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posted 06/16/2009, comments (0)

More New Menopause Drugs Offer Hope

One of my last blog posts was about new drugs being developed to help relieve menopausal symptoms. Since then I've found even more drugs or treatments that are new or in the works. I am so excited about them, I wanted to share right away! Some of these drugs are being researched by huge pharmaceutical companies, and while I'm no cheerleader for... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/02/2008, comments (0)

Finding Hidden Sources of Caffeine

In my last post, I wrote about the good and the bad concerning caffeine. For better or worse, I can't--no--make that won't--give it up, at least not yet. But I am definitely cutting back, because I found out that there is an amazing amount of caffeine in places I would have never suspected and the evidence is that more than a little bit can... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/29/2008, comment (1)

Caffeine Facts and Fiction: 4 Things to Think About If You're Going Through Menopause

Twice in my life I have given up my addiction to coffee--when I was pregnant. Each time I said I wouldn't go back, but each time I did. And I've always felt a little guilty about my morning cup or two, like it is somehow a small character flaw that I can't function in the morning, or can't function as well, without my cup o'... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/21/2008, comments (0)

If I have an ovary removed will I go through menopause earlier?

I had one of my ovaries removed when I was 23. I am now 36 and seem to be having signs of menopause. Hot flashes, no period or if I do have one it may be after not having one for 5-6 months and then will be more like spotting. (I have also had my tubes tied so I am definately not pregnant). I also went through the LUPRON... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/30/2008, comments (0)

Can Exercise Help Alleviate Menopausal Symptoms?

Before you groan, "Oh no, not another person telling me I need to exercise!" hold on a minute. A recent study showed that two types of what-I-consider gentle exercise can help you through menopause. Of course you know exercise has other benefits as well, but you've been told that over and over so I won't beat you over the head about... Read more Chevron

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