Facts About Menopause

Hormone replacement may not save women's muscle

2010-09-01T12:19:19Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite some earlier evidence that hormone replacement therapy after menopause can help maintain women's muscle mass, a new study suggests that any such benefit does not last. That women's muscle mass declines after menopause has long been known, and researchers have speculated that waning estrogen levels may play a role -- raising the question of whether hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can he...

Hormone therapy doesn't boost brainpower: study

2010-08-19T14:46:42Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Hormone therapy with either estrogen or testosterone might not affect women's thinking and memory skills in the years soon after menopause, hints a new study. The findings are the latest addition to a complicated picture of the possible link between hormones and mental functioning in women. Some researchers think hormone therapy may help improve brain function and prevent Alzheimer's disease aft...

Estrogen-only therapy may not up lung cancer deaths

2010-08-13T16:01:20Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who use estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy don't appear to be at increased risk of dying from lung cancer. That's according to a new analysis of earlier data from postmenopausal women who had had their uterus removed (hysterectomy). Previous studies of women with intact uteruses had shown that taking combined estrogen and progestin -- a synthetic version of the hormone progesterone ...

Mediterranean diet tied to lower breast cancer risk

2010-08-03T15:46:29Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who follow a traditional Mediterranean diet may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer after menopause than women with different eating habits, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among 14,800 Greek women followed for a decade, those who kept most closely to the region's traditional diet were less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer than those whose eating habits were...

Bad hot flashes? Try dropping a few pounds

2010-07-12T14:30:06Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Overweight women who suffer from bothersome hot flashes may find some relief by losing some weight, hints a new study published today. In the study, women who participated in a program that encouraged them to exercise more and eat less improved their hot flashes more that a group with little weight-loss coaching. "We're pretty excited to have this evidence that ... women who lose weight can impr...

Womb environment may affect timing of menopause

2010-07-07T14:03:23Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Events surrounding a baby girl's birth may affect the age at which she later goes through menopause. In a study of more than 20,000 middle-aged Puerto Rican and American women, researchers found that exposure in the womb to the man-made estrogen, diethylstilbestrol (DES), as well as certain characteristics of the mom, had small effects on the...

Task force urges bone-density tests for more women

2010-09-01T12:19:12Z

US government task force urges more postmenopausal women to be screened for osteoporosis

Routine screening for osteoporosis should include all younger postmenopausal women who have at least the same chance of a bone break as an older woman, a government task force said Monday. Also, for the first time, the group weighed whether men should be checked for the bone-thinning disease, but it decided there wasn't enough evidence to recommend for or against the screening...

Testosterone may not help memory after menopause

2010-07-02T14:45:15Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Researchers have wondered whether replacing the small amount of testosterone women stop producing after having hysterectomies could improve the memory loss many postmenopausal women experience. But testosterone treatment may not improve women's memory skills after such surgeries, according to a new study, suggesting that it may not help other women after menopause either. Women who took estrogen...

Blood test gives pointer to early menopause

2010-06-27T06:15:22Z

A simple blood test can give an accurate pointer of when a woman will hit the menopause, according to research to be presented at a fertility conference here on Monday. If confirmed by other scientists, the test devised by Iranian doctors would be a boon for women seeking to plan when to start a family, the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryolo...

Scientists find way to predict timing of menopause

2010-06-27T02:15:08Z

LONDON (Reuters) - Iranian scientists say they have developed a way of using a simple blood test to predict accurately when women will reach the menopause, offering the chance for women to plan for family and career far in advance. The test, which measures levels of a hormone produced by cells in the ovaries, was able to predict the age at which women reached menopause to within an average of 4 months, according to data to...

Scientists say test could predict menopause

2010-06-27T01:30:04Z

When are those hot flashes coming? Scientists propose test that could predict menopause

Doctors could one day use a blood test to predict decades in advance when women will go into menopause, scientists say. In research to be presented on Monday at a European fertility conference in Rome, Iranian experts say their preliminary study could be a first step toward developing a tool to help women decide when they ...

Early menopause doubles risk of heart problems: study

2010-06-21T14:15:34Z

Women who have menopause early have more than twice the risk of cardiovascular trouble, heart attack and stroke later in life, new research released Monday found. Researchers in this case defined early menopause as coming before the age of 46 either naturally or with the surgical removal of both ovaries. "It is important for women to know that early menopause is a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease -- the number one killer of American women," said lead author Reuters) - Women who go through menopause early, before age 46, may have more than twice the risk of having a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular event later in life, researchers reported on Monday. The risk was the same even when women took hormone replacement therapy, which doctors once prescribed expressly to prevent heart disease, the researchers said at a meeting of Reuters) - GTx Inc said its experimental drug to treat muscle loss was effective in increasing lean body mass and leg muscle strength in post-menopausal women. The trial tested the drug Ostarine in 88 post-menopausal women, who received either a 3 mg dose of the drug along with two doses of another drug MK-3984, or a dummy drug...

Corrected: GTx says muscle-loss drug trial results positive

2010-06-21T08:15:45Z

(Reuters) - GTx Inc said its experimental drug to treat muscle loss was effective in increasing lean body mass and leg muscle strength in post-menopausal women. The trial tested the drug Ostarine in 88 post-menopausal women, who received either a 3 mg dose of the drug along with two doses of another drug MK-3984, or a dummy drug...

Estrogen-like lignan diet, less breast cancer linked

2010-06-04T12:30:28Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Postmenopausal women who eat foods rich in estrogen-like plant chemicals called lignans may have a modestly decreased risk of developing breast cancer, a research review suggests. In an analysis of 21 studies published in the past 13 years, researchers found that postmenopausal women who reported the highest intakes of dietary lignans were 14 percent less likely to develop breast cancer than tho...

Hormone patch may be safer for women

2010-09-01T12:18:47Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Women who want to use hormone replacement therapy may be less likely to have a stroke if they use low-dose patches instead of pills, Canadian researchers reported on Thursday. Their study of British women showed that those who used estrogen patches to control symptoms of menopause did not have any higher risk of stroke than women who did not use HRT. The study, published in the Reuters Health) - The antidepressant citalopram may help lessen the severity of menopausal hot flashes, at least in the short term, a new clinical trial suggests. The findings, from a seven-week study of 254 women, add to evidence that certain antidepressants can offer relief from severe hot flashes. Studies have found that some antidepressants in the class known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)...

Soy trims postmenopausal fat, study suggests

2010-05-28T11:30:24Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A small new study has found that taking soy supplements may help postmenopausal women slim down. The effect, however, differed between African-Americans and whites: While white women lost more fat around their middles, black women showed greater overall reductions in body fat, researchers found. Researchers have been interested in soy's potential for treating problems that affect women during an...

Walking may ease some burdens of menopause

2010-04-13T12:45:39Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Walking for 45 minutes a few times a week may help women in the "battle of the bulge" that often accompanies menopause, and at the same time improve overall well being, hints new research from Canada. Pointing out that the 45 minutes can be broken up into shorter jaunts, researcher Dr. Pascale...

New study confirms HRT helps ward off colon cancer

2010-04-09T14:31:07Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) cuts a woman's risk of developing colon cancer, new research confirms. Millions of women stopped taking HRT when a Women's Health Initiative study showed in 2002 that the hormones raised the risk of stroke, heart disease and breast cancer. But the Women's Health Initiative had also found that HRT protected against colon cancer. Some studies have also suggested t...

Raquel Welch deals with aging gracefully in new book

2010-04-08T11:17:48Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Iconic actress and sex symbol Raquel Welch had to face the process of aging doubly -- as a woman and as an international celebrity famous by her body. In her new book, "Raquel: Beyond the Cleavage," the American actress discusses getting older, starting a career at age 19 with two children in tow and reconciling her public persona with her private...

Soy won't reduce cholesterol after menopause

2010-04-05T07:45:32Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eating extra soy for one year doesn't help postmenopausal women cut their cholesterol levels, new research shows. The findings support the Food and Drug Administration's 2007 move to reevaluate its decade-old decision allowing soy product makers to claim heart benefits, Reuters Health) - Exercise may help older women maintain their bone density, but adding the supplement black cohosh to the routine does not bring any extra benefits, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among 128 postmenopausal women they studied for one year, those who were randomly assigned to regularly exercise generally maintained their bone density. In contrast, women who were assigned to a "wellness...

Evidence that soy eases hot flashes inconclusive

2010-03-17T13:32:21Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite supplement makers' claims and popular perceptions, the benefits of soy in fighting hot flashes in women going through menopause remain unproven, according to a new analysis of 19 studies. Soy contains estrogen-like compounds, and researchers have proposed that the amount of soy a woman consumes may influence her risk of having hot flashes and night sweats during menopause. These symptoms...

Study: High-fat diets raise stroke risk in women

2010-04-16T06:58:11Z

Diets rich in fat, trans fats, raise a woman's risk of stroke after menopause, study finds

A moment on the lips, forever on the hips? A bad figure is hardly the worst of it. Eating a lot of fat, especially the kind that's in cookies and pastries, can significantly raise the risk of stroke for women over 50, a large new study finds. We already know that diets rich in fat, particularly artery-clogging trans fat, are bad for the heart and the waistline. The new study...

Soy unlikely to trim body fat after menopause

2010-04-16T06:58:13Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Estrogen-like compounds found in soy won't help limit body fat in post-menopausal women, new research shows. Animal studies and small studies in humans have offered some evidence that these compounds, known as isoflavones, could help build muscle mass and reduce fat mass, Dr. Oksana A. Matvienko of the Reuters Health) - Women who use hormone replacement therapy combining estrogen and progestin may have a higher risk of lung cancer than non-users, a new study finds. Whether hormone replacement therapy (HRT) itself is to blame is not certain, researchers say. But the findings add to the complicated mix of potential health effects of HRT. The study, published in the HEALTHBEAT: Study tries zapping fibroids with radiofrequency waves; comparing therapies hard

They're a bane of that decade or two before menopause, growths in the uterus called fibroids that cause bleeding, pain or other problems in nearly a third of women — and they're the No. 1 cause of hysterectomies. The latest attempted alternative: Insert a tiny electrode through a small hole and zap, an experiment to see how well the heat of radiofrequency energy shrinks fi...

New blood test will show women's egg levels: report

2010-04-16T07:01:27Z

Women will soon be able to tell how many eggs they have in their ovaries in a simple hormone test that Australian researchers said Sunday could revolutionise family planning and fertility treatment. The so called "egg timer" blood test would be able to accurately predict ovum levels based on the concentration of a specific fertility hormone, said conception specialist Peter Illingworth. "I think this is a big step forward," said Illingworth, medical director of IVF

Hormone replacement tied to lower colon cancer risk

2010-04-16T07:12:21Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can carry serious health risks, but a new study adds to evidence that menopausal women who use the hormones may have lower odds of developing colon cancer. The study, which followed nearly 57,000 California teachers, found that women who were using HRT at the outset were 36 percent less likely to develop colon ...

Laser acupuncture fails to ease menopausal woes

2010-04-16T07:14:27Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women seeking relief of hot flashes and other bothersome symptoms of menopause might want to take a pass on laser acupuncture, based on a new study showing that it is largely ineffective in relieving menopausal symptoms. Laser acupuncture uses a laser beam instead of the traditional acupuncture needles. The low-power laser beam is directed at the same points used in traditional acupuncture. Stud...

St. John's wort may cool hot flashes

2010-04-16T07:37:09Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The popular herbal remedy St. John's wort may help ease menopausal hot flashes, a small study suggests. St. John's wort is probably best known as an herbal antidepressant, with some clinical trials suggesting that it can help relieve mild to moderate depression symptoms. A few studies have also investigated the herb's effects on menopausal symptoms, but have focused on its impact on mood -- and ...

Natural Cure for Uterine Bleeding and Treatment

2010-04-19T16:42:00Z

Author: dr. sarkozy

Most women experience abnormal uterine bleeding at least once during their reproductive years. The most ordinary times those women knowledge heavy menstrual period are during the first few years of menstruation during adolescence and during the final two to three years of menstruating before menopause.
Abnormal uterine blood loss (AUB) is accountable for as ma...

Acupuncture eases tamoxifen-related hot flashes

2010-06-11T22:58:08Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study provides more evidence that acupuncture can help ease hot flashes in women with breast cancer who are being treated with the "anti-estrogen" drug tamoxifen. Acupuncture, researchers found, is free of side effects and has a side benefit for some women: an increased sex drive. "Acupuncture appears to be at least as effective as drug the...

Hormone replacement won't prevent physical decline

2010-04-16T07:53:53Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite some hopeful hints from earlier research, a new study finds that older women on hormone replacement therapy may not gain any protection from disability as they age. Researchers have speculated that waning estrogen levels may contribute to muscle loss and other declines in physical function as women age. Muscle cells have receptors for estrogen, and recent research has linked higher blood...

Placebo beats black cohosh for hot flashes

2010-04-16T08:04:21Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Black cohosh and red clover are widely promoted as helping to ease menopausal and aging-related symptoms, but a rigorously performed study has found they are no better than placebo for treating hot flashes and night sweats. That doesn't mean that they won't be helpful for some women, Dr. Stacie E. Geller, a professor of obstetrics and gyn...

Do You Suffer From These Menopause Symptoms?

2010-04-19T16:14:36Z

Author: Brad Bahr

Menopause is probably one of the most expected problems affecting women's health and menopause manifestations aren't commonly nice but are frequently uncomfortable, involving women of many different age groups even women as young as 20. Menopause is stimulated by the woman's system working through a dramatic alteration in hormone levels.

While the mid-20's is...

Soy compounds may not prevent bone loss

2010-09-01T12:16:53Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Supplements containing soy isoflavones may do little to preserve women's bone mass after menopause. In a study of more than 200 women ages 46 to 65, researchers found that the soy supplement did not appear to ward off bone-density loss over 3 years. In general, women on the supplement showed the same degree of bone loss as those given a placebo -- though there was some evidence that a higher dos...

Hormone replacement therapy tied to mental benefits

2010-04-16T08:39:57Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older women who use certain forms of hormone replacement therapy seem to perform better on tests of memory and mental speed than other women do, a new study finds. In a four-year study of 3,130 French women age 65 and older, researchers found that those currently on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) performed better on certain cognitive tests. Those who had used HRT in the past but were no longe...

The Hormone Balancing Effect Of Natural Breast Enhancement Creams

2010-04-19T15:28:17Z

Author: Francine Davidovich

Natural breast enhancement creams not only give you bigger, more beautiful breasts but they also help to alleviate hormonal imbalances so you can feel and look your best every day.

Natural herbal and aromatherapy based breast enlargement creams are available and easy to use. They are becoming very popular because women are becomi...

Asian Medical Tourisms Anti-Aging Procedures

2010-04-19T15:11:25Z

Author: Ace

Anti-aging procedures are ways to prevent, slow or reverse the effects of aging and help people live longer and happier. These include scientific research and applications in genetic and tissue engineering as well as other medical advances to help people enjoy a body of youthful vigor, stamina and appearance.

To date, Asian Medical Tourism is touted to be one of the finest Medic...