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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

Insomnia And Menopause

Consumer Reports' best medicines for less

October 03, 2008
Consumer Reports has evaluated drugs for 35 conditions, including attention deficit disorder, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, insomnia, menopause, migraine, diabetes, and acid reflux. In a special report, the watchdog group recommends the best medications. They also compare meds within the same class to find the best one.
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Expert & Community Posts

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The Causes of Chronic Insomnia
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

As we mentioned, transient and short-term insomnia can be caused by significant life events that... Read more »

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The Power of Hormones
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

...erectile dysfunction, depression, pain, anxiety, or insomnia. Doctors need to stay vigilant in... Read more »

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Sleeping and Menopause
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...therapy (HRT) have improved sexual function, less insomnia and fewer hot flushes, claims a joint... Read more »

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Menopause and Trouble Sleeping, Part 1: Sleepless? Join the Crowd…
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...day colliding with worries from the night before.  Insomnia - the inability to fall asleep -... Read more »

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What Are Bioidentical Hormones and Why Should You Care?
By Sandy Greenquist , Health Expert

...the core reason for the hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, mood disturbances, loss of libido,... Read more »

Health Guide

Insomnia: Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
Causes of Short-Term or Transient InsomniaA reaction to change or stress is one of the most common causes of short-term and transient insomnia. This condition is sometimes referred to as adjustment... Read more »
Insomnia: Risk Factors
Studies estimate that between 25 - 33% of adults experience some insomnia each year. In spite of this widespread problem, however, studies suggest that only about 30% of American adults... Read more »
Menopause: Symptoms
...menopause naturally.Heart pounding or racing can occur, with orwithout hot flashes.Difficulty sleeping. Insomnia is common during perimenopause. It may be caused by the hot flashes or it may be an... Read more »
Insomnia: Highlights
...behavioral therapy (CBT) works better than zopiclone (Imovane) for short- and long-term treatment of insomnia, according to a 2006 Norwegian study published in the Journal of the American Medical... Read more »
Menopause: Complications
...in activities once enjoyedPersistent (longer than 2 weeks) sad moodDecreased energySleep problems (insomnia or oversleeping)Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and hopelessnessDifficulty... Read more »

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Menopause, Reproduction and Aging

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

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

Gene Linked to Early Menopause
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Treating menopausal symptoms with herbal remedies could be a waste of time and money.  A new article in the Drug and Therapies... Read summary »