January 2016 www.fda.gov/womens Take the Pledge to Support Participation of Diverse Women in Clinical Trials When diverse women join clinical trials, researchers can better understand the many factors that affect how women respond to treatment and prevention strategies. By spreading ...

By Amy Orciari Herman Edited by Susan Sadoughi, MD, and Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM A task force of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research has released guidelines on the optimal duration of bisphosphonate therapy in patients ...

Source: http://www.thyroid.org/january-thyroid-awareness/

By Dr. Michael Goodman- Red Hot Mamas Expert  “Can I take estrogen only without progesterone?” Estrogen (“E”) is really the active hormone involved in peri/post menopausal hormone supplementation/replacement. Sure, progesterone (“P”) has a nifty “side effect” which encourages its use: ...

CHANGE YOUR MENOPAUSE Why one size does not fit all UPDATED AND FULLY REVISED 2ND EDITION Publication date: January 8, 2016 WULF UTIAN MD, PHD, DSC WHY ANOTHER BOOK ON MENOPAUSE? Five years after the highly successful first edition of ...

Contributed by Dr. Natalya Danilyants- Red Hot Mamas Medical Expert Finding activity that you love is essential to getting and staying healthy. Staying active can mean all the difference to maintaining great health as we age. It has been proven that as we ...

After Menopause, Vulvovaginal Troubles Are Common and Linked with Other Pelvic Problems Nevertheless, over 30% of women haven’t seen a gynecologist, and over 80% didn’t get the standard treatment CLEVELAND, Ohio (December 9, 2015)—After menopause, more than half of women ...

We’re excited to announce that our partner, Inspire, has redesigned its online support community platform to offer an improved experience for Red Hot Mamas members. Check out our community, https://www.inspire.com/groups/red-hot-mamas-menopause/ and join today. Inspire’s motto is “Together we’re better,” and ...

Source- http://www.asbmr.org/Default.aspx Published Oct 9, 2015  

Contributed by Katie Rosenbrock http://www.theactivetimes.com/fitness/your-first-time/exercising-during-and-after-menopause-what-every-woman-needs-know Whether you already exercise regularly or you plan to begin a new fitness regimen soon, as a woman experiencing menopause you’re likely wondering how, if at all, physical activity might affect your body. The good ...