Higher levels of HDL-C—known as the “good cholesterol”—have been shown to correlate with heightened risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study recently published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Once women reach the menopause transition, it’s a matter of the quality, rather than quantity, of the total cholesterol carried by HDL particles circulating in a...
As the incidence of polycystic ovary syndrome grows, so does an increased awareness. Statistics show that nearly 10% of women have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), making it one of the leading causes of infertility, and new research indicates that it seems to be on the rise. Three recent studies from The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology...
When a presentation at ENDO 2024 highlighted a male contraceptive gel that suppresses sperm production faster than other hormone-focused methods of male birth control, the Boston Convention Center was abuzz. Containing segesterone acetate and testosterone and applied to both shoulders, this groundbreaking new birth control could prove revolutionary. When the results from an ongoing multicenter...
Girls exposed to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may be more likely to start puberty early, according to new research published in Endocrinology, the flagship basic science journal of the Endocrine Society. EDCs mimic, block or interfere with hormones in the body’s endocrine system. There has been an alarming trend toward early puberty in girls, suggesting the influence of...
Monica M. Laronda, PhD, and Jane E. Reusch, MD, have long been leading advocates for the importance of equity in scientific research, specifically as it relates to women’s health. As they engage with national initiatives focusing on how this research is funded, they spoke to Endocrine News to discuss the latest in these efforts, their...
Women with the common reproductive and metabolic condition polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) face a greater risk of developing bulimia, binge eating disorder, and disordered eating, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. PCOS affects roughly one in eight women. Women who have the condition face an increased risk of developing...
The type of weight loss surgery women undergo before becoming pregnant may affect how much weight their children gain in the first three years of life, according to a study presented at ENDO 2024. Researchers found children born to women who underwent sleeve gastrectomy before they became pregnant gain more weight per month on...
Study links high blood sugar during pregnancy with weak heart health A new Journal of the Endocrine Society study among women attending a fertility center found that those with more stress before pregnancy had higher blood sugar levels during pregnancy, which is a sign of weaker cardiovascular health. People’s stress levels have continued to rise over the...
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