POSTMENOPAUSAL

This study tested a drug called alisertib, given alone or with another drug (fulvestrant), in 96 postmenopausal women with advanced breast cancer that no longer responded to standard hormone therapy. The goal was to see if these treatments could shrink tumors. Alisertib works by …

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 looked at whether self-acupressure—using fingers to press on specific body points—can reduce joint pain and stiffness caused by aromatase inhibitor therapy in postmenopausal women with breast cancer. Fifty participants learned acupressure techniques and reported their …

This study looked at how different ways of doing resistance exercises (like lifting weights) affect the heart and blood vessels of women after menopause. Researchers compared women with normal blood pressure to those with high blood pressure. The goal was to understand short- and…

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 two different exercise programs—high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and a mix of endurance and strength training—affect health markers in obese women after menopause. 45 women were split into three groups: HIIT, combined training, or no exercise. Afte…

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 summer and winter affect kidney function in 18 women who have gone through menopause. Researchers measured proteins in blood and urine that signal kidney stress. The goal is to understand if hot weather harms kidneys in this group, which has not been well…