Do you take an aromatase inhibitor (Femara, Arimidex, Aromasin) to prevent breast cancer recurrence? Do you also take one of those “all-natural” dietary supplements that’s supposed to deal with menopausal symptoms—particularly hot flashes? If so, you might want to reconsider how much that hot-flash relief is worth to you.
About two-thirds of all breast cancer cases diagnosed in the U.S. are estrogen-sensitive. If you have breast cancer, you probably saw “ER/PR+” or “ER/PR-”...
It's one of those dreaded symptoms of mid-life change for women - hot flashes. Often accompanied by flushed skin and sweats, it is a... Read more »
My friend Mara often adds flax seeds to the homemade bread she bakes on a regular basis. While flaxseed may be good for managing digestive... Read more »
The Lancet Oncology, a monthly British journal focusing on cancer research, contains a small article in its June edition that will probably... Read more »
Does black cohosh work? Most women who are approaching menopause or who are in it have heard friends talk about black cohosh, an herbal... Read more »
Most women going through menopause experience at least some degree of hot flashes. These usually begin with a sudden felling of heat... Read more »
Drugmaker Wyeth is seeking U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for Pristiq to treat both major depression and hot flashes in women. But... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
If you've had one, there's no mistaking it: the sudden, intense, hot feeling on your face and upper body, perhaps preceded or accompanied by a rapid... Read more »
A small study suggests that an injection into the nerves of the neck may reduce the frequency of hot flashes in women going through breast cancer... Read more »
A small study at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran has found that the herbal remedy St. John's wort may ease menopausal hot flashes.... Read more »
Hot flashes, mood swings, and other frustrating menopause symptoms may be eased by natural remedies or over-the-counter medications, some experts... Read more »
Using Hormone Therapy If your hot flashes seem almost unbearable, then it may be worth it to discuss the pros and cons of hormone therapy (HT) with your doctor. Estrogen and progestin are taken in pill form to boost their diminshing presence in...
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