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Mixed Research Findings Reinforce Need for Individual Decision on Removal of Ovaries

Oophorectomy. That’s a big word, but one that many women in their 40s and above have heard before. An oophorectomy involves the removal of one or both ovaries while a bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy removes both the fallopian tubes and both ovaries, according to Barbara Seaman and Laura Eldridge in their book, “The No-Nonsense Guide to... Read moreChevron
posted 11/29/2011, comments (0)|
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New Report Describes What to Expect As We Age

Reaching mid-life comes with its perks. You start thinking about how far you’ve come and how you’ve grown comfortable with yourself. I always love reading what women our age would have told our younger selves. Often their message is, “Don’t stress; it will all work out.” Even as we look backward on where we’ve... Read moreChevron
posted 11/23/2011, comment (1)|
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New Menopause Study Fires Up More Reasons for Women to Quit Smoking

Earlier this year, I wrote a sharepost about some worrisome findings about women who smoke.  Several studies linked smoking (as well as breathing second-hand smoke) with increased odds of a women going through early menopause, which can result in the increased risk of heart disease and bone disease. Now, a new meta-analysis echoes these... Read moreChevron
posted 11/18/2011, comments (0)|
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Menopausal Women Need to be Vigilant about Vitamin D Intake

So are you getting your vitamin D? Unfortunately, some international reports are finding that women who are going through menopause may not be getting enough of this critical vitamin. One study out of Spain followed 3,574 women, ages 45-68, who were in perimenopause as well as those who were postmenopausal. The researchers looked at these... Read moreChevron
posted 11/11/2011, comments (0)|
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Menopausal Women Need to Bone Up on Preventing Osteoporosis

As we go through menopause, we need to be vigilant about a silent stalker that lurks, just waiting to steal something you really value. No, I’m not talking about a purse-snatcher. I’m talking about osteoporosis, which weakens your bones and increases the risk of fractures. The Cleveland Clinic reported, “There is a direct... Read moreChevron
posted 11/04/2011, comment (1)|
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