Resumen Una revisión sistemática y un meta-análisis reciente [1] tuvo como objetivo evaluar la fisiopatología, las manifestaciones clínicas, el diagnóstico, el pronóstico y el tratamiento del síndrome de ovario poliquístico (SOP) en mujeres peri- o postmenopáusicas. El estudio comparó mujeres peri- y postmenopáusicas de ≥ 45 años con o sin SOP con respecto a resultados… Read More
Hormone replacement therapy in endometrial cancer survivors: A meta-analysis
Summary Londero et al. [1] performed a systematic review and meta-analysis aimed at investigating the effect of hormone therapy (HT) on the oncological outcomes of endometrial cancer (EC) survivors. They identified studies detailing the effect size for the relationship between HT use in EC and oncological outcomes (survival and disease recurrence). Authors evaluated the different… Read More
Vasomotor symptoms and sleep disturbance in menopause: a systematic review focused on ethnicity differences
Summary Several studies have reported racial/ethnicity differences in the prevalence of vasomotor symptoms (VMS), sleep disturbance and VMS treatment for menopause. In order to assess the reproducibility of these differences, recently Kingsberg et al. [1] systematically reviewed observational studies which were published between 2000 and 2021 and reported on the prevalence/incidence of VMS, sleep disturbance or treatment… Read More
Subjective cognitive changes after premenopausal risk-reducing bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Summary Women at high risk of ovarian cancer are commonly advised to undergo risk-reducing bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO) prior to natural menopause. During the natural menopausal transition cognitive symptoms are frequently reported; however, very few studies have examined cognitive changes following surgical menopause. To address this gap, Ramachandra et al. [1] analyzed the cognitive experiences of women within… Read More
Can vaginal lactobacillus suppositories help reduce urinary tract infections?
Summary Recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) are a burden to patients and the health care economy. Vaginal probiotics and supplements have gained significant attention in mainstream media and lay press as a non-antibiotic alternative. Recently, Shoureshi et al. [1] performed a systematic review to determine whether vaginal probiotics are an effective prophylactic measure for rUTI.… Read More
Autonomic nervous system dysfunction throughout menopausal transition: A potential mechanism underpinning cardiovascular and cognitive alterations during female ageing
Summary Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and neurodegenerative disorders (ND), such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), are highly prevalent conditions in postmenopausal women. Recent evidence suggests the existence of an intimate cross-talk between the heart and the brain, resulting from a complex network of the autonomic nervous system and it has been suggested a role of decreases in… Read More
Obesity and its emerging importance in midlife women
Obesity and its emerging importance in midlife women… Read More
Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions for VMS - Webinar
The fortieth in the series of IMS Webinars entitled “Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions for VMS” will be held on 19th March 2024 at 15:00hrs (CEST). A recording of the Webinar will be available at https://www.imsociety.org/education/webinars/ soon after the event plus you can watch all previous webinars there now. To register for the upcoming webinar and to join on the day, please… Read More
Young Scholars Travel Bursary Awards
The IMS is pleased to invite applications for the 19th World Congress on Menopause Young Scholars Bursary. There are twenty five bursary packages available that include: Complimentary registration to the World Congress; Contribution to travel costs (flights, accommodation and transfers)-please see the table in the application package for reimbursement offered by region; The opportunity to… Read More
CAMS Menopause Hour - The Clinical Management and Risk of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis - Webinar
The second in a new webinar series called "CAMS Menopause Hour" will take place online on the 29th February at 3:00pm (CET) hosted by the Italian Menopause Society. Please Note: This webinar will be presented in Italian. Click the image below to book your place.… Read More