Saturday, November 21, 2009

menopause

Less HRT, Fewer Cases of Possible Breast Cancer Precursor

As hormone use declined, so did incidence of abnormal cells in milk ducts, study finds more >>

Sexual Satisfaction May Lead to Greater Well-Being in Women

But frequency of activity cannot be considered a reliable indicator, researchers say more >>

Hormone Therapy May Make Lung Cancer More Likely

Expert says finding supports doubts about value of treatment more >>

Fertility Drug Shows Potential Against Hot Flashes

But study is small and long-term effects from Cetrotide remain unknown, expert says more >>

Health Buzz: Liposuction Fat Offers Stem Cell Source and Other Health News

10 ways to ease menopause symptoms; cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia more >>

10 Ways to Ease Those Menopause Symptoms

Acupuncture, exercise, and deep breathing can all help you glide through the transition. more >>

Health Advice: Is Low-Dose HRT Safe for Menopause Symptoms?

Expert Tracy Gaudet's advice on when to consider low-dose HRT, nonhormonal treatments, and more. more >>

Health Tip: When Menopause Begins

Symptoms that affect many women more >>

In U.S., No Comeback Seen for Hormone Therapy

Experts say risks of long-term use still outweigh possible benefits more >>

Ovary Removal May Play a Role in Lung Cancer

Increased risk could stem from sudden drop in estrogen, experts say more >>

Dietary Oils May Help Some Fight Fat

Two common supplements lower body fat, build muscle in obese older women with diabetes, researchers find more >>

Metabolic Syndrome May Make Breast Cancer More Likely

Study finds increased risk for postmenopausal women more >>

Bone Therapy May Not Always Need Monitoring

In older women, annual measurements are unnecessary, study finds more >>

Pausing Hormone Therapy Doesn't Cut Mammogram Recalls

Repeat imaging rates similar whether women stopped hormone treatment or not, study finds more >>

Memory Takes a Hit During Menopause

Study finds women do not learn as well for a time, but bounce back more >>

HRT May Protect Women From Colon Cancer

Finding echoes earlier research involving hormone therapy more >>

Soybean Chemicals May Reduce Effects of Menopause

Study finds they prevented breakdown of vaginal lining in rats who'd had ovaries removed more >>

Acupuncture May Not Help Hot Flashes

Most data finds no difference between real, sham treatments, researchers say more >>

Why Suzanne Somers Loves Bioidentical Hormones

She tells me every menopausal woman could benefit from them—a highly controversial stance. more >>

Hormones May Help Shield Women from Parkinson's

But protection limited to natural hormones, not HRT, researchers note more >>

Early Menopause Doubles Stroke Risk

Experts suspect lowered estrogen levels might be a factor more >>

Menopause Drug Tied to Breast Cancer Recurrence

Dutch study of tibolone, also used for osteoporosis but not available in U.S., was stopped early due to increased risk more >>

Exercise Boosts Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women

Study finds even without weight loss, general health, functioning improve more >>

Health Buzz: Congress Subpoenas Peanut Boss on Salmonella Outbreak and Other Health News

Finding effective treatment for chronic pain and new information on risks of HRT. more >>

Shorter Menopause May Speed Risk of Heart Disease

Transition within 3 years allows more plaque buildup in arteries, study finds more >>

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