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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

Tagged by surmeno under hormones, hrts, cancer, risks, breast cancer,

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

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

Tagged by surmeno under cancer, hrts, hormones, breast cancer,

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

Tagged by surmeno under risks, hormones, hrts, breast cancer, cancer,

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,

Soy Supplement May Reduce Whole Body Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women

surmeno — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:36:00 -0400

Once again, soy is shown to create small changes but does not effectively address the actual issue of enhancing bone fracture resistance or preventing osteoporosis (free signup required to read) Tagged by surmeno under osteoporosis, estrogen, nutrients, soy, alternative hrts,

Night Sweats in Postmenopausal Women Linked to Reduced 20-Year Mortality Rate

surmeno — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 09:52:00 -0400

There's something missing in this one, some relationship they haven't quite twigged to OR recollection just isn't working well for a study method here. Doesn't make sense. (free signup required to read) Tagged by surmeno under hormones, menopause, hotflashes, cardiovascular disease, risks,

Watch for depression during and after menopause

surmeno — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:26:00 -0400

Brief overview of recent finding presented to NAMS acknowledging menopausal depression Tagged by surmeno under hormones, menopause, brain, depression,

High Fiber Intake Linked to Reduced Risk of Breast Cancer

surmeno — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:49:00 -0400

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Sublingual administration of micronized estradiol and progesterone, with and without micronized testosterone: effect on biochemi

surmeno — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:29:00 -0400

Tagged by surmeno under route, transbuccal, sublingual, hormones, hrts,

Single-dose pharmacokinetics of sublingual versus oral administration of micronized 17 beta-estradiol.

surmeno — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:28:00 -0400

One of many articles that can be used to overcome skepticism that this route actually delivers (note that the 6-hour thing doesn't mean it disappears then, only that the body has cached it into estrone effectively by then). Tagged by surmeno under route, transbuccal,

Hormone Replacement Therapy Linked to Risk for Death From Lung Cancer

surmeno — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:07:00 -0400

Note that this only references the combined hrt arm of the study, so we don't know the extent to which estrogen may have contributed to this finding. (free signup required to read) Tagged by surmeno under risks, cancer, smoking,

Could transdermal estradiol+progesterone be a safer postmenopausal HRT?

surmeno — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:08:00 -0400

Sadly, the full article is behind a paywall but even the abstract is interesting. Tagged by surmeno under hormones, hrts, risks, breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, blood clot,

Soy Isoflavone Tablets Do Not Appear to Prevent Menopausal Bone Loss

surmeno — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:41:00 -0400

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