Objective: Our initial understanding of the menopause transition (MT) has been framed by
clinical samples of women seeking treatment rather than by population-based studies. The …

The symptoms of menopause can be distressing, particularly as they occur at a time when
women have important roles in society, within the family and at the workplace. Hormonal …

Background Overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) is characterised by urgency symptoms,
with or without urgency incontinence, usually with frequency and nocturia. Although …

Background Menopause characteristics have been implicated in future health
consequences, yet little is known about its relevance to diabetes. We examined the …

Large-scale population-based surveys published in the past decade give new insights
regarding risk factors for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women. Age plays a significant …

The purpose of this review and meta‐analysis was to evaluate overweight and obesity as
risk factors for urinary incontinence in young to mid‐aged women. Understanding these …

The menopause transition is a critical time in aging of the female genitourinary tract.
Circulating estradiol changes from cyclical, higher levels in premenopause to varying levels …

Background The loss of estrogen at menopause and the gradual decline in testosterone with
age are associated with urogenital atrophy and, as a result, urogenital tract symptoms …

The links between hormonal signalling and lifespan have been well documented in a range
of model organisms. For example, in C. elegans or D. melanogaster, lifespan can be …

Menopause is a natural stage that occurs when women stop menstruating, during which
many women experience physical and psychological symptoms that can affect their quality …