POSTMENOPAUSAL

This phase II trial tested the drug alisertib, alone or combined with fulvestrant, in 96 postmenopausal women with advanced breast cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy. Alisertib blocks enzymes that help cancer cells grow, while fulvestrant blocks estrogen. The goal …

This study tested whether bupropion, a medication that affects brain chemicals, can improve low sexual desire in women who have had breast or gynecologic cancer. About 230 women took either bupropion or a placebo pill for 9 weeks. The main goal was to see if their self-reported s…

This study tested whether self-acupressure—using fingers to press on specific points on the body—can reduce joint pain and stiffness caused by aromatase inhibitors, a common hormone therapy for breast cancer. Fifty postmenopausal women with breast cancer learned to do acupressure…

This study looked at how two different ways of doing resistance exercise (short vs long sets) affect the heart and blood vessels of postmenopausal women, both with and without high blood pressure. Sixty women participated, and researchers measured things like blood pressure, hear…

This study tested whether a short online program, using motivational interviewing, could help peri- and post-menopausal women who work full-time become more physically active. Twenty-two women took part and were randomly assigned to either the online group or a control group. The…

This study looked at how two types of exercise—high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and combined aerobic and strength training—affect health markers in obese women after menopause. Forty-five women were split into three groups: HIIT, combined training, or no exercise. Over 12 …

This early-stage study tested a new drug called LAE102 in 32 healthy postmenopausal women to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. Participants received either a single dose of LAE102 or a placebo. The main goal was to check for side effects, not to treat any disease.

This study looked at how seasonal changes impact kidney function in 18 post-menopausal women living in Florida. Researchers measured specific kidney biomarkers in blood and urine, while also considering factors like physical activity, diet, and hydration. The goal was to better u…