Post reproductive healthPub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2025-09-14DOI: 10.1177/20533691251368695
Ann Jones, Edward Morris
{"title":"Obituary: Dr Tony Mander.","authors":"Ann Jones, Edward Morris","doi":"10.1177/20533691251368695","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/20533691251368695","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52104,"journal":{"name":"Post reproductive health","volume":"31 3","pages":"231"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145066454","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Post reproductive healthPub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2025-04-22DOI: 10.1177/20533691251337173
Janice Blumer, Bachtuyet Le
{"title":"Rethinking sarcopenia and frailty of the elderly.","authors":"Janice Blumer, Bachtuyet Le","doi":"10.1177/20533691251337173","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20533691251337173","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sarcopenia, or 'frailty of the elderly', is a condition of low muscle mass which is prevalent in older adults and post-menopausal women, leading to falls or worsening after falls. Age-related muscle thinning contributes to falls and fractures. Fractures lead to downward spiral toward the loss of independence in the elderly and ultimately, increased health care expenditures of approximately 4 billion pounds a year. The diagnosis of sarcopenia is based on muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance. Sarcopenia is caused by imbalance between the anabolic and catabolic processes on the protein production pathway, as well as a decrease in satellite cells. Denervation, inflammation, hormonal changes, and mitochondrial decline further complicate the issue. Is it time that physicians begin to rethink the diagnosis of sarcopenia or frailty as a process that begins in mid-life? In women, it begins in menopause and ends with falls, fractures, or immobility due to weakness. Physicians often question which came first; frailty causing the fall or the fall worsening frailty, which leads to challenges in treatment. Sarcopenia treatment involves resistance training, appropriate diet and being proactive about the diagnosis. These low-risk lifestyle interventions should be recommended during mid-life well woman visits. Physicians can influence the outcomes of sarcopenia simply by providing an exercise prescription, supplement, and diet recommendation in early menopause. This article aims to change the thinking around sarcopenia from an 'end stage' diagnosis to a mid-life discussion around disease prevention and maintenance of health and muscle.</p>","PeriodicalId":52104,"journal":{"name":"Post reproductive health","volume":" ","pages":"184-187"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144005365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Post reproductive healthPub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2025-05-09DOI: 10.1177/20533691251341713
Nancy Yaneth Contreras Garza, José Antonio Dávila Rivas, Carlos Félix Arce, María Elizabeth Fraustro Avila, Celina Salas Castro, Sergio Alejandro Villarreal González, Grecia Villa Cruz, Belinda Maricela Contreras Garza, José Luis Neyro Bilbao
{"title":"Cardiovascular outcomes of menopause hormone therapy initiated in women aged ≥60 years or ≥10 years post-menopause: A systematic review of the literature.","authors":"Nancy Yaneth Contreras Garza, José Antonio Dávila Rivas, Carlos Félix Arce, María Elizabeth Fraustro Avila, Celina Salas Castro, Sergio Alejandro Villarreal González, Grecia Villa Cruz, Belinda Maricela Contreras Garza, José Luis Neyro Bilbao","doi":"10.1177/20533691251341713","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20533691251341713","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IntroductionMenopause hormone therapy (MHT) is the most effective treatment for climacteric syndrome. However, its cardiovascular effects remain complex. The 'timing hypothesis' suggests these effects depend on the timing of initiation, but this has been increasingly questioned. This study evaluates evidence on cardiovascular risks associated with late MHT initiation in healthy women aged ≥60 years or ≥10 years post-menopause.MethodsA comprehensive literature search was conducted from the inception of each database until November 2023. The databases searched included PubMed, SciELO, Embase, and Cochrane. RCTs of human studies examining the cardiovascular effects of MHT in healthy women aged ≥60 years or those ≥10 years post-menopause were included. Eligibility screening, data extraction, risk of bias assessment were performed independently and in duplicate.ResultsNine RCTs comprising 36,051 participants were included. We focus on results from participants aged ≥60 years. The mean follow-up was 7.2 years. Six studies were sub-analyses of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) trial, while three studies originated from other trials. Results from the WHI indicated no significant increase in cardiovascular risks with either CEE + MPA or Estrogen-only therapy. Non-WHI studies showed an elevated stroke risk with tibolone and higher doses of combined MHT, but no cardiovascular complications were observed with low doses.ConclusionThe increased risk of cardiovascular events in our target population is not statistically significant. There is a lack of high-quality evidence to suggest an increased risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes in healthy women who initiate MHT at age ≥60 years or ≥10 years post-menopause.</p>","PeriodicalId":52104,"journal":{"name":"Post reproductive health","volume":" ","pages":"173-183"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144025093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Post reproductive healthPub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2025-04-02DOI: 10.1177/20533691251332403
Hamisha Salih, Zoe Schaedel, Olivia Hum, Claudia DeGiovanni
{"title":"Results of a patient survey exploring skin symptoms in a menopause clinic.","authors":"Hamisha Salih, Zoe Schaedel, Olivia Hum, Claudia DeGiovanni","doi":"10.1177/20533691251332403","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20533691251332403","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundThe menopause leads to a reduction in circulating estrogen and progesterone levels, which trigger physiological changes in women. This includes cutaneous changes where these hormonal receptors are present and potential deterioration of previously diagnosed dermatoses. We suspect that the prevalence of skin, hair, vulval and oral symptoms experienced during the menopausal time may be underestimated and may not be considered associated with the menopause in presenting patients.MethodsA survey was conducted to investigate the dermatological symptoms experienced by women attending a menopause clinic. The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) was also recorded for each patient.ResultsA high prevalence of skin, hair, vulval and oral symptoms was reported by participants, and these symptoms appear to have an impact on quality of life.ConclusionThese findings highlight the need for research into the management of these symptoms, including the role of hormone replacement therapy amongst other treatment modalities.</p>","PeriodicalId":52104,"journal":{"name":"Post reproductive health","volume":" ","pages":"159-161"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12426320/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143765723","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Post reproductive healthPub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2025-08-22DOI: 10.1177/20533691251366801
Katie Barber, Nick Panay
{"title":"Uniting minds and advancing menopause care: Reflections from the 2025 British Menopause Society Conference.","authors":"Katie Barber, Nick Panay","doi":"10.1177/20533691251366801","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20533691251366801","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52104,"journal":{"name":"Post reproductive health","volume":" ","pages":"147-148"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144978210","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Post reproductive healthPub Date : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2025-05-07DOI: 10.1177/20533691251340491
Marrium Liaquat, Anne Marie Minihane, David Vauzour, Matthew G Pontifex
{"title":"The gut microbiota in menopause: Is there a role for prebiotic and probiotic solutions?","authors":"Marrium Liaquat, Anne Marie Minihane, David Vauzour, Matthew G Pontifex","doi":"10.1177/20533691251340491","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20533691251340491","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The gut microbiota, comprising a diverse array of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract, has emerged as a key player in human health. Emerging research indicates that this gut microbial composition is influenced by sex. These sex differences are not necessarily static and likely alter across the life course in response to several factors including changing hormone profile. As such, the menopause transition-a pivotal phase in female ageing in which the hormone profile changes dramatically is receiving increasing attention. Declining estrogen which occurs during menopause appears to influence the microbiota, which may in turn contribute to menopause-related conditions such as weight gain, bone health, cancer risk and cognitive health. The modulation of estrogen through the gut's 'estrobolome', a collection of bacterial genes involved in estrogen metabolism, may offer explanation for some of the interindividual differences observed during menopause (e.g. length, symptoms and disease risk). Therapeutic modulation of the gut microbiota therefore represents a potential approach towards managing menopausal symptoms. Indeed, prebiotics and probiotics such as <i>Lactobacillus</i> have been shown to increase bacterial diversity and improve metabolic and overall health in menopausal women. However, evidence remains limited regarding the specific underlying mechanisms, highlighting an urgent need for a research focus in the area. This review summarizes the current understanding of the gut microbiota's role in menopausal health and the potential of prebiotics and probiotics as therapeutic interventions. Further research into gut microbiota modulation may enable more effective, personalised treatments for menopause-associated health challenges, and supporting women's health into older ages.</p>","PeriodicalId":52104,"journal":{"name":"Post reproductive health","volume":" ","pages":"105-114"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12209548/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144045857","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Post reproductive healthPub Date : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2025-05-02DOI: 10.1177/20533691251339566
Nicola Best
{"title":"Dietary patterns and their associations with body composition, cardiometabolic and bone health in postmenopausal women.","authors":"Nicola Best","doi":"10.1177/20533691251339566","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20533691251339566","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Menopause, occurring typically between ages 45 and 55, is associated with various physical and psychological symptoms and an increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases, osteoporosis and obesity. <b>Purpose and Research Design:</b> This review examines the impact of healthy dietary patterns in postmenopausal women, focussing on recent literature on the Mediterranean Diet, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), the Portfolio diet and other national healthy eating guidelines.<b>Results:</b> Evidence suggests that adhering to one of these healthy dietary patterns can reduce the risk of cardiometabolic diseases and may benefit body composition and bone health.<b>Conclusions:</b> Although promising, the current evidence, primarily from observational studies, requires more extensive and long-term intervention trials to establish definite conclusions. This review underscores the importance of dietary choices in supporting postmenopausal health and highlights the need for comprehensive dietary strategies tailored to regional eating habits.</p>","PeriodicalId":52104,"journal":{"name":"Post reproductive health","volume":" ","pages":"87-95"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144058145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Post reproductive healthPub Date : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2025-07-02DOI: 10.1177/20533691251345940
Anne Marie Minihane
{"title":"Nutrition and menopausal well-being.","authors":"Anne Marie Minihane","doi":"10.1177/20533691251345940","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/20533691251345940","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52104,"journal":{"name":"Post reproductive health","volume":"31 2","pages":"59-60"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144555688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Post reproductive healthPub Date : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2025-07-02DOI: 10.1177/20533691251350518
Rosie H Musgrave, Sara Nowakowski, Tamlyn J Watermeyer, Emily J Arentson-Lantz, Greg J Elder
{"title":"Dietary interventions to support and improve sleep disturbances and insomnia disorder in menopause: From bench to bedside.","authors":"Rosie H Musgrave, Sara Nowakowski, Tamlyn J Watermeyer, Emily J Arentson-Lantz, Greg J Elder","doi":"10.1177/20533691251350518","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20533691251350518","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sleep is essential for maintaining physical and psychological health, and also cognitive health (referred to as 'brain health'). However, the transition to menopause has a direct impact upon sleep. Sleep disturbances are reported by approximately 40%-60% of menopausal women, and insomnia disorder is also prevalent. Diet-based interventions could potentially be used to improve subjective sleep quality in this population, and although there are several promising interventions which have been used in other groups that could be trialled, the evidence base is currently lacking. One particularly promising area for future research is that these interventions might be used alongside, or instead of, established treatments for insomnia disorder. This may also help to prevent the development of longer-term insomnia disorder. Future studies should use well-controlled, adequately powered, clinical trial designs to assess the effectiveness of dietary interventions in improving subjective sleep quality, treating insomnia disorder, and preventing acute sleep disturbances from progressing to chronic insomnia. Given the strong association between sleep and neurodegeneration, optimizing sleep in menopausal women, using targeted diet-based strategies, may have significant implications for brain health.</p>","PeriodicalId":52104,"journal":{"name":"Post reproductive health","volume":"31 2","pages":"122-126"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12231816/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144555686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}