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Post-Operative Oral Contraceptives After Surgery for Endometriosis

surmeno — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:23:00 -0500

While OCPs may not be the optimal choice for menopause, this article does speak to the progestogen inclusion issue (free signup required to read) Tagged by surmeno under endometriosis,

Autoimmune Progesterone Dermatitis: Abstract and Introduction

surmeno — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:50:00 -0500

Note that true allergy is very rare, so while it's a tempting thought if we're having hrt problems, we need to look very seriously at it (free signup required to read) Tagged by surmeno under hormones, progesterone, allergy,

10 Signs That You Need a New Doctor

surmeno — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:03:00 -0500

Although on a thyroid site, this essay is applicable to the many practitioners we work with in surgical meno, too. Tagged by surmeno under medical practice, doctors,

Overview of Current Trends in Hysterectomy

surmeno — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:54:00 -0500

For those researching surgery, a good overview on current medical thinking (free signup required to read) Tagged by surmeno under hysterectomy, surgery, route,

Lifestyle Interventions in the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer: Breast Cancer

surmeno — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:11:00 -0500

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Use of Antidepressants for Management of Hot Flashes

surmeno — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:44:00 -0500

Good introduction and overview to the use of SNRIs and SSRIs for hot flash suppression, including dose and usage guidelines--must reading for anyone considering the use of these agents (free signup required to read) Tagged by surmeno under ssri, snri, drugs, hotflashes, alternative hrts,

Hormone Replacement Beneficial in Younger Postmenopausal Women

surmeno — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:23:00 -0500

More support that hrts are more beneficial than risky for younger women in menopause (free signup required to read) Tagged by surmeno under hormones, hrts, menopause,

Femica

surmeno — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:54:00 -0500

German website about surgical menopause with many links. I have not fully reviewed the content of the site for accuracy or completeness, but there are few German-language sites available on this topic. Tagged by surmeno under germany,

High Testosterone After Menopause Tied to Insulin Resistance, Heart Dise...

surmeno — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:45:00 -0500

Not a large study, but demonstrating what we've long suspected: testosterone does carry risks. (free signup required to read) Tagged by surmeno under testosterone, insulin resistence, cardiovascular disease,

Are Bioidentical Hormones Safe?

surmeno — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:58:00 -0500

Although the tone is somewhat dismissive, all of her points are actually quite valid.(free signup required to read) Tagged by surmeno under risks, hormones, hrts,

Mammogram Recalls Not Affected by HT Suspension

surmeno — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:50:00 -0400

Stopping hrt for mammograms doesn't seem to make much difference according to the NAMS (free signup required to read) Tagged by surmeno under hrts, breast cancer, mammography,

Anaesthesia for Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery: Introduction and History

surmeno — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:13:00 -0400

As the davinci robot becomes used more often for hysts, women should be aware of its limitations and risks. (free signup required to read) Tagged by surmeno under surgery,

Menopausal Hormone Therapy in BRCA1 Mutation Carriers: Uncertainty and Caution

surmeno — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:36:00 -0400

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Hormone Therapy and the Risk of Breast Cancer in BRCA1 Mutation Carriers

surmeno — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:36:00 -0400

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Can dietary steps help prevent breast cancer?

surmeno — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:45:00 -0400

Nothing breakthrough, no "miracle cures" but solid, supported-by-research suggestions collected in one place. (does not require subscription to read) Tagged by surmeno under risks, hormones, cancer, breast cancer, diet,

Quality of Sexual Life and Menopause

surmeno — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:27:00 -0400

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New-Onset Breast Tenderness After Initiation of Estrogen Plus Progestin Therapy and Breast Cancer Risk

surmeno — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:54:00 -0400

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Hot Flushes, CHD, and Hormone Therapy in Postmenopausal Women

surmeno — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:26:00 -0400

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For women on HRT, tenderness may be warning sign

surmeno — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:18:00 -0400

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Frequent, Brisk Exercise After Menopause Lowers Breast Cancer Risk

surmeno — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:37:00 -0400

Reasons for the link between activity and reduction of breast cancer risk may include the ability of exercise to reduce levels of endogenous sex hormones, modulate insulin and insulin-like growth factors, increase immunity, and reduce ongoing inflammation, according to the researchers.(free signup required to read) Tagged by surmeno under risks, cancer, breast cancer, exercise,