Menopause

Women who remain sexually active during midlife may experience fewer symptoms such as vulvar dryness, pain and irritation, new research suggests. The study, involving more than 900 women aged 40 to 79, examined the relationship between sexual frequency and genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) – a group of genital, urinary and sexual symptoms associated with [...]

By Chloe Skidmore, Technical Assistant, Reddie & Grose LLP As the conversation around menopause continues to gain long-overdue visibility, FemTech is playing a pivotal role in redefining how this life stage is experienced, tracked, and managed. While the sector has long championed innovation in areas like fertility, pelvic health, and cycle tracking, it's now shifting [...]

A Cumbria Police inspector has received an award for her decade-long effort to bring menopause workplace policies into force. Inspector Diane Bradbury was presented with the Women in Policing Award at the first Cumbria Police Federation Recognition Awards for her role in developing and implementing the force’s Menopause and Hormonal Change Policy and Procedure. The [...]

Women across the UK are routinely delaying treatment for perimenopause and menopause symptoms - often due to a lack of knowledge, poor health literacy, and uncertainty about where to seek help, new research has revealed. The findings from a survey of 2,000 UK women highlight a significant gap in menopause care and education, with nearly [...]

New survey results highlight a striking disconnect between women and healthcare professionals when it comes to menopause, with many women enduring symptoms in silence. Findings from a poll of around 1,000 American women aged 40–70 show that one in three never discuss menopause symptoms with a healthcare provider, pointing to deep communication barriers. The research—commissioned [...]

Femtech World is excited to reveal the shortlist for this year's Menopause Innovation award. The award is one of 11 to be celebrated at Femtech World's second annual awards event. The Menopause Innovation award celebrates a pioneering advancement that has significantly improved the experience and care for those going through menopause. This award will highlight [...]

New research has shed light on an understudied area of science: iron levels in the blood and their relationship to cognitive performance in women transitioning into menopause.  Published in the journal Nutrients, the study suggests that when women have adequate levels of iron in their blood during the menopausal transition, they perform better on cognitive [...]

The UK government is being urged to take action to help employers invest in supportive policies for menopause, menstruation and fertility challenges as well as pregnancy or baby loss. While employer support for women's health issues has seen progress in recent years, research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) shows that only 37 [...]

miraDry and the International Hyperhidrosis Society (IHhS) has released results of a landmark study focusing on a rarely discussed aspect of menopause: underarm sweat and odour. The study offers unique insights into the everyday struggles faced by women during this natural stage of life. The "Sweat Scope" study underscores a significant gap in menopause care, [...]

Scientists have discovered a new mechanism that acts via an immune cell and points toward a different way of treating chronic pain.  Female hormones can suppress pain by making immune cells near the spinal cord produce opioids, a new study has found. This stops pain signals before they get to the brain.   [...]