Women’s bone health takes center stage in Chicago during the symposium “Hot and Flashy: Topics in Menopause,” on Saturday June 13. From catching endocrinologists up regarding menopause care and past regulatory missteps to estrogen’s impact on bone health and the myriad non-hormonal options, this ENDO 2026 symposium will definitely give attendees something to talk about!...
Global effort changes the name of a significant women’s health condition that was misunderstood to be ‘all about ovarian cysts’ Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) is the new name for the condition previously known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), which impacts one in eight, or more than 170 million women worldwide. More than 50 patient and professional organizations, including the Endocrine...
A woman’s insulin levels in midlife are linked to the timing and duration of menopausal hot flashes, night sweats and cold sweats, according to new research from the University of Victoria (UVic). The study found that having higher insulin levels at age 47 predicted younger onsets of hot flashes and night sweats,” says Faria Athar, lead author...
A new study led by Mayo Clinic found that postmenopausal women receiving menopausal hormone therapy lost 35% more weight while taking tirzepatide. The findings, published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health, could expand treatment possibilities for millions of women struggling with obesity and obesity-related diseases after menopause. Menopause can accelerate age-related weight gain and increase the likelihood of...
Millions of European women navigating menopause may soon see a shift in their treatment plans. The European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) has released a major new clinical practice guideline, urging doctors across the continent to adopt a “holistic approach” to midlife health and, critically, to reconsider the way they prescribe hormone therapy to reduce the...
A critical gap in medical knowledge is severely limiting care for patients with hormonal disorders: A new review in Endocrine Reviews delivers a wake-up call to endocrinologists, asserting that these specialists must drastically expand their training in contraception. The paper argues that hormonal birth control is a powerful, yet overlooked, weapon for managing complex metabolic...
Omodamola Aje, MD, has built a social media platform to provide women with the tools they need to ask their doctors informed questions and help guide decisions in their treatment, from menopause to hypothyroidism. Aje is using her platform to not only help build a sense of community, but to cut through the rampant misinformation...
New research reveals long-term bone health implications Research presented at ENDO 2025 suggests that adolescents with both obesity and type 2 diabetes could be at a higher risk for fractures and osteoporosis later in life. Lead researcher Fida Bacha, MD, discusses her group’s findings as well as the impact of insulin resistance and hyperglycemia on...
Women’s bone health takes center stage in Chicago during the symposium “Hot and Flashy: Topics in Menopause,” on Saturday June 13. From catching endocrinologists up regarding menopause care and past regulatory missteps to estrogen’s impact on bone health and the myriad non-hormonal options, this ENDO 2026 symposium will definitely give attendees something to talk about!...
New research reveals long-term bone health implications Research presented at ENDO 2025 suggests that adolescents with both obesity and type 2 diabetes could be at a higher risk for fractures and osteoporosis later in life. Lead researcher Fida Bacha, MD, discusses her group’s findings as well as the impact of insulin resistance and hyperglycemia on...
