation exercises can reduce menopause symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep problems, and improve work performance. 106 women aged 45-65 who had not menstruated for a year participated. Half did relaxation exercises while the …

This study tested whether a combination of polyphenols (plant compounds) and probiotics (good bacteria) can improve menopause symptoms like hot flushes, low mood, and sleep trouble. Sixteen postmenopausal women took the supplement to see if it changed blood chemistry, body mass i…

This study looked at whether coloring mandalas—circular, symmetrical patterns—can reduce menopause symptoms, improve self-esteem, and boost sexual quality of life in women aged 40 to 65. Seventy women who had not had a period for at least a year and had moderate to severe menopau…

This study tested whether a 6-session online group program called Compassionate Mind Training (CMT) can improve wellbeing in women aged 40-60 going through menopause. The therapy aims to reduce self-criticism and shame by building self-compassion. Researchers enrolled 38 women to…

This study tested whether laughter yoga could help women in menopause who struggle with brain fog, low mood, and poor sleep. 97 women were split into two groups: one did 8 sessions of laughter yoga over 4 weeks, and the other did nothing. Researchers measured brain fog, psycholog…

This study tested whether the sleep medication suvorexant (Belsomra) can reduce insomnia severity and improve metabolic health in midlife women who have both insomnia and signs of metabolic syndrome. Thirty-one healthy women aged 40-65 who were perimenopausal or postmenopausal to…

This study looked at whether a low-dose vaginal estrogen tablet could improve overactive bladder symptoms in menopausal women by changing the bacteria in their urine. Thirty women used the tablet daily for two weeks, then twice a week for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in…

This study tested a cognitive intervention to help manage 'brain fog'—memory and concentration problems—during menopause. It involved 33 women aged 40-60 who reported cognitive difficulties. The goal was to see if the program was feasible and acceptable, offering a non-hormonal o…

This study tested whether a natural substance called pregnenolone can help reduce depression in women going through menopause or perimenopause. 73 women took either pregnenolone or a placebo for several weeks. Researchers measured changes in mood, anxiety, thinking, and quality o…

This study tested whether interactive game-supported sleep hygiene training could improve sleep quality, menopausal symptoms, and quality of life in menopausal women. 82 women aged 40-60 with poor sleep took part. They received four sleep hygiene lessons paired with a digital gam…

This study tested a new vaginal probe that uses special lights to treat vaginal atrophy in 25 postmenopausal women who had not been helped by other treatments. The probe aims to reduce pain and dryness by stimulating natural tissue repair. The main goal was to check safety and se…

This study tested whether a dietary supplement called Radicle Revive can improve stress, sleep, and menopause-related issues in 500 perimenopausal women aged 40 and older. Participants took either the active supplement or a placebo for 6 weeks. The trial is complete, but results …

This study tested whether laughter yoga can help manage menopause symptoms and improve quality of life. Researchers divided 120 postmenopausal women into two groups, with one group doing laughter yoga sessions. The goal was to see if this fun, low-cost activity could reduce commo…

This study tested whether a daily probiotic capsule containing three bacterial strains could improve quality of life and reduce menopause symptoms in 245 women aged 45-60 who were in perimenopause or early postmenopause. Participants took either the probiotic or a placebo for sev…

This small pilot study tested whether injecting a gel-like substance (hyaluronic acid) into the vaginal area could help menopausal women with pain during sex and vaginal dryness. Twenty women received the injections and were followed for 8 weeks. The main goal was to see if the v…

This study tested an experimental drug called NOE-115 in 40 women aged 45 to 60 who have moderate to severe hot flashes due to menopause. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can reduce symptoms. Participants took the drug for 4 weeks, and researchers tracked side effects …

This completed study looked at 28 postmenopausal women to see if bladder and sexual symptoms are linked to lung function and breathing muscle strength. Participants answered questionnaires and took breathing tests. The goal was to better understand these connections, not to test …

This study tested whether a quick, visual presentation style called Pecha Kucha works better than standard PowerPoint for teaching women about menopause. Five hundred women aged 30 to 65 who had never learned about menopause before took part. The goal was to see if the new method…

This study tested whether low doses of choline, a nutrient found in foods like eggs, can change brain activity in postmenopausal women. Twenty healthy women aged 50–65 received either 550 mg, 1100 mg of choline, or a placebo on separate days. Researchers used brain scans (fMRI) t…

This study looked at whether 24 sessions of moderate aerobic exercise could improve fitness in postmenopausal women who get short of breath easily. Researchers measured how well their hearts and lungs worked during exercise. The goal was to see if exercise training can help reduc…

This study looked at 100 women at different stages of menopause to see how skin aging in sun-exposed and non-exposed areas relates to hot flashes, mood, and sleep. Researchers measured skin wrinkles, color, elasticity, and moisture, and tracked sleep and symptoms at home for 30 d…

This study examined whether menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) can improve liver function and reduce fat buildup in the liver in postmenopausal women. 44 women were split into two groups: 22 received MHT and 22 did not. After 6 months, researchers measured liver enzymes, fat levels…

This study looked at 136 women to see if the age they entered menopause is linked to anxiety and depression. Researchers compared women with early menopause (before age 40) to those with natural menopause after 40. Participants filled out standard anxiety questionnaires during a …

This study tested whether a single 1650 mg dose of choline, a nutrient found in foods like eggs and meat, affects brain activity in postmenopausal women. Thirty-eight healthy women aged 50–65 took either choline or a placebo and had their brains scanned with fMRI while doing a me…

This study involved 40 women in early menopause who reported increased irritability. Researchers gave them either estrogen patches or placebo patches to see how their brains reacted to hormone changes. The goal was to understand the brain mechanisms behind mood swings, not to tes…

This study looked at whether a woman's natural temperament (like being more anxious or upbeat) is linked to how severe her menopause symptoms are. Researchers surveyed 105 women going through menopause using two standard questionnaires. The goal was simply to understand connectio…

This study looked at whether two specially made estrogen creams deliver similar amounts of the hormone into the blood. Eight postmenopausal women aged 45 to 65 used both creams, and researchers measured hormone levels after single and repeated use. The goal was to check quality, …

This study looked at how a 25-mg estradiol pellet, placed under the skin, releases estrogen over 24 weeks in 20 postmenopausal women. Researchers took many blood samples to measure hormone levels and understand the pellet's release pattern. The goal was to gather detailed informa…