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Less Invasive Surgery
When a woman finds that her gynecologic condition cannot be treated with medication or non-surgical therapies, the decision to have surgery can be a difficult one. Often women are running their households, caring for family members, working, and living an active, non-stop lifestyle which does not leave much time to recover from a significant surgical procedure.
Vaccine to Attack Ovarian Cancer
The immune system is the body’s defense mechanism responsible for recognizing and eliminating cancer cells, viruses, bacteria, and other disease-causing organisms. Dendritic cells are the “scouts” of the human immune system that act as the guidance mechanism for the body’s immune defenses.
Tools for Sound Sleep
Chances are that you have had difficulty sleeping at some point in your life. Over 100 types of sleep disorders exist, with insomnia being the most common and best-known sleep disorder.
Women's Health / Gynecology News From Medical News Today
Blogs Comment On Proposed HHS Conscience Rule, Evangelical Support For Obama, Midwife Care
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:00:00 -0800
The following is a summary of selected women's health-related blog entries.~ "'You Have Failed Entirely,' Says Planned Parenthood and ACLU," Amie Newman, RH Reality Check: Newman's blog entry focuses on a letter sent to the
Observers Expect Obama To Reverse Polices Blocking International Family Planning Aid
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:00:00 -0800
Advocates on both sides of the abortion-rights debate believe that President-elect Barack Obama will issue an executive order early in his presidency to reverse the Bush administration's "Mexico City" policy or "global gag rule" -- which bans federal funding to international family planning programs that, with their own funds, provide abortion services or lobby their governments regarding abortion rights --
New York Times Examines Controversy Over Proposed HHS Conscience Rule
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:00:00 -0800
A rule proposed by HHS that would allow health care providers who receive federal grants to opt out of care based on their moral or religious beliefs "has provoked a torrent of objections," including a "strenuous protest" from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which enforces job discrimination laws, the
Some Pregnancy-Related Complications Minimized For Women Who Have Had Weight-Loss Surgery
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:00:00 -0800
Women who undergo weight-loss surgery, known as bariatric surgery, and later become pregnant after losing weight may be at lower risk for pregnancy-related diabetes and high blood pressure-- complications that can seriously affect the mother or her baby--than pregnant women who are obese, according to new findings from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality that are published in the November 19 issue of JAMA.
Community Factors Predict Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800
According to new research published in the November issue of Archives of Surgery, women who live in wealthier communities with lower population densities and a larger proportion of college-educated individuals are more likely to have immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Every year in the Unites States, breast cancer affects 134 of every 100,000 women.
Teaching Breast Health Early To Reduce Breast Cancer Mortality In D.C.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800
Early breast health education may be the key to lowering breast cancer mortality rates in Washington, D.C., which has the highest rates in the country, according to research presented at the American Association for Cancer Research's Seventh Annual International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research.
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Less Invasive Surgery
When a woman finds that her gynecologic condition cannot be treated with medication or non-surgical therapies, the decision to have surgery can be a difficult one. Often women are running their households, caring for family members, working, and living an active, non-stop lifestyle which does not leave much time to recover from a significant surgical procedure.
Vaccine to Attack Ovarian Cancer
The immune system is the body’s defense mechanism responsible for recognizing and eliminating cancer cells, viruses, bacteria, and other disease-causing organisms. Dendritic cells are the “scouts” of the human immune system that act as the guidance mechanism for the body’s immune defenses.
Tools for Sound Sleep
Chances are that you have had difficulty sleeping at some point in your life. Over 100 types of sleep disorders exist, with insomnia being the most common and best-known sleep disorder.
Women's Health / Gynecology News From Medical News Today
Blogs Comment On Proposed HHS Conscience Rule, Evangelical Support For Obama, Midwife Care
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:00:00 -0800
The following is a summary of selected women's health-related blog entries.~ "'You Have Failed Entirely,' Says Planned Parenthood and ACLU," Amie Newman, RH Reality Check: Newman's blog entry focuses on a letter sent to the
Observers Expect Obama To Reverse Polices Blocking International Family Planning Aid
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:00:00 -0800
Advocates on both sides of the abortion-rights debate believe that President-elect Barack Obama will issue an executive order early in his presidency to reverse the Bush administration's "Mexico City" policy or "global gag rule" -- which bans federal funding to international family planning programs that, with their own funds, provide abortion services or lobby their governments regarding abortion rights --
New York Times Examines Controversy Over Proposed HHS Conscience Rule
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:00:00 -0800
A rule proposed by HHS that would allow health care providers who receive federal grants to opt out of care based on their moral or religious beliefs "has provoked a torrent of objections," including a "strenuous protest" from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which enforces job discrimination laws, the
Some Pregnancy-Related Complications Minimized For Women Who Have Had Weight-Loss Surgery
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:00:00 -0800
Women who undergo weight-loss surgery, known as bariatric surgery, and later become pregnant after losing weight may be at lower risk for pregnancy-related diabetes and high blood pressure-- complications that can seriously affect the mother or her baby--than pregnant women who are obese, according to new findings from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality that are published in the November 19 issue of JAMA.
Community Factors Predict Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800
According to new research published in the November issue of Archives of Surgery, women who live in wealthier communities with lower population densities and a larger proportion of college-educated individuals are more likely to have immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Every year in the Unites States, breast cancer affects 134 of every 100,000 women.
Teaching Breast Health Early To Reduce Breast Cancer Mortality In D.C.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800
Early breast health education may be the key to lowering breast cancer mortality rates in Washington, D.C., which has the highest rates in the country, according to research presented at the American Association for Cancer Research's Seventh Annual International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research.
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A Natural Passage through Menopause: Ayurvedic Remedies, discount vitamins, primal defense, homeopathic remedy, vitamin discounters, vitamins online, wholesale vitamins, nature's herbs, amino sculpt, ayurveda, providing natural supplements at reasonable pricesA Women's Guide To Being Menopositive: Dr. Larry Komer and Joan Komer look at information and encouragment, soy, estrogen and other issues.
American Heart Association: Before menopause, women have less risk of heart disease than men do. However, as women age, their risk of heart disease and stroke begins to rise and keeps rising. The loss of natural estrogen may contribute to this higher risk.
Better Health Profiles: A guide to menopause providing facts, frequently asked questions, hormone information and links.
Doctor's Guide to the Internet: The latest medical news and information for patients or friends/parents of patients diagnosed with Menopause and Menopause-related disorders.
Dr. Carolle Jean-Murat: Online resource to educate and empower women to make decisions about menopause, menopause-related issues and personal health.
Dr. N's Menopause and Hysterectomy Resources: Doctor Nosanchuk discusses important menopausal issues that you need to know including sex and menopause, hysterectomy, HRT and hormones. Special Ask Dr N section.
DrDonnica.com: Read about common misconceptions of menopause. Learn that symptoms of menopause, like any other disease or disorder, can be treated.
DrDonnica.com: Super dynamo, singing sensation Patti LaBelle went into menopause 10 years ago. . .now 56, with a new CD, a national concert tour, a new book, and a new television show all within one year, shes thrown the phrase Finished At Fifty out the window!
DrDonnica.com: Lauren Hutton is the most photographed woman in the world. She was the worlds first supermodel and is a super role model for women entering menopause: she is the celebrity spokesperson for the
eMedicine Health - Menopause: Menopause is a transition between two phases of a woman's life. Menopause is not a disease or an illness. Menopause occurs when a woman permanently stops menstruating (having periods). Many ...
Feminist Women's Health Center: Information on menopause and resources, including books.
General Practice Notebook: Menopause: Offers a discussion about this change in a woman's life. Includes perimenopause, contraception, management, and the postmenopausal.
Health and Wellness: Information for women, including women's health issues, beauty tips, fitness tips and parenting advice.
HealthLink MCW: Whether or not to take estrogen is a complicated decision and depends on your risk factors for heart disease, breast cancer, osteoporosis, blood clots and Alzheimer's disease.
HealthLink MCW: As women seek natural alternatives to hormone replacement therapy to relieve menopausal symptoms, Western medicine has shown an increasing interest in investigating what once were termed
Hormone Replacement Therapy: Includes information on the effects of menopause and HRT usually with estrogen and/or progestin on body weight.
In Her Prime: A site devoted to women over forty containing pertinent links, a discussion forum and a subscription E-Magazine.
MedecineNet: Medical information about Menopause therapies and treatment. Includes hormone replacement therapy, bone loss, and mammograms.
Menopaus: Support and information for women approaching, going through, in or beyond menopause. Includes an email list.
Menopause 101: The average age for menopause in American women is 51. However, when menopause begins and the length of time it lasts varies for every woman. Menopause means more than just losing your periods.
Menopause and Hormonal Change: Hormonal Change and Menopause website for the health of modern women of today, investigating natural alternatives as an approach to the menopause instead of hormone replacement techniques. Read monthly news on the menopause and visit the video archives for more menopause information.
Menopause and HRT: A comprehensive treatment of menopause, osteoporosis, Hormone Replacement therapies, treatments, conventional treatment, holistic treatments, natural treatments, herbal treatments, mind-body treatments, homeopathy, long term implications, medical management. HolisticOnLine is your source for accu...
Menopause and Perimenopause: Physician reviewed site offering medical professionals and women, the latest news and information on menopause and perimenopause
Menopause and Sex - DrDonnica.com: While menopause marks the end of a woman's reproductive cycle, it does not signal the end of her sexuality. The once popular phrase finished at fifty is history.
Menopause Infoline: Provided by Schering: Hormone replacement therapy during menopause: Treat menopausal complaints with hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Estrogen replacement effectively treats menopause symptoms.
Menopause Online: Welcome to Menopause Online, where you'll find up-to-date, easy-to-use information to help you transition through the 'change of life.'
Menopause-Treatment: Information, including symptoms and treatments, both hormonal and natural. Part of the ALtruis Biomedical Network.
MenOpop: MenOpop.com is an all-night clubhouse for menopausal women, featuring the Menopause Fairy. The site's attractions include fun & games, community building, shopping, and the world's first menopause pop-up and activity book.
Myth-Busting Quiz: ThirdAge Health presents a myth-busting quiz about menopause.
Pfizer for Women: Menopause: Find Pfizer product information, investor information, news, career opportunities and health resources from the world's largest pharmaceutical company.
Prime Plus Inc.: Offers a health organization dedicated to providing menopause management, education and psychosocial support.
SurgiMenopause: Resources and Information for Women Undergoing Surgical Menopause, Early Menopause, and Hormone Replacement Therapy, Resources and Information for Women Undergoing Surgical Menopause, Early Menopause, and Hormone Replacement Therapy.
The Natural Menopause: The Natural Menopause. How reflexology can help in the menopause!
Web by Women for Women: Links and resources, support group,usenet newsgroup and organizations for menopause, by Sidra Vitale
WebMD - Menopause Health Center: Facts and support to deal with the symptoms and choose the best treatment.
When the Change Comes Too Early: Better called premature ovarian failure (a term many patients with this condition prefer) or POF, this is menopause which occurs for any reason before the age of 40 as a result of lost ovarian function.
Whole Health MD: Management of menopause with focus on alternative medicine. Features a menopause quiz.
Women's Health Center: Discover how to get through hot flashes, beat mood swings and prevent menopausal symptoms through treatments and lifestyle changes.
YourMenopauseType.com: Identify your unique menopause type. Learn which treatments are right for you.
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