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posted 09/07/2009, comment (1)

Is a Hysterectomy Right For You (Part Two)

So, you're in pain and/or bleeding all the time and it's taking over your life. You're ready to rip your guts out but think a hysterectomy is a better way to go. Is it right for you? And if so, what are the repercussions, side effects and dangers? A hysterectomy means different things to different people. It can mean the removal of... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/02/2009, comments (0)

"NO YOU ARE NOT NORMAL BUT ALSO YOU ARE NOT CRAZY OR ALONE"

I am a 49 year old woman in menepause. I have three children, ages,31 a son. 2 daughters 19,and 18.when I had my last child the doctor left after birth in me which caused me to hemmorage, and later they had to do a partial hestorectomy, It was not until years later the flashes hit me,every thing hit me all at onced. given the choice I would... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/28/2009, comments (0)

Do You Need A Hysterectomy?

(Part 1 of 2) An overwhelming number of women who ask questions or make comments on this site are questioning their doctor’s recommendation about a hysterectomy, or wondering whether their hysterectomy is causing their dire menopausal symptoms. It amazes and annoys me that their health care provider is either A) unapproachable about this... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/09/2009, comments (0)

Should You Be Taking An Aspirin A Day?

Menopause brings on so many changes that it's hard to know what to do first. Address your hot flashes? Take care of your mood swings? What about those headaches? Actually, while menopause brings on a lot of physical changes, many of which can be annoying, your biggest concern as you reach menopause and move beyond it, is your heart. Heart... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/24/2009, comments (0)

How To Participate in a Clinical Trial

On tonight's evening news, I heard a story about cancer patients who participated in a drug trial who got great results. At the end of the piece, the reporter said that the results were so good that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) would fast-track its studies on the drug, meaning it might be on the market in a year or... Read more Chevron

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