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Transdermal Contraceptive Patches

Although about contraceptives instead of hrts, this article contains some good information on patches in general, including alternative placement sites and their delivery (free signup required to read)

by surmeno 2009-12-11 16:22 hrts · route

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/712741 - cached - mail it - history

Adverse Lipid Changes Seen During Menopausal Transition

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)

by surmeno 2009-12-11 16:02 cardiovascular disease · risks · menopause

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/713731?src=rss - cached - mail it - history

Oral Bisphosphonates May Prevent Invasive Breast Cancer

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by surmeno 2009-12-11 14:11 cancer · osteoporosis · drugs · breast cancer · bisphosphonates

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/713714?src=rss - cached - mail it - history

Vitamin D Supplementation and Cancer Prevention

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)

by surmeno 2009-12-08 15:30 diet · vitamins · nutrients · cancer · risks

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/712529 - cached - mail it - history

Bone Mineral Density, Arterial Stiffness, and Coronary Atherosclerosis in Healthy Postmenopausal Women

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by surmeno 2009-12-07 13:52 cardiovascular disease · osteoporosis

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/712670 - cached - mail it - history

Post-Operative Oral Contraceptives After Surgery for Endometriosis

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

by surmeno 2009-12-01 18:23 endometriosis

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/712830 - cached - mail it - history

Autoimmune Progesterone Dermatitis: Abstract and Introduction

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)

by surmeno 2009-11-30 15:50 hormones · progesterone · allergy

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/712365 - cached - mail it - history

10 Signs That You Need a New Doctor

Although on a thyroid site, this essay is applicable to the many practitioners we work with in surgical meno, too.

by surmeno 2009-11-25 14:03 medical practice · doctors

http://thyroid.about.com/cs/doctors/a/neednewdoctor.htm - cached - mail it - history

Overview of Current Trends in Hysterectomy

For those researching surgery, a good overview on current medical thinking (free signup required to read)

by surmeno 2009-11-25 11:54 hysterectomy · surgery · route

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/712569 - cached - mail it - history

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

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by surmeno 2009-11-25 10:11 breast cancer · diet · lifestyle

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/712528_4 - cached - mail it - history

Use of Antidepressants for Management of Hot Flashes

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)

by surmeno 2009-11-23 22:44 ssri · snri · drugs · hotflashes · alternative hrts

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/711910 - cached - mail it - history

Hormone Replacement Beneficial in Younger Postmenopausal Women

More support that hrts are more beneficial than risky for younger women in menopause (free signup required to read)

by surmeno 2009-11-13 19:23 hormones · hrts · menopause

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/712299?src=rss - cached - mail it - history

Femica

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.

by surmeno 2009-11-11 13:54 germany

http://www.femica.at/ - cached - mail it - history

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

Not a large study, but demonstrating what we've long suspected: testosterone does carry risks. (free signup required to read)

by surmeno 2009-11-09 14:45 testosterone · insulin resistence · cardiovascular disease

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/711986 - cached - mail it - history

Are Bioidentical Hormones Safe?

Although the tone is somewhat dismissive, all of her points are actually quite valid.(free signup required to read)

by surmeno 2009-11-02 12:58 risks · hormones · hrts

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/711157?src=rss - cached - mail it - history

Mammogram Recalls Not Affected by HT Suspension

Stopping hrt for mammograms doesn't seem to make much difference according to the NAMS (free signup required to read)

by surmeno 2009-10-30 13:50 hrts · breast cancer · mammography

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/711236?src=rss - cached - mail it - history

Anaesthesia for Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery: Introduction and History

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

by surmeno 2009-10-28 15:13 surgery

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/709961 - cached - mail it - history

Menopausal Hormone Therapy in BRCA1 Mutation Carriers: Uncertainty and Caution

by surmeno 2009-10-28 14:36 hormones · hrts · cancer · risks · breast cancer

http://jnci.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/100/19/1341 - cached - mail it - history

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

by surmeno 2009-10-28 14:36 cancer · hrts · hormones · breast cancer

http://jnci.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/100/19/1361 - cached - mail it - history

Can dietary steps help prevent breast cancer?

Nothing breakthrough, no "miracle cures" but solid, supported-by-research suggestions collected in one place. (does not require subscription to read)

by surmeno 2009-10-23 14:45 risks · hormones · cancer · breast cancer · diet

http://blogs.consumerreports.org/health/2009/10/can-your-diet-help-prevent-breast-cancer-preventing-breast-cancer-treati... - cached - mail it - history

Quality of Sexual Life and Menopause

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by surmeno 2009-10-13 16:27 sexuality · libido

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/708621 - cached - mail it - history

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

by surmeno 2009-10-13 11:54 risks · hormones · hrts · breast cancer · cancer

http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/169/18/1684?pubs - cached - mail it - history

Hot Flushes, CHD, and Hormone Therapy in Postmenopausal Women

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by surmeno 2009-10-13 11:26 cardiovascular disease · hormones · hrts · risks · hotflashes

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/709345?src=rss - cached - mail it - history

For women on HRT, tenderness may be warning sign

by surmeno 2009-10-12 17:18

http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE59B4UG20091012 - cached - mail it - history

Frequent, Brisk Exercise After Menopause Lowers Breast Cancer Risk

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)

by surmeno 2009-10-09 13:37 risks · cancer · breast cancer · exercise

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/710261 - cached - mail it - history

Soy Supplement May Reduce Whole Body Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women

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)

by surmeno 2009-10-09 13:36 osteoporosis · estrogen · nutrients · soy · alternative hrts

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/710259 - cached - mail it - history

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

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)

by surmeno 2009-10-03 09:52 hormones · menopause · hotflashes · cardiovascular disease · risks

http://cme.medscape.com/viewarticle/708987?src=cmenews&uac=104336HN - cached - mail it - history

Watch for depression during and after menopause

Brief overview of recent finding presented to NAMS acknowledging menopausal depression

by surmeno 2009-10-02 18:26 hormones · menopause · brain · depression

http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE5916GA20091002 - cached - mail it - history

High Fiber Intake Linked to Reduced Risk of Breast Cancer

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by surmeno 2009-10-02 15:49 risks · hormones · breast cancer · diet

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/709844?src=rss - cached - mail it - history

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

by surmeno 2009-09-30 13:29 route · transbuccal · sublingual · hormones · hrts

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10993031 - cached - mail it - history

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

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).

by surmeno 2009-09-30 13:28 route · transbuccal

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9052581 - cached - mail it - history

Hormone Replacement Therapy Linked to Risk for Death From Lung Cancer

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)

by surmeno 2009-09-29 15:07 risks · cancer · smoking

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/709630?src=rss - cached - mail it - history

Could transdermal estradiol+progesterone be a safer postmenopausal HRT?

Sadly, the full article is behind a paywall but even the abstract is interesting.

by surmeno 2009-09-29 13:08 hormones · hrts · risks · breast cancer · cardiovascular disease · blood clot

http://www.maturitas.org/article/S0378-5122(08)00204-1/abstract - cached - mail it - history

Soy Isoflavone Tablets Do Not Appear to Prevent Menopausal Bone Loss

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by surmeno 2009-09-24 19:41 osteoporosis · hrts · non-hormonal · soy

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/709458 - cached - mail it - history

Low vitamin D may be deadly for older adults

by surmeno 2009-09-24 17:47 vitamins · nutrients · cardiovascular disease

http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE58N4PN20090924 - cached - mail it - history

Getting fatter in mid-life may worsen hot flashes

Wonder if they considered that more body fat = higher hormone levels premeno = further drop at meno?

by surmeno 2009-09-24 17:45 hotflashes · weight · menopause

http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE58N4P020090924 - cached - mail it - history

Low vitamin D raises blood pressure in women

by surmeno 2009-09-24 15:14 vitamins · cardiovascular disease · risks · nutrients

http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE58M6HT20090923 - cached - mail it - history

Moxibustion for Treating Menopausal Hot Flashes

Another possible option for those who cannot or choose not to use hormonal support in menopause (free signup required to read)

by surmeno 2009-09-24 15:13 non-hormonal · hotflashes · alternative

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/709346?src=rss - cached - mail it - history

Combining Hysterectomy With Reconstructive Surgery Increases Complicatio...

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by surmeno 2009-09-24 01:13 surgical complications

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/709303?src=rss - cached - mail it - history

Anti-Inflammatory Diet

This is a good, basic nutritious diet applicable to our needs at this lifestage.

by surmeno 2009-09-21 22:03 weight · nutrients · nutrition · diet

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02012/anti-inflammatory-diet - cached - mail it - history

Catamenial Epilepsy: The Elusive Condition

Article goes into the relative roles of estrogen and progesterone with respect to seizure activity and neurostimulation.

by surmeno 2009-09-20 22:46 hormones · estrogen · progesterone · seizures

http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1198622 - cached - mail it - history

Exercise reduces a woman's risk

by surmeno 2009-09-20 21:16 exercise · hormones · risks · breast cancer · cancer

http://www.fhcrc.org/about/pubs/center_news/2004/may6/sart5.html - cached - mail it - history

Bone Health in Highly Trained Female Athletes

by surmeno 2009-09-20 21:16 osteoporosis · hormones · risks · weight · exercise

http://www.stanford.edu/~kcobb/bfit/book/index.html - cached - mail it - history

Effect of Exercise on Serum Estrogens in Postmenopausal Women

by surmeno 2009-09-20 21:15 exercise · weight · breast cancer · hormones · risks

http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/full/64/8/2923 - cached - mail it - history

Fertility drug may reduce hot flashes: study | Health | Reuters

by surmeno 2009-09-17 14:14 hotflashes · drugs · non-hormonal

http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE58F6QW20090916 - cached - mail it - history

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

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by surmeno 2009-09-17 13:46 hotflashes · cardiovascular disease · risks · menopause · mortality

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/708988 - cached - mail it - history

Metabolic Syndrome in Women Linked to Increased Risk for PAD

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by surmeno 2009-09-16 10:25 cardiovascular disease · menopause · weight · metabolic syndrome · inflammation

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/708908?src=rss - cached - mail it - history

Calcium Can Lower Fracture Risk Associated With High-Animal-Protein Diet

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by surmeno 2009-09-15 14:02 risks · vitamins · nutrients · diet · osteoporosis · bonedensity

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/708902?src=rss - cached - mail it - history

Timing of Hormone Therapy Affects Breast Cancer Risk

Note comment about results dependent upon the progestogen used (free signup required to read)

by surmeno 2009-09-15 14:01 risks · hormones · hrts · breast cancer · menopause · timing

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/708885?src=rss - cached - mail it - history

Quality of Medical Literature

Concerns about the quantity of unpublished studies reflecting a poor quality of evidence upon which to base clinical decisions (free signup required to read)

by surmeno 2009-09-10 17:37 research

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/708712 - cached - mail it - history

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