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health12 days ago•6 min saved

Hormone Therapy May Boost GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs in Postmenopausal Women

A retrospective study of 120 postmenopausal women found that adding menopausal hormone therapy to tirzepatide led to about 19.2% total body weight loss over roughly 18 months, versus 14% with tirzepatide alone, a statistically significant difference. The study is not randomized and did not distinguish hormone therapy types; researchers say controlled trials are needed to confirm the potential synergy and to explore cardiometabolic effects, building on prior work suggesting similar benefits with other GLP-1 drugs plus hormone therapy.

via ScienceAlert|

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health2 years ago•9 min saved

Navigating the Controversy: Decoding Menopause and Hormone Therapy

The use of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) for treating menopause symptoms and preventing conditions like cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and dementia has become a topic of debate among medical professionals. While the initial Women's Health Initiative Study (WHI) raised concerns about the risks of MHT, subsequent research has shown that the risks are minimal for healthy women under 60 and that MHT can have benefits such as improving cardiovascular health and maintaining bone density. However, the decision to pursue MHT should be individualized and made in consultation with a healthcare provider, considering factors such as age, medical history, and personal preferences. Other non-hormonal options and lifestyle strategies should also be considered as part of a comprehensive approach to menopause care.

via SheKnows|

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health2 years ago•2 min saved

Hormone Therapy in Menopause Tied to Higher Dementia Risk

Menopausal hormone therapy, including hormone replacement therapy, has been found to be associated with an increased rate of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, according to a new observational research study in Danish women. The increase in dementia risk was seen in both long-term and short-term users of the therapy, with longer use associated with higher rates of dementia. However, no causal relationship has been established, and further studies are needed to determine the true impact of menopausal hormone therapy on dementia risk.

via Udayavani English|

#alzheimers-disease #danish-women #dementia

health2 years ago•4 min saved

"Menopausal Hormone Therapy Tied to Higher Dementia and Alzheimer's Risk"

A large Danish study published in The BMJ suggests that menopausal hormone therapy is associated with an increased rate of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The study found that both long-term and short-term users of hormone therapy, including those who started treatment around the age of menopause, had a higher risk of developing dementia. The researchers call for further studies to determine if there is a causal effect between hormone therapy use and dementia risk. However, an editorial accompanying the study cautions against inferring a causal relationship and emphasizes the need for randomized clinical trials to provide stronger evidence.

via Medical Xpress|

#alzheimers-disease #causal-effect #danish-study