Creatine, Lasers, and Balance Tests: What Actually Works After Menopause

New research reveals creatine supplementation may help postmenopausal women maintain muscle mass, strength, and bone density. Plus, two-year follow-up data on CO2 laser treatments for vaginal health and simple tests that can predict fall risk in women after menopause. Key Takeaways: • Creatine monohydrate (3-5g daily) shows promise for improving lean mass, strength, and bone density in postmenopausal women • CO2 laser treatments for genitourinary syndrome show sustained benefits at two-year follow-up in real-world settings • Simple tests like 3-meter backward walking and 30-second chair stands can help identify fall risk in postmenopausal women • These interventions address practical health concerns through non-hormonal approaches • Fall prevention screening could be proactive rather than reactive for better outcomes Sources & References: • Two-Year Real-World Outcomes in Women with Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause Following Fractional CO(2) Laser Treatment (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42142160/) - PubMed • Creatine monohydrate for lean mass, strength, and bone density in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42141930/) - PubMed • Cognitive, physical, and dual-task performances distinguish fallers from non-fallers in postmenopausal women: determination of cutoff scores (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42118545/?utm_source=HotFlasherBot&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=None&utm_content=9433353&fc=None&ff=20260518093944&v=2.20.0) - Menopause (NAMS Journal) Listen with full show notes: https://hotflasher.com/episodes/2026-05-18-research-roundup Have a menopause story to share? We'd love to hear it: https://hotflasher.com/share --- Hot Flasher provides informational content only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns.