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TopicMenopause

Topic: Menopause

Why the real weight gain struggle begins before menopause

Most women expect the weight struggle to begin after menopause. But research suggests the real metabolic shift happens years earlier.

The 20-year menopause mistake. New drug for old neglect

The US has approved a new pill for menopause symptoms and rolled back the 'black box' warnings that kept women away from HRT. But the long delay exposes an uncomfortable truth.

Indian doctors more confident about oestrogen therapy for menopause as USFDA may scrap black box warning

USFDA, in a discussion telecast publicly last month, said local oestrogen therapy, such as vaginal cream, is safe & the risks of hormone replacement therapy were overstated.

Companies don’t want mid-career women. That’s a missing middle in corporate India

At entry level, women make up 46% of the workforce in India. At the C-suite level, it’s just 19%. That means for every 10 women who start, fewer than two make it to the top.

Menopause conversations need to be normalised. Women leaders can make a difference

It’s crucial to recognise the importance of the perimenopause journey, as it lays the foundation for many of the changes and symptoms that follow.

Hormone therapy for menopausal women effective for discomfort, not chronic diseases, finds US study 

New findings from the Women’s Health Initiative highlight the effectiveness of HRT in treating hot flashes and night sweats, while challenging its role in chronic disease prevention.

Eczema, acne, facial hair—menopausal effect on skin shouldn’t make you isolated

While hormone replacement therapy is often recommended as the primary treatment for systemic menopausal symptoms, it's important to note potential cutaneous side effects.

Indian women are breaking the silence on menopause. Retreats, start-ups, diets rise

Bombay Begums to Maheep Kapoor—Cultural expressions of menopause in popular cinema are only a reflection of what’s changing on the ground.

Even thinking of Menopause made 40-year-old Mona fall apart—until she found Dr Rosy

Dr Amrinder Bajaj decodes Menopause and its many stages in her book, ‘Live Your Best Life: Understanding Menopause for a Wiser, Happier and Healthier You.’

DNA markers linked to menopause identified, could help women conceive later in life

Two genes were identified as being associated with menopause onset by researchers in Europe and manipulating them in mice extended their reproductive life.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.