Hormone Replacement Therapy and Cardiovascular Disease: Risks and Benefits

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality and a significant cause of morbidity in women. Adverse cardiometabolic changes associated with the menopause transition plus aging contribute to the increased risk of CVD in women with increasing incidence after age 60 years. Multiple factors influence CVD risk in women including ethnicity, obesity, smoking status, […]

Benefit of Semaglutide in the menopause

Menopause transition is associated with changes in body composition including an increase in fat mass, a decrease in lean mass, and an increase in abdominal adiposity. Semaglutide, also known as Ozempic, is a drug that can help with weight loss when used in conjunction with diet and exercise. It works by mimicking glucagon-like peptide 1 […]

Welcome to the Menopause Symposium

Welcome to the Menopause Symposium, where we foster debate, share high quality health research, and inform women and health professionals on new insight in the world of menopause.