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OB/GYN & Women's Health
Sys. Review
Cultural and Islamic values shape menopausal perceptions and health-seeking behavior in Saudi women
Cultural values shape how Saudi women experience menopause
This narrative review examines menopause experiences among Saudi women in primary healthcare settings. The authors synthesize qualitative fi…
A review shows cultural and Islamic values strongly influence how Saudi women perceive menopause and choose coping strategies.
Frontiers
Jun 4, 2026
Psychiatry
Meta-analysis
Massage improves menopause symptoms in systematic review and meta-analysis
Massage helps menopausal women feel better on many key measures
This systematic review and meta-analysis found that massage therapy significantly improves menopause-related symptoms, including total MRS s…
A review found massage significantly improved mood, fatigue, and hot flashes for menopausal women, though effects varied by specific symptom…
Jun 1, 2026
Physical Medicine & Rehab
Meta-analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis of creatine in postmenopausal women finds lean mass and strength benefits
Creatine and training may boost lean mass in postmenopausal women
This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials in postmenopausal women found that creatine monohydrate supplementation increa…
A review of six studies found creatine with or without exercise increased lean muscle mass and strength in postmenopausal women without safe…
May 17, 2026
Drug Pipeline
Sys. Review
Narrative review discusses Erzhi Pill for osteoporosis and menopausal syndrome with noted limitations
Ancient Pill Clears Fire, Nourishes Bones
This narrative review examines the Erzhi Pill for conditions including osteoporosis and menopausal syndrome.
An ancient Chinese pill treats both hot flashes and weak bones by cooling the upper body while strengthening the lower body, offering a holi…
Frontiers
Apr 21, 2026
OB/GYN & Women's Health
Meta-analysis
Systematic review finds 54.8% of Indian women with reproductive morbidities seek treatment
Half of Indian women ignore reproductive pain
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined health-seeking behavior for reproductive morbidities among Indian women.
Ignoring common reproductive problems like pelvic pain or irregular periods leads to worse health outcomes for millions of women in India.
Frontiers
Apr 11, 2026
OB/GYN & Women's Health
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis finds no significant gut microbiome differences in hypoestrogenic versus euestrogenic women
Large review finds no clear gut microbiome differences in women with low estrogen
A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies compared gut microbiome metrics in 1,267 hypoestrogenic women (post-menopausa…
A large review of women with low estrogen found no clear differences in gut bacteria diversity or major bacterial groups compared to those w…
Frontiers
Apr 3, 2026
Radiology & Imaging
RCT
Resistance training increases muscle volume and strength in postmenopausal women with hot flushes
Can lifting weights build muscle in postmenopausal women with hot flashes?
A secondary analysis of an RCT in 44 postmenopausal women with hot flushes and low activity found that 15 weeks of supervised resistance tra…
Postmenopausal women with hot flashes who lifted weights for 15 weeks grew their muscle volume by about 4% and got significantly stronger.
Apr 2, 2026
Primary Care & Family Medicine
RCT
Self-care education with laughter yoga shows benefits for menopausal symptoms and stress in small RCT
Can laughter yoga and self-care education ease menopause stress?
A randomized controlled trial of 64 postmenopausal women found that a menopause education program integrated with laughter yoga significantl…
A simple mix of laughter yoga and self-care education significantly reduced stress and physical symptoms for postmenopausal women in a new s…
Apr 2, 2026