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FDA panel reassesses hormone therapy warnings in menopause treatments
NBC News· 2025-07-18 16:00
The FDA today trying to set the record straight on a treatment women have been using for decades for pmenopause and menopause. It's called hormone replacement therapy, HRT. And now some top health officials say some of the risks associated with the treatment are over inflated, which can lead to a lot of women actually avoiding this kind of thing even if it could help.A lot of this has to do with the blackbox warning on the meds that says they increase the risk of strokes, blood clots, dementia. The label al ...
Finding peace at Club Midlife | Helene Philipsen | TEDxPromenade des Anglais
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-24 15:56
Midlife Experience & Challenges - The midlife phase presents unique challenges for both men and women, though often experienced differently, with women facing symptoms like sleep deprivation, mood swings, and a sense of dying of something exotic [5][6] - Midlife can bring a sense of things losing their vibrancy, with changes in physical and emotional states [7] - Societal expectations often require women to push through midlife symptoms without adequate knowledge or support, leading to self-blame [5][6] Coping Mechanisms & Redefining Midlife - Individuals are finding ways to cope with midlife through humor, community, and self-acceptance, such as creating "Club Midlife" as a metaphorical resort [8][9][10] - Strategies for navigating midlife include embracing comfort, lowering standards, and engaging in activities designed for this stage of life, like "overthinking hikes" and "silent discos" [9][11] - Online shopping is presented as a universal midlife survival strategy, with no judgment on purchases [12] - Reclaiming peace involves saying no to unwanted commitments, canceling plans, and allowing oneself to breathe without guilt [19][20] Shifting Perspectives & Empowerment - Midlife can be viewed as a rebranding or "renopause," offering a new clarity, self-worth, and freedom from letting go of what no longer fits [21][22][23] - There's a growing trend of naming and addressing midlife challenges like fatigue, brain fog, and low libido, fostering community and demanding respect [17][18][19] - Recognizing the value of time, silence, and comfortable footwear becomes important, along with the ability to decline tasks simply because one can [21] - The experience of surviving challenges leads to a powerful sense of being real, rather than striving for admiration [23]
The Menopause Conversation No One Is Having | Mariah Prince-Allen | TEDxSugar Creek Women
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-16 16:01
Industry Overview & Problem Statement - The silence around perimenopause is a public health crisis with global consequences [4] - Women between 35 and 55 are the forgotten generation in healthcare, with perimenopause impacting them during their prime [5] - By 2030, 1200 million (1.2 billion) women worldwide will be in menopause, and 75% will experience disruptive symptoms [6] - Despite the American Heart Association recognizing menopause as a critical risk factor for heart disease in women in 2020, little action has been taken [7] Economic Impact - The US economy loses $18 million (1.8% billion) annually due to lost workdays related to menopause [9] - One in four women consider leaving their job because of untreated menopause symptoms [8] - Menopause is not just a women's health issue, but also an economic, societal, and leadership issue [14] Healthcare System & Solutions - Menopause is barely a footnote in medical education, leading to misdiagnosis and inadequate care [12] - Women often face dismissive attitudes and inadequate treatment from healthcare providers [3][12] - Medical schools should make menopause education mandatory, business leaders should create supportive workplace policies, and policymakers should advocate for women's health [15]
