Women's Health

The results of a new Kinsey Institute study show that masturbation eased menopause symptoms for a significant number of women, yet few clinicians discuss it, despite strong interest from patients.

In this interview, Lasara Firefox Allen, MSW, shares insights on gender-affirming menopause care, the unique needs of gender-diverse individuals and the importance of educating healthcare providers to offer inclusive support.

After reviewing new data that proves hormone replacement therapy does not increase a woman’s risk of receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, the FDA has removed the black box label.

Menopause is not the main driver of multiple sclerosis disability progression according to a recent study published in JAMA Neurology.

Yael Bensoussan, M.D., director of the University of South Florida Health Voice Center, discusses menopause-related voice changes and how artificial intelligence is being used to address them.

Nearly half of women experience hormone-driven vocal changes during menopause, which may alter voice quality and affect those in voice-reliant careers, a new review finds.

Diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer at age 36 and now in remission, Deanna Gerber, M.D., gynecologic oncologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, says her experience has made her a better physician and advocate for her patients.

The new JAMA + Women’s Health multimedia channel focuses on all aspects of women’s health, not just topics like menopause or ovarian cancer, presenting content from across JAMA and JAMA Network in one place.

Postmenopausal women who sit less may have better heart health outcomes than those who sit for longer periods of time, according to a recent study published in Circulation.

Dove’s new line of body care products was developed to address symptoms often associated with menopause, such as skin dryness and body odor.

International audience surveys from last year’s menopause documentary, The (M) Factor, shed light on the ongoing need for increased menopause awareness for patients and providers alike.

A panel of 12 experts in the menopause field reexamined the findings of the 2002 Women’s Health Initiative study that said there were more risks than benefits for menopausal women taking hormone therapy.

Care gaps in women’s health are closing, thanks to increased cultural awareness of gendered healthcare disparities, according to Susan Cantrell, CEO of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy.

Access to contraception is essential for reproductive health, yet women with disabilities face disproportionate obstacles.

Ways health systems can support care teams treating postpartum hemorrhage and the potential impacts of the Trump administration’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, according to Abigail Wooldridge, assistant professor of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering at the University of Illinois.

The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate of any high-income country, a crisis perpetuated by the lack of federal funding of pregnancy research, according to a review published in JAMA Health Forum.

Lack of insurance, financial instability and even fear are potential reasons women may forego their cervical cancer screening appointments, according to Rahma S. Mkuu, Ph.D., M.P.H., assistant professor in the Department of Health Outcomes & Biomedical Informatics at the University of Florida College of Medicine.

Self-collected samples to test for cervical cancer are a step in the right direction when it comes to addressing healthcare barriers, according to Rahma S. Mkuu, Ph.D., M.P.H., assistant professor in the Department of Health Outcomes & Biomedical Informatics at the University of Florida College of Medicine.

While providers do bring up menopause with patients during visits, there are still some knowledge gaps, according to the results of a recent survey of women ages 40 to 70 and healthcare providers.

An overview of endometriosis subtypes, treatment options and costs, according to a recent research review published in JAMA.

The victims of intimate partner violence were found to have more menopause symptoms, according to the results of a Turkish study published this month in Menopause.

There is a lack of agreement on the clinical, psychological and social relevance of menopause between the transgender and gender diverse communities and medical professionals, according to the results of a study published this month in Menopause.

Women who undergo menopause before the age of 40 are more likely to experience cognitive decline, which may lead to dementia, according to new research.

Conversations around menopause symptoms are becoming more common, but there is such a thing as potentially calling too much attention, especially in the workplace, according to Monica Christmas, M.D., director of the menopause program at the University of Chicago Medicine and the Center for Women’s Integrated Health.

Bias and stigma are to blame for the way women’s health research has fallen behind, according to Monica Christmas, M.D., director of UChicago Medicine’s menopause program and the Center for Women's Integrated Health and Valentina Sartori, Ph.D., a partner in McKinsey & Company’s Life Sciences Practice, and affiliated leader of the McKinsey Health Institute.