Sign in
or Register nowMyMenopauseConnection.com
What Is Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone Replacement Therapy and Breast Cancer Incidence
Dr. Ravdin et al published a very impressive article in this week's New England Journal of Medicine on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) use and breast cancer rates.
They showed that the incidence (number of new cases) of breast cancer decreased in women who were 50 years of age or older from 2002 through the end of 2004.
They tie this to the decrease in postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy and note that the decrease was largely in the number of new cases of estrogen receptor positive...
Read more »
Expert & Community Posts
Is a Hysterectomy Right For You (Part Two)
By Toni Hurst , Health Expert...these side effects are mild. Many doctors recommend hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after... Read more »
Sleeping and Menopause
By Florence Cardinal , Health ExpertOlder women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have improved sexual function, less... Read more »
HRT and Breast Cancer - More Dangerous Than We Suspected: Pass the Word...
By PJ Hamel , Health ExpertHRT–hormone replacement therapy–used to be a common cure for the symptoms of menopause. Hot... Read more »
First HRT Award Comes Down: $1.5 Million
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert...and her husband. The jury found Prempro, Wyeth's hormone replacement therapy (HRT) drug,... Read more »
Hormone Therapy FAQs: How Do Hormones Fit Into Breast Cancer Treatment?
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert...understandably confused. Hormone therapy is different than hormone REPLACEMENT therapy (HRT).... 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 »LH urine test (home test )
...estrogens, progesterone and testosterone. Estrogens and progesterone may be found in birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy. It can be helpful to know the exact time of ovulation... Read more »LH blood test
...can interfere with test results. Drugs that can decrease LH measurements include birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, and testosterone. Veins and arteries vary in size from one... Read more »Hormone Therapy's Effects on Brain
For those with Migraines, the question of whether to use hormone therapies is one we often look at only in terms of the impact it will have on Migraine frequency and severity. There are, however... Read more »Colloid nodular goiter
Endemic goiter Treatment Thyroid hormone replacement therapy is prescribed for iodine deficiency. If the iodine content of one's diet can be... Read more »Images
Related News
All-Natural Menopause Relief
May 05, 2008SAN FRANCISCO (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Hot flashes, mood swings, even depression. Symptoms of menopause can be harsh. And since researchers found... 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 »
Soybeans Reduce Effects of Menopause
April 21, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There may be something in soybeans that can help reduce some of the symptoms of menopause. New research from Taiwan finds soy... Read summary »
Hormone therapy boosts death risk for women with lung cancer
August 07, 2009A new study suggests that the current use of combined hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is associated with a higher risk of dying for women diagnosed... Read summary »
Celebrex, other pain meds may cancel HRT's heart benefits
October 03, 2008Women who take some painkillers while also taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may have higher heart risks than women who do not take the pain... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on MyMenopauseConnection.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
