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Endometriosis and Dyslipidemia May Go Hand in Hand

surmeno — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:10:00 -0500

The message to clinicians, Dr. Vieira said, "is to pay attention to cardiovascular risk factors in patients with endometriosis."(free signup required to read) Tagged by surmeno under risks, cardiovascular disease, endometriosis, lipids,

Tissue-Selective Estrogen Complex Improves Postmenopausal Hot Flushes

surmeno — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:55:00 -0500

Wyeth moves towards a new hrt w/ lower-dose estrogen boosted by a SERM. Not sure this addresses the kind of support we need in surgical meno, though (free signup required to read) Tagged by surmeno under hormones, hrts, risks,

Antiestrogens May Protect Against Lung Cancer Mortality

surmeno — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:50:00 -0500

Another correlation result (free signup required to read) Tagged by surmeno under risks, cancer, breast cancer,

Higher Prevalence of Some Cancers and Infections Seen With Endometriosis

surmeno — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:48:00 -0500

Every woman with endo (or who had endo, ever) should read this about related risks & their incidence (free signup required to read) Tagged by surmeno under endometriosis, cancer, risks, cardiovascular disease,

Antidepressant Use and Risk of Incident Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mortality Among Postmenopausal Women in the Women's Health

surmeno — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:49:00 -0500

Wonder if they ran any sort of correlation between hormone levels (as a reason for taking anti-depressants) and CVD? Tagged by surmeno under cardiovascular disease, hormones, depression, ssri,

High Testosterone Linked With High Cardiovascular Risk

surmeno — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:44:00 -0500

"In adjusted models, women in the top quartile of total testosterone had a three-fold greater odds of developing metabolic syndrome (odds ratio 3.15) compared to those in the bottom quartile. These women were also three times as likely to have coronary heart disease (OR 2.95) than those in the second quartile of total testosterone." This summarizes why we've always recommended caution with this hormone. (free signup required to read) Tagged by surmeno under hormones, risks, cardiovascular disease, testosterone, insulin resistence, metabolic syndrome,

Adverse Lipid Changes Seen During Menopausal Transition

surmeno — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:02:00 -0500

Not just a matter of hrt or not, we all need to be aware of a need for closer monitoring of lipids along with lifestyle modifications to control the related risks (free signup required to read) Tagged by surmeno under cardiovascular disease, risks, menopause,

Vitamin D Supplementation and Cancer Prevention

surmeno — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:30:00 -0500

Reviews current vitamin D needs and supplementation requirements as well as discusses compelling evidence for vitamin D's effects on cancer development (free signup required to read) Tagged by surmeno under diet, vitamins, nutrients, cancer, risks,

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,

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,

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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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,

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,

High Fiber Intake Linked to Reduced Risk of Breast Cancer

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

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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,