Women's Health

Women going through perimenopause who feel lonely and socially isolated are more likely to report memory and cognitive difficulties than those who report neither, with the highest risk seen in those experiencing both.

A study of older women suggests that greater muscle strength lowers the risk of death, regardless of other factors like sedentary behavior.

Citing updated scientific evidence, the FDA has revised safety labels for six menopause hormone therapies, removing previous boxed warnings to better reflect current understanding of their risks and benefits for women in early menopause

Massachusetts leads SmileHub’s women’s health ranking, revealing cost barriers, safety gaps and state policies that shape care and outcomes.

A large Korean, population-based study of more than 2 million women suggests that patterns across a woman’s reproductive life may influence ovarian cancer risk, with some factors increasing risk and others appearing protective.

In this interview, Danielly Fausto, Ph.D., physical education researcher at the Santa Catarina State University in Brazil, discusses the importance of midlife physical activity, how she’s come to terms with the initially "disappointing" results of her recent study and why it’s essential to keep talking about menopause.

In this interview, Abbey Berenson, M.D., MMS, Ph.D., director for the Center of Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health at the University of Texas Medical Branch, discusses the potential of self-swabbing for HPV screening to improve early detection of cervical cancer, particularly for underserved populations, while emphasizing the necessity of follow-up with healthcare providers.

A long-term UK Biobank analysis shows that while early or surgical menopause initially appears linked to higher diabetes rates, this association disappears after accounting for lifestyle and cardiovascular risk factors rather than menopause timing itself.

New guidelines from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) aim to reduce cost and access barriers for detecting human papillomavirus, which is preventable.

Addyi is the first FDA-approved treatment for low libido in women ages 65 and younger.

Self-administered clinical hypnosis cut hot flash frequency and severity by more than 50% in postmenopausal women, showing effectiveness comparable to therapist-led treatment in a recent randomized trial.

In this interview, Susan Kellogg-Spadt, Ph.D., the director of female sexual medicine at the Center for Pelvic Medicine at Academic Urology of PA, discusses common menopausal sexual issues and how the culture around ageism and taboo is changing.

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.