Menopause Perspective

 
 
  • No Expiration Date for Sex! Clinicians frequently overlook sexual health in their older patients. That should change.
  • Neuropsychiatric Side Effects of Hormonal Contraceptives More than 100 million women worldwide use hormonal contraceptives today. The data are mixed regarding the extent of neuropsychiatric symptoms and mood changes associated with use of "the pill."
  • Menopause Weight Gain: Is Hormone Replacement the Answer? Unexplained weight gain in women may be a result of fluctuating estrogen levels due to menopause. Hormone replacement therapy may make it easier for these women to lose weight.
  • Apr 28 2023 This Week in Cardiology   Two studies of cardiac device infections, observational studies, RCTs, and our ways of knowing in Medicine are the topics discussed by John Mandrola, MD in this week's podcast.
  • Endometrial Cancer e-Tumor Boards: Case 2: Advanced Stage Recurrent Uterine Cancer   The case focuses on an 80-year-old woman who experienced postmenopausal bleeding and underwent an endometrial biopsy, showing serious endometrial adenocarcinoma. The team discusses how radiation treatment can be used for advanced and recurrent uterine cancers.
  • Endometrial Cancer e-Tumor Boards: Case 1: FIGO Grade 3 Invasive Endometrial Carcinoma   The e-Tumor Boards, a video series collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, gives physicians an inside look into a virtual, multidisciplinary endometrial tumor board case discussion.
  • Treat or Watch? Sound Advice on Postmenopausal Bleeding   The implications of proliferative endometrial changes in menopausal women suggest that doing more than just monitoring may be necessary.
  • Why You Should Prescribe Yoga for Your Patients and Yourself Yoga is the ideal model for four health-enhancing self-care practices.
  • Feb 3 2023 This Week in Cardiology   A possible major breakthrough in thinking about diastolic dysfunction and HFpEF, MRI scanning and cardiac devices, and AF and dementia are the topics John Mandrola, MD, covers in this week’s podcast.
  • Episode 6: Reproductive Rights, Maternal Health, Menopause, and MS   Most MS patients are women, often diagnosed during their childbearing years. Drs Anne Cross and Riley Bove discuss maternal health, IVF, birth control, and menopause when living with MS.
  • Jan 27 2023 This Week in Cardiology   Exercise for AF, drugs have more than one effect, AI bots and the future of medicine, and the good and bad news about prognosis in HF are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week's podcast.
  • Advances in Fertility Preservation: Q & A We have evolved from shielding and transposing ovaries to ovarian tissue cryopreservation with rapid implementation.
  • Bacterial Infections and the Link to PCOS Dr Plotzker discusses intriguing studies examining the link between bacterial infections and PCOS.
  • Episode 5: A CKD Diagnosis: Now What?   How do you talk with patients about kidney health, lifestyle risks, or transplantation? Drs Sparks, Diamantidis, and Farouk discuss the science, current studies, and their clinical experience.
  • Nov 4 2022 This Week in Cardiology   AF conversion in the ED, HRT, a shining example of evidence-based medicine and less-is-more, multimorbidity, and what’s coming at AHA are the topics John Mandrola, MD, covers in this week’s podcast.
  • New Strategies for Medication Overuse Headache Treatment   Drs Marmura and Diener share clinical insights and discuss potential therapies for this condition.
  • NAMS 2022 Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from NAMS 2022
  • Physicians: Want Streaming Glory? Know These Legal Tips If you are thinking of becoming a YouTuber or podcaster, before you put your reputation on the line, be aware of these important tips from a healthcare attorney.
  • Life Expectancy Shorter in Women With T2D vs Men   Why is life expectancy for women with type 2 diabetes shorter than for men with the disease? Andrew H. Heald, MD, discusses the findings from 10-year of data and possible contributors to the results.
  • ASBMR 2022 Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ASBMR 2022