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Antidepressants And Menopause
Some women who either can't or don't want to take hormone replacement therapy are trying antidepressants to reduce some symptoms of hot flashes. Dr. Emily Senay explains the pros and cons of this therapy. This four-minute video requires Adobe Flash Player.
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Hormones and Mood: Before You Seek Out an Antidepressant or Sleep...
It has long been stated that women in menopause do not experience more depression or mood disorders than at other times in life. However,... Read more »
Depression and Thyroid Disease
Did you know that Linda Ronstadt, Mary-Louise Parker, Oprah, Kim Cattrall and George and Barbara Bush have thyroid disease? Probably not.... Read more »
Are You Depressed, Taking Antidepressants and Losing Your Libido?...
I remember talking to a friend once over coffee. She talked openly about her depression and how she was taking antidepressants. I asked... Read more »
Ten Things You Should Know About Menopause
It's been called the change of life, the beginning of the end, a renewal time, the start of the next half of your life. However you think... Read more »
After the Hair Loss, Early Menopause: Finally Something Exciting...
Hi everyone! So I'm sure a lot of you are dealing with your hair falling out from chemo. And if you're like me, and cancer treatment... Read more »
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Menopause
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Perimenopause; PostmenopauseTreatmentTreatment with hormones may be helpful if you have severe symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood... Read more »
Teen suicides rise as antidepressant use falls
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago say the change in labeling in 2003 that use of antidepressants increases suicidal thoughts and... Read more »
Antidepressants Boost Postmenopausal Women's Stroke Risk: Stud...
A new study published The Archives of Internal Medicine has found that antidepressants pose a slight but statistically significant increased risk of... Read more »
Menopause: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
MenopauseMenopause is a natural process that occurs as a womans ovaries stop producing eggs, and production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone... Read more »
Menopause: Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)Hormone replacement therapy, also known as menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) or hormone therapy (HT), uses... Read more »
Ten Things You Should Know About Menopause
You no longer need birth control You no longer need birth control once menopause is complete, but you most certainly need to use birth control until you have missed your menstrual cycle for 12 consecutive months. It is not unusual for women...
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