MENOPAUSE

This study looked at whether a vaginal estrogen treatment could help control overactive bladder symptoms in menopausal women by changing the community of bacteria in their urine. Thirty women with bladder symptoms used estrogen tablets for 12 weeks. Researchers checked their urin…

This study looked at whether an 8-12 week aerobic exercise program could improve fitness, heart health, and quality of life in postmenopausal women who get out of breath easily during physical activity. Researchers enrolled 43 inactive women to complete 24 training sessions. They…

This study investigated whether taking a specific blend of three probiotic strains could improve quality of life and reduce common symptoms like hot flashes and sleep problems in women going through menopause. About 245 women aged 45-60 were randomly assigned to take either the p…

This study tested if pregnenolone, a natural hormone sold as a supplement, could help reduce depression in women during or after menopause. Researchers compared pregnenolone to a placebo pill in 73 women to see if it improved mood, anxiety, hot flashes, and thinking skills. The g…

This study tested whether laughter yoga could help manage symptoms and improve quality of life for women after menopause. Researchers worked with 120 postmenopausal women, with half participating in twice-weekly laughter yoga sessions for four weeks. The goal was to see if this f…

This study tested whether certain health and wellness products could help women experiencing perimenopause. 500 women in the US took either the test products or a placebo for 7 weeks, reporting on their stress, sleep, and fatigue levels from home. The goal was to see if these pro…

This study tested whether teaching sleep habits through an interactive game could help menopausal women. Researchers wanted to see if this fun, digital approach was better than traditional advice for improving sleep quality, reducing menopause symptoms, and boosting overall well-…

This small pilot study tested whether injecting a gel-like substance called hyaluronic acid into the vaginal lining could help menopausal women experiencing painful intercourse and vaginal dryness. Researchers measured changes in vaginal tissue thickness, comfort, and other facto…

This study tested whether a new thinking-skills program could help people manage the memory and concentration problems often called 'brain fog' during menopause. Researchers worked with 33 participants to see if the program was practical, acceptable, and showed early signs of hel…

This study tested whether a medication called NOE-115 is safe and might help reduce hot flashes in menopausal women. Forty women aged 45-60 who experienced frequent moderate to severe hot flashes took the daily medication for four weeks. Researchers monitored side effects and tra…

This small pilot study tested a new medical device that uses gentle light therapy to treat vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women. The device aims to reduce pain and improve vaginal health by stimulating tissue repair. Researchers primarily wanted to see if the treatment was saf…

This study aimed to understand how skin ages differently in sun-exposed and protected areas during menopause. Researchers measured skin quality, tracked symptoms like hot flashes and sleep, and compared mothers and daughters to see how genetics and hormones play a role. The goal …

This small, early study aimed to see if two different compounded estrogen creams deliver a similar amount of hormone into the body. It involved 8 healthy postmenopausal women who applied the creams to their thighs. The main goal was to measure and compare hormone levels in the bl…

This study aimed to understand how the body absorbs a small, dissolvable pellet containing the hormone estradiol. Researchers tracked 20 postmenopausal women for six months, taking frequent blood samples to measure hormone levels. The goal was to learn exactly how the pellet rele…

This study aimed to understand if the age when a woman goes through menopause is linked to her levels of anxiety and depression. Researchers compared 136 women who experienced natural menopause after age 40 with those who had early menopause (before 40). The goal was to gather in…

This study aimed to understand why some women become irritable during the menopause transition. Researchers tested if stabilizing estrogen levels with a skin patch changed brain activity linked to irritability. They measured brain waves and mood in 40 women during periods using e…

This study investigated whether a single large dose of choline, an essential nutrient, affects brain activity in postmenopausal women. Researchers gave 38 healthy women either choline or a placebo and then used brain scans to measure activity during memory tasks. The goal was to …

This study looked at how a natural antioxidant called quercetin and a common cholesterol medication (atorvastatin) affect hormone levels in postmenopausal women with heart disease. Researchers compared 60 women taking either quercetin, atorvastatin, or a placebo for 60 days. The …

This study looked at whether menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) affects liver health in postmenopausal women. It followed 44 women for six months, with half receiving MHT and half not. Researchers measured liver fat and function to see if the therapy led to any positive changes.

This study looked at whether a woman's natural personality traits are linked to the type and severity of symptoms she experiences during menopause. Researchers asked 105 women in different stages of menopause to fill out two questionnaires about their temperament and their sympto…