Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hormone replacement may protect women's kidneys, study suggests
(HealthDay)—Hormone replacement therapy may be good for a woman's kidneys, a preliminary study suggests.
Oct 6, 2015
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Medications
Women with rheumatoid arthritis more likely to achieve remission if they take sex hormones, finds research
A large study of women with rheumatoid arthritis has found that those taking oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) had a greater chance of achieving remission.
Mar 16, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hashimoto's thyroiditis—will diet alone help?
Dear Mayo Clinic: I just turned 30 and recently was diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. I'm wondering about whether it can be cured or if I will have to take medication for the rest of my life. I've read the Autoimmune ...
Nov 28, 2016
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Cardiology
New guidance offered for menopausal hormone therapy
The U.S. Census Bureau shows more than 64 million women in America are going through menopause or are postmenopausal.
Feb 23, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Breast cancer effectively treated with chemical found in celery
Apigenin, a natural substance found in grocery store produce aisles, shows promise as a non-toxic treatment for an aggressive form of human breast cancer, following a new study at the University of Missouri. MU researchers ...
May 16, 2012
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Health
Characteristics of bone loss in postmenopausal women
The longest study to assess bone mineral density of postmenopausal women has found lower bone loss than previously suggested.
Oct 20, 2021
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Medications
Hormone therapy making comeback; Doctors say risks can be minimized
A decade after millions of women went cold turkey on the hormone pills that controlled their hot flashes, mood swings and other menopausal symptoms, some doctors say the therapy is safe to try again.
Dec 7, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
Study shows increased risk of breast cancer in transgender women
Transgender women (male sex assigned at birth, female gender identity) using hormone treatment show an increased risk of breast cancer compared with the general male population, finds a large Dutch study published by The ...
May 14, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Managing menopause: Hormone therapy is back
Hot flashes, night sweats and sleep disturbances are common symptoms of menopause that can affect health, quality of life and work productivity. A new review published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ ) recommends ...
May 15, 2023
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Cardiology
Different hormone therapy formulations may pose different risks for heart attack and stroke
Post-menopausal women whose doctors prescribe hormone replacement therapy for severe hot flashes and other menopause symptoms may want to consider taking low doses of Food and Drug Administration-approved bioidentical forms ...
Sep 18, 2013
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