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Monday, October, 19, 2009

Post Menopause

Coffee helps the hearts of post-menopausal women

October 02, 2008
A new study has found that post-menopausal women who drink coffee may have a reduced risk of dying from heart disease. Researchers hypothesize that the benefit comes from the antioxidants in coffee. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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The Benefit of Exercise in Women Post-Menopause
By Nancy Muller , Health Expert

  Over and over, we increasingly witness documentation of the lifelong benefits of physical... Read more »

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Urinary Tract Infections in Post-Menopause Women with Vaginitis Eased by Estrogen
By Toni Hurst , Health Expert

Back in high school biology we all learned that there are many different organ systems in the... Read more »

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Go Red! Women and Cholesterol
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

February is not only a time for us to focus on our romantic hearts but also on our biologic ones as... Read more »

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New Osteoporosis Drug (SERM) Closer to Market
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

Wyeth is moving forward with its new drug to combat osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. The FDA... Read more »

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Tamoxifen vs. Aromatase Inhibitors: The Jury’s Finally In
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

Tamoxifen, or Arimidex/Aromasin/Femara? Which one’s going to keep my cancer from coming back?... Read more »

Health Guide

Breast Cancer & Menopause Hormone Therapy Comment
The big story about breast cancer on the front page of the New York times is compelling, but it does not apply to everyone.  I was 48 when my cancer was diagnosed, and I had not yet reached... Read more »
Symptom FAQs: Breast Lump
Q. I found a lump in my breast. Should I call the doctor right away, or wait and see if it disappears? A. The key word here is “found.” You should examine your breasts regularly; yes, the... Read more »
Taking a Break from Fosamax, Bisphosphonates
(With reporting from EurekAlert.org) A new, long-term study of the most popular osteoporosis drug, Fosamax or alendronate sodium, has found extended fracture relief for women who have taken the drug... Read more »
Medical and Dental Concerns About Fosmax, Bisphosphonates
American Dental Association Response to Concerns about Bisphosphonate Safety In May 2006, the American Dental Association (ADA) posted a brief on its Web site in response to growing concerns about... Read more »
Treatment Options for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break. The most common bones affected are the hip, wrist and vertebrae. Approximately 10 million people in the US currently have... Read more »

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Menopause, Reproduction and Aging

Menopause - View images of the female reproductive system at different ages... Read more »

Medications

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Toremifene is used in postmenopausal women to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of... Read more »

Related News

Soy Nuts and Exercise Help Cut Cholesterol
May 29, 2007

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Are you a post-menopausal woman with high blood pressure? If so, listen up! A recent study reveals substituting soy nuts for... Read summary »

HRT Improves Quality of Life
September 02, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For post-menopausal women -- even those without symptoms -- hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may improve quality of life. The... Read summary »

Cutting Fat May Prevent Ovarian Cancer
October 22, 2007

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If there weren't already enough reasons to eat healthy, there may one more for women to add to their list. New research reveals... Read summary »

Gender Wars: Staying in Shape
April 03, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Ladies -- the trouble staying in shape may not be in your head. New research reveals women may have a harder time staying in... Read summary »

Osteoporosis med may prevent breast cancer
October 03, 2008

The osteoporosis med Evista may help prevent certain kinds of breast cancer, a new study suggests. The drug is already approved for women who are at... Read summary »