Insomnia Drug Might Also Ease Menopause Night Sweats

Insomnia Drug Might Also Ease Menopause Night Sweats

TUESDAY, Feb. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Hot flashes. Night sweats. Waking up at all hours throughout the night. Millions of women battle these stereotypical menopause symptoms for years. Now, a small study suggests that a drug used for both men and women who have sleep disorders might offer relief. Researchers compared women who took … Read more

Study Links Muscle Mass to Severity of Hot Flashes in Women

Study Links Muscle Mass to Severity of Hot Flashes in Women

By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Nov. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Older women with muscle loss are less likely to have menopause-related hot flashes, a new study finds. The loss of muscle mass and function (sarcopenia) is one of the most significant changes that occurs with age, and older women are at increased risk due … Read more

More Women Using Marijuana Products to Help With Menopause

More Women Using Marijuana Products to Help With Menopause

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Sleeplessness. Night sweats. Anxiety. Irritability. Aches and pains. Would smoking a little pot help women deal with these common symptoms of menopause? A good number of middle-aged women apparently think so, because they’ve been turning to marijuana to help handle the change of … Read more