The Menopause Society
@MenopauseOrg
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Nonprofit empowering healthcare professionals by providing tools and resources to improve women's health during menopause and beyond. RTs are not endorsements.
Joined September 2009
We are now The Menopause Society! Our new name, logo, tagline and branding represents our commitment to being the definitive resource for health professionals and the public for accurate, unbiased information about menopause and healthy aging. More at https://t.co/WYXU3Ef7XC.
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New #menopauseeducation! Leading the Conversation: The Menopause Society Show addresses common challenging clinical issues healthcare professionals face in patient care during the #menopause transition and beyond and provides guidelines for management. https://t.co/5BPAEM4f1R
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A recent study looked at sex-toy use during partnered sex and masturbation in older adult women. @MenopauseJrnl Read more at https://t.co/pdXIRbwwVP.
#sexualhealth #masturbation #orgasm #midlife
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Question: Are there different indications for the use of systemic and vaginal estrogen? Yes. See the second graphic for details. #hormonetherapy #menopause References: https://t.co/yvBRRiE7cm
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Q: Are there benefits to starting #hormonetherapy before menopause onset? A: No. There is no data to support HT use in #perimenopause. Although HT can be used for symptom management in perimenopause, it is not a high-enough dose to prevent pregnancy or to control heavy bleeding.
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Question: Should hormone therapy be used for weight loss? No. Hormone therapy has favorable effects on body composition but typically does not result in weight loss. See second image for more details. #hormonetherapy #weight #menopause
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Question: I am in my 60s. Is it too late to start #hormonetherapy? #menopause It depends. See second image for more information. References: https://t.co/yvBRRiE7cm
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Question: Does #hormonetherapy prevent #boneloss and protect against fracture risk? Yes. HT is US-gov't approved for prevention of bone loss and can be used for this in appropriate patients who do not have contraindications. https://t.co/yvBRRiE7cm
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Question: Should hormone therapy be used to prevent dementia? No. #Hormonetherapy is not recommended for prevention or treatment of cognitive decline or #dementia. See The 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement of The Menopause Society available at https://t.co/yvBRRiE7cm.
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Should hormone therapy be used to prevent #heartdisease? No. #Hormonetherapy is not recommended for primary or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Reference: The 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement of The Menopause Society available at https://t.co/yvBRRiE7cm
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Estrogen therapy remains the gold standard for menopause symptom relief, but the FDA’s black box warning still causes confusion. @StephFaubionMD (@MenopauseOrg @MayoClinic) breaks down what the label means and how to guide patients: https://t.co/zcVFsAiVTU
#Menopause
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REMINDER: This is scheduled for this week!
Members, please join us Wed, Nov 19, for the next Step-by-Step webinar. Dr Nanette Santoro and Dr Andrew Kaunitz will discuss “Perimenopause: Addressing Symptoms and Contraceptive Needs.” Register in our Member Center. It will also be recorded and posted in the Member Center.
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A new study suggests sleep-related disorders in postmenopausal women may increase their risk of hypertension. #menopause #sleepdisorders #postmenopause #hypertension
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Members, please join us Wed, Nov 19, for the next Step-by-Step webinar. Dr Nanette Santoro and Dr Andrew Kaunitz will discuss “Perimenopause: Addressing Symptoms and Contraceptive Needs.” Register in our Member Center. It will also be recorded and posted in the Member Center.
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A new study suggests an excessive accumulation of fat in the abdominal area is a risk factor for domain-specific cognitive decline. @MenopauseJrnl @DrJewelKling For more information see https://t.co/FBM0J0nxZm.
#KEEPS #menopause #estrogen #weight #cognition
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Missed The Menopause Society Annual Meeting? Access the recorded presentations anytime, anywhere. https://t.co/lBL65PH3Oz.
#menopauseeducation #menopauseresearch
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The Menopause Society announces new officers: President Dr Cheryl Cox Kinney, President-Elect Dr Makeba Williams, Treasurer Dr Laurie S Jeffers, and Secretary Dr Carolyn Gibson.
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