Menopause

A new testosterone patch has shown positive results in initial Phase 1 clinical testing, offering renewed hope for women seeking hormone therapy. Drug delivery firm Medherant has announced encouraging findings from its Phase 1 trial of the TEPI Patch, carried out at Hammersmith Medicines Research (HMR) in London. The study found that the patch effectively [...]

NHS health checks will include questions about menopause for the first time, a move ministers say could help up to five million women in England. The Department of Health and Social Care said the new questions, to be developed over the coming months, could be introduced from 2026. Adults aged 40 to 74 without long-term [...]

Women who experience menopause earlier in life may face damage to the connection between heart function and brain health, new research suggests. The study of more than 500 participants examined whether an earlier age at menopause affects the relationship between cardiac performance and cognitive function, as well as changes in brain structure. Researchers from the [...]

Women who enter menopause earlier in life face a higher risk of dementia, while hormone replacement therapy (HRT) appears to lower that risk, new research suggests. The study of 1,329 cognitively healthy women also found that greater exposure to oestrogen across the reproductive lifespan was associated with better cognitive performance and larger brain volumes. Women [...]

Femtech World explores the latest research developments in the world of women’s health. Phase 2 trial of non-hormonal endometriosis treatment completed Hope Medicine has completed a global Phase 2 study evaluating the safety and efficacy of non-hormonal endometriosis treatment - HMI-115. HMI-115 is a monoclonal antibody that blocks the prolactin receptor, and is a potential [...]

Women who regularly take fish oil supplements could reduce their risk of early menopause by up to 95 per cent, new research suggests. The study, which looked at data from more than 3,500 British women, found that those who took fish oil supplements were far less likely to experience early menopause than those who did [...]

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to update the black box warning on menopause hormone therapies soon, commissioner Dr Martin Makary has said. The move follows years of debate over safety alerts that have limited access to treatment for millions of women with menopause symptoms. "We are in serious discussions now about what [...]

Menopause is not linked to increased disability accumulation in women with multiple sclerosis, according to the largest study to date. The study followed 987 Australian women with MS over 14 years, of whom 404 (40 per cent) had gone through menopause, and found no link between hormonal changes and disease progression. Led by Monash University [...]

A researcher is using AI to improve menopause care across Greater Manchester, studying how symptoms and treatment differ to ensure fair support for women from all backgrounds. Dr Charlotte Woolley’s project examines how menopause treatment varies and seeks to ensure equal access, prompted by reports of misdiagnosis, unequal access and inadequate care. The research combines [...]

Creatine supplements could help with brain fog and poor sleep in perimenopausal and menopausal women, according to new research. Creatine is a naturally occurring compound that supplies energy to muscles. It is widely used by people who exercise, with research showing it can increase strength, improve recovery and support brain health. Researchers at St. [...]