Menopause

Premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy tied to higher odds of arthritis, sleep apnea, and more

But experts disagree about what the findings actually mean

Ballpark figures of treatment failure suggest rising need for surgery over time

Some more highlights from the Endocrine Society's annual meeting

Women saw relief at first, but effect wore off by the end of the trial

First-in-class drug works by blocking the NK3 receptor, which plays role in regulating body temp

Tau levels higher when hormone therapy starts more than 5 years after menopause onset

This past week in healthcare investigations

Lifetime estrogen exposure linked to stroke subtypes

Agency said potential risk may require more frequent blood calcium monitoring

Updated recommendation applies to oral or transdermal delivery

Vaginal health index scores improved

Risks even higher for women unable to have children at all

Clinicians should ask female migraineurs about sleep, irrespective of menopause status