The Times of India report on a study published in this month's Hypertension Journal that indicates that the long held belief that the increase in hypertension after menopause was caused by decreasing sex hormones, namely, estrogen, may in fact be incorrect. Up until now, it has been impossible to separate the influence of sex chromosomes from the effects of sex hormones,... »
It was only a matter of time I guess before someone decided to see if the symptoms women experience as they transition thru menopause effects their work performance. As if women are not already discriminated enough in the workplace ... Do we really need studies like this Dutch one looking at "the impact of menopausal symptoms on work ability" that claims "Menopausal symptoms are negatively associated with work ability and may increase the risk of sickness absence"? I mean what were they thinking? That this is going to help women in the 40-60 age bracket obtain employment more easily? Or did they think this would... »