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Ospemifene Benefits Post-Menopausal Women

A woman's body goes through many changes during menopause, and the drop in estrogen can leave her vagina dry and brittle, making sex uncomfortable.

However, some women benefit from a drug called ospemifene, which helps restore the health of genital tissue.

A new Sexual Medicine report discusses the results of 8 women who took ospemifene for 20 weeks. Researchers found after treatment, the women's sexual function had improved. 

Click here to find out how. 

Men With Low Testosterone Prone to Chronic Diseases

A new study has found that men with low testosterone are more likely to develop two or more chronic diseases, according to a study in Scientific Reports.

Researchers looked at data from over 2,000 men, noting the rates of low testosterone and eight specific health conditions: diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, heart disease, stroke, emphysema, high triglyceride levels, low HDL ("good") cholesterol, and depression. 

Read more. 

Did You Know?

Gum Disease and Erectile Dysfunction 

Men with gum disease may be at higher risk for erectile dysfunction (ED).

In a recent study, about three-quarters of men with ED also had gum disease. 

See more details here. 

Sex During Pregnancy Not Always Discussed With Doctors

Many women feel anxious about sex during pregnancy. But they don't always talk to their doctor about their concerns. As a result, some miss out on intimacy with their partner. 

Last year, a team of researchers discussed some of these "knowledge gaps" in a review article. Find out what they discovered. 

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