News articles tagged with 'menopause'
Caution for oestrogen therapy after hysterectomy
— 6 Apr 2011 16:34 | HealthAn editorial in the April 6 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association cautions against oestrogen-only hormone therapy in women who have had a hysterectomy because of…
Exposure to chemicals in environment associated with onset of early menopause
— 28 Mar 2011 15:42 | HealthA recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM) found that higher levels of perfluorocarbons (PFCs) in the…
Association between industry funding and promotional pieces on menopausal hormone therapy
— 16 Mar 2011 13:34 | HealthThere may be a link between receiving industry funding for speaking, consulting, or research, and the publication of apparently promotional opinion pieces on menopausal hormone therapy.…
Acupuncture curbs severity of menopausal hot flushes
— 8 Mar 2011 13:41 | HealthTraditional Chinese acupuncture curbs the severity of hot flushes and other menopausal symptoms, suggests a small study published today in Acupuncture in Medicine…
Menopausal hot flashes may be a good sign for heart
— 26 Feb 2011 18:15 | HealthYou are enjoying a night out with friends when it starts; first you feel flush, then a sensation of warmth crawls down your body. Soon you begin perspiring and you feel as if everyone…
Hormone therapy begun at menopause may pose risk for breast cancer
— 29 Jan 2011 18:01 | HealthStarting hormone therapy at around the time of menopause is associated with a greater risk of breast cancer compared to starting after a longer gap, according to a study published online…
Hot flushes are linked with a significant reduction in breast cancer risk
— 26 Jan 2011 18:04 | HealthWomen who have experienced hot flushes and other symptoms of menopause may have a 50 percent lower risk of developing the most common forms of breast cancer than postmenopausal women…
Smoking may be associated with increased risk of breast cancer
— 25 Jan 2011 19:32 | HealthSmoking before menopause, especially prior to giving birth, may be associated with a modest increase in the risk of developing breast cancer, according to a report in the January 24…
Scientists identify avoidable breast cancer risk factors
— 18 Jan 2011 17:03 | HealthMany risk factors for breast cancer are well studied and documented. Thus, scientists are sure by now that early first menstrual period, late onset of menopause and a family history…
Doctors failing to prescribe low-dose menopausal hormone therapy, Stanford study finds
— 3 Dec 2010 18:20 | HealthDoctors across the country are still prescribing higher-dose menopausal hormone therapy pills, despite clinical evidence that low doses and skin patches work just as well and carry…