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Hormone therapy increases lumbar spine bone mineral density, protects against bone loss

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A new study suggests that various types of hormone therapies not only increase lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women but also protect against bone loss, even after hormones have been discontinued. Study results are published online in Menopause.

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Expert outlines hormone and nonhormonal therapies for menopause symptoms

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chair of the Division of Women's Health at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, describes hormonal and nonhormonal therapies. Women do not need to suffer in silence: Many treatment options are available. Jewel Kling, M.D.,

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Hormone therapy shown to reduce effects of nocturia in postmenopausal women

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New study suggests that various types of hormone therapy are effective in reducing the number of times during the night that postmenopausal women are woken up by the need to urinate CLEVELAND, Ohio (March 17, 2021)–As women age, they are more likely to wake up in the middle of the night to pass urine. The […].

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Severe hot flashes after menopause increase metabolic syndrome risk in women, finds long-term study

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The findings of this long-term study highlight the importance of using hormone replacement therapy for menopause in these women.

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Oxytocin can help prevent osteoporosis

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In a laboratory experiment with rats, Brazilian researchers succeeded in reversing natural processes associated with aging that lead to loss of bone density and strength Credit: Fernandes, F and Dornelles, RCM Oxytocin, produced by the hypothalamus and sometimes known as the “love hormone” for its involvement in pair bonding and orgasm, (..)

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Ghrelin may be an effective treatment for age-related muscle loss

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Conference abstract, experimental, mice The hormone, ghrelin, may help protect the elderly population from muscle loss, according to a study being presented at e-ECE 2020. The study found that administering a particular form of ghrelin to older mice helped to restore muscle mass and strength.