September 16th 2025
New research shows oral HRT increases cardiovascular risks in women with type 2 diabetes, while transdermal HRT appears safer.
Timing of Hormone Therapy Influences Breast Cancer Risk
March 14th 2011For women taking postmenopausal hormone therapy, breast cancer risk is greater among users of estrogen-progestin formulations, and those who begin treatment earlier, according to a study published online Jan. 28 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
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Oral Bisphosphonates May Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk
March 8th 2011Use of oral bisphsphonates ofr more than one year in postmenopausal women is associated with a 59 percent decrease in the relative risk of colorectoal cancer, according to a study published online Feb. 14 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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Nitroglycerin Strengthens Bones in Older Women
March 1st 2011Nitroglycerin ointment appears to increase bone mineral density (BMD) and decrease bone resorption in postmenopausal women when administered daily, according to research published in the Feb. 23 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Menopausal Symptoms Linked to Lower Risk of Breast Cancer
February 10th 2011Women who experience menopausal symptoms and have increased intensity of hot flushes have a reduced risk of postmenopausal breast cancer, according to a study published online Jan. 6 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
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Escitalopram Successfully Reduces Hot Flashes
February 2nd 2011Menopausal women treated with the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor escitalopram have fewer, and less severe, hot flashes than women taking a placebo, according to a study published in the Jan. 19 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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North American Menopause Society: Treasuring the Past – Shaping the Future
September 20th 2006Sixteen years since its inception, The North American Menopause Society has become the leading organization focused on promoting the health and quality of life for women through an understanding of menopause. The organization has experienced phenomenal growth through the years, and present-day NAMS leaders look to the future with confidence.
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Menopause and Cocktails: Good for Patient/Good for Practice
September 20th 2006Hot flashes, itchy skin, mood swings, and memory lapses – when the symptoms of menopause and perimenopause appear, they create a barrage of questions in women's minds struggling to prepare for this life milestone. When will my periods completely disappear?
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Menopause and Osteoporosis: Options for Treatment
September 20th 2006A lot of options are available for menopause treatment, options that can be tailored to each individual woman. Women do need to have some guidelines about menopause, what to expect, and what that means. At this stage of their life, many female patients visit their physician not just because of symptoms they’re experiencing that are troubling them, but also because of an overall concern about entering menopause.
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