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Professor Robert Langer has reviewed the evidence base for hormone replacement therapy (HRT). He reviewed the 2002 Women’s Health Institute clinical trial on HRT. “This was a very important paper where serious errors were made during this study in that many of the key investigators were not involved in the publication of results”. It was […] Read more
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What happens during menopause?
All women go through menopause. When a woman’s menstrual periods stop, her ovaries stop producing eggs and her oestrogen levels decline. 51 years is the average age for a woman to reach the menopause and the entire process can last anywhere from 2 – 10 years. Unfortunately for some women, this can be a time […] Read more
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Premature Menopause and Reduced Cognition
A recent study of nearly 5000 patients who underwent premature menopause sometimes spontaneously and sometimes through surgical or drug induced menopause such as chemotherapy was recently reported. There was a considerable reduction in motor coordination and overall cognitive function over seven years. There was a doubling in the reduction of verbal fluency and marked worsening […] Read more
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Early Menopause and Cognitive Impairment
A recent British study has suggested that women having menopause before the age of 40, whether this is spontaneous or as a result of surgery, may have impaired cognition, including memory. This is clearly a concern and emphasises the importance of knowing one’s family history. Read more