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The researchers investigated menopause symptoms in women with POI and compared them with the severity and prevalence of similar symptoms in women who experienced natural menopause. The study included nearly 300 women.
Study: Menopause symptoms are worse for women with premature ovarian insufficiency
Hot flashes, insomnia, and vaginal dryness are commonly reported symptoms that accompany the menopause transition. A new study suggests that such symptoms especially psychological and sexual problems are worse for women who have premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) than for women undergoing natural menopause. Study results are published online today in
Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS).
Premature ovarian insufficiency is defined as the cessation of ovarian function that leads to menopause before the age of 40 years. The condition is associated with increased risks for a number of long-term health comorbidities, including osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, mood disorders, cognitive impairment, and sexual dysfunction. It can also lead to a shorter life expectancy.
Dorisa Polk, MD, FACOG, a physician with Regional West Physicians Clinic-Women’s Center recently met the criteria and passed the necessary examination to become a North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP). Founded in 1989, NAMS is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the health and quality of life of all women during [.]
Menopause may be blamed for increased forgetfulness, lack of attention: Study ANI | Updated: Jan 17, 2021 14:25 IST
Cleveland [Ohio], January 17 (ANI): A woman s menopause stage can affect cognitive performance, and declines in memory may persist in the post-menopause period, a new study suggests.
The study suggests, if you re a bit more forgetful or having more difficulty processing complex concepts than in the past, the problem may be your menopause stage.
A new study claims that the menopause stage is a key determinant of cognition and, contrary to previous studies, shows that certain cognitive declines may continue into the post-menopause period. Study results are published online in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS).