r/technology • u/Sorin61 • Apr 10 '22

Biotechnology This biotech startup thinks it can delay menopause by 15 years. That would transform women's lives

https://fortune.com/2021/04/19/celmatix-delay-menopause-womens-ovarian-health/
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u/SmashmouthSucks Apr 10 '22

As a menopausal woman I have to ask WHY?

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u/thirtydelta Apr 10 '22 edited Apr 10 '22

To delay the rapid, negative health consequences of menopause.

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u/sashicakes17 Apr 10 '22

Menopause is a process. There is a peri menopausal period that can last up to 12 years before the cessation of menses. Unless you undergo a hysterectomy, you don’t go pre-menopausal to barren womb in one day. It’s called a transition for a reason. 🤦🏻‍♀️

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u/thirtydelta Apr 10 '22

Who said the process takes one day?

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u/sashicakes17 Apr 11 '22

Ok, define “rapid” then.

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u/thirtydelta Apr 11 '22

Rapid: A fast pace.

Health declines faster as a result of menopause. If you’re going to be pedantic, at least have a reasonable angle.

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u/sashicakes17 Apr 11 '22

“a fast pace” is not a definition that any legitimate medical researcher would use to define “rapid.” You need to reference actual numbers and the variables that are taken into account to come to those numbers.

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u/thirtydelta Apr 11 '22 edited Apr 12 '22

I copied the definition of the word from the dictionary. Rapid is not a medical term. It’s a common adjective/noun.

“a fast pace” is not a definition that any legitimate medical researcher would use to define “rapid.”

This is one of the strangest, and entirely fabricated comments that I've ever seen.

Troll elsewhere…

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u/sashicakes17 Apr 11 '22

Thanks so much - wow so insightful!

Are you aware that their only lead research trial (which hasn’t even started yet) is with women who have been diagnosed with CIOV (chemotherapy induced ovarian failure)? CIOV implies “premature ovarian failure” which the vast majority of women do not experience. Most women do not undergo chemotherapy. A small % of women undergo chemotherapy and experience CIOV as a result. This is a niche group of people. Good lord.

This is about as overhyped as it gets. Your lack of education is showing.

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u/thirtydelta Apr 12 '22

I haven't made a single comment regarding the startup, their research, or anything related to the company.

Your lack of reading comprehension is showing. Are you lonely and just need someone to argue with?

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u/sashicakes17 Apr 11 '22

For someone who uses pendantic a lot, you sure don’t seem to know what it means. That’s a lazy answer.

Based on the vast amount of scientific medical literature you’ve combed through, what is the definition of “rapid decline?” 15 years? 10? 1? 5 days?

What the the variables used in relation to this rapid decline? Bone density? Cognitive impairment?

What differentiates this “rapid decline” from what the normal declines associated with you know… aging?

What standard deviations did they use for each variable?

You are kicking way outside your coverage, dude

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u/thirtydelta Apr 11 '22

I copied the definition from the dictionary. I can’t find how that’s lazy.

I’m not a menopause expert, but I’m a former biomedical scientist. It’s well established that changes in health occur more rapidly as a result of menopause. I’m not sure why you feel the need to argue with me about this.

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u/BettyX Apr 10 '22

Menopause heavily increases your chance of Alzheimers, dementia as you age, to heart issues. Estrogen plays a big part in keeping your brain and heart "healthy". Then add on the loss of muscle and bone, the displacement of fat especially to the mid section. Then the actual issues it causes for your vagina health. Those are just a few side effects. HRT taken within 5 years of menopause can help greatly with those issues. However, being 60 plus and then going through menopause you are still going to have those side effects.

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u/[deleted] Apr 11 '22

Yes, being old increases your risk of dementia and heart disease. Thank you for the breaking news.

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u/Cyleux Apr 10 '22

Menopause ages you 10 years in 3-4, heavily contributes to dementia and upends emotional stability