Tag: post-menopause

Dehydroepiandrosterone for women in the peri- or postmenopausal phase

The systematic review titled “Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) supplementation for cognitive function in healthy elderly individuals” (Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2015, PMID: 25879093) evaluated the effects of DHEA supplementation on menopausal symptoms, sexual function, and quality of life among peri- and postmenopausal women across multiple randomized controlled trials. Although some studies

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Spotlight on the Gut Microbiome in Menopause: Current Insights

This observational study explores the impact of menopause on gut microbiome composition and diversity, highlighting how declining estrogen and progesterone levels lead to reduced microbial diversity and shifts in bacterial populations. Post-menopausal women exhibit lower levels of beneficial bacteria (e.g., Firmicutes, Ruminococcus) and increased potentially harmful bacteria (e.g., Prevotella, Bilophila),

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