Less HRT, Fewer Cases of Possible Breast Cancer Precursor Nov 14, 2009
Since that time, use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has experienced a precipitous decline ... "This sheds light on more of the breast process, how HRT affects breast cancer.". (MEDLINEplus)
Zimmerman: Who can we trust if FDA puts stamp on snake oil? Nov 8, 2009
Thousands of women filed lawsuits against Wyeth for serious complications they blamed on HRT.. Guess who will ultimately foot that bill. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Report: Obesity Causes 100K Cancer Cases Nov 6, 2009
It's only after menopause that their risk increases, but only for those women who aren't using HRT. The obese HRT users have the same risk as the non-obese HRT users. With respect to colon cancer, the increased risk due to obesity appears to true only for men, not women. (CBS News)
Bioidenticals: Estrogen without FDA approval for menopause? Oct 30, 2009
Millions of women have tried custom-compounded hormones or herbal supplements like black cohosh and red clover since 2002, when a big federal study found risks from traditional hormone replacement therapy, or HRT.. Alternative remedies are especially popular with upscale, educated women who like to research and find their own solutions to medical problems. (USA Today -- News)
Study shows hormone replacement therapy decreases mortality in younger postmenopausal woman Oct 29, 2009
New York, NY, October 28, 2009 Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat menopausal estrogen deficiency has been in widespread use for over 60 years. Several observational studies over the years showed that HRT use by younger postmenopausal women was associated with a significant reduction in total mortality; available evidence supported the routine use of HRT to increase longevity in postmenopausal women ... This sparked debate regarding potential benefits or harm of HRT. In an article... (EurekAlert!)
Unknown risks from menopause remedies Oct 26, 2009
Millions of women have tried custom-compounded hormones or herbal supplements like black cohosh and red clover since 2002, when a big federal study found risks from traditional hormone replacement therapy, or HRT.. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Breast cancer statistics Oct 25, 2009
This decrease may be due at least in part to less use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after the results of the Women's Health Initiative were published in 2002. This study linked HRT use to an increased risk of breast cancer and heart diseases. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Sore breasts a warning with hormone therapy Oct 14, 2009
Tenderness after starting HRT may indicate greater cancer risk, study finds. Most popular. (MSNBC -- Health)
Tender Breasts During HRT Linked to Higher Cancer Risk Oct 13, 2009
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Exercise Improves Body Image For Fit And Unfit Alike Oct 10, 2009
24, 2005) For decades, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was prescribed for postmenopausal women to protect them from cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, results from the Women's Health Initiative. (Science Daily)
Hormone therapy loses more ground Sep 20, 2009
"It raises the bar for deciding to do HRT." ... Several later reports have shown that the rate of breast cancer rose by at least 15 percent during the 1990s when HRT was booming, then dropped sharply when many women abandoned the treatment after a 2002 report on the subject. (AZCentral -- News)
Timing, Type of HRT May Determine Breast Cancer Risk Sep 18, 2009
Starting estrogen-progestagen therapy early may up odds of disease, study shows. Wednesday, September 16, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Chemobrain: The Flip Side Of Surviving Cancer Sep 18, 2009
Previous studies have shown that HRT increases. (Apr. (Science Daily)
REGURIN(R) XL (trospium chloride) Once Daily Tablets Now Available in the UK for the Treatment of Overactive Bladder Sep 8, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. LONDON, September 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Regurin(R) XL (trospium chloride), a once-daily, prolonged-release capsule to treat patients with overactive bladder (OAB) has been launched in the UK. Regurin(R) XL provides rapid, significant and consistent improvements in the symptoms of OAB1 and has a reduced potential for central nervous system (CNS) side effects(2-7). (PR Newswire)
Sleep and the Menopause Aug 17, 2009
Some women choose to use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or estrogen therapy (ET) to relieve some of the symptoms of the menopause ... Progesterone taken as part of a HRT program may improve the sleep of some women if it is taken in the evening ... Women whose sleep is disturbed by severe and frequent hot flushes may find that HRT or ET improves their sleep. (Suite101.com)
In U.S., No Comeback Seen for Hormone Therapy Aug 11, 2009
But those beliefs collapsed in 2002, when researchers pulled the plug three years early on the Women's Health Initiative, a large-scale, federally funded study of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) ... HRT has been pretty much taboo ever since ... Several studies released in the past year have revealed ways in which HRT might still be beneficial. (MEDLINEplus)
READ EXCERPT: 'Ask Dr. Marie,' by Marie Savard Aug 5, 2009
Incidentally, HT is sometimes called hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or menopause hormone therapy (MHT). The terms are interchangeable. (ABC News)
Study links hormone therapy, ovarian cancer Jul 22, 2009
Compared with women who never took HRT, current users had a 38 percent increased risk of ovarian cancer, according to the study published last week in the journal of the American Medical Association ... Although earlier studies also have suggested a link between HRT and ovarian cancer, this study was designed specifically to assess the risk ... The study found an association regardless of duration of HRT use, dosage or how it was administered. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
'Heart Healthy' Diet And Ongoing, Moderate Physical Activity May Protect Against Cognitive Decline Jul 21, 2009
Study participants were 90 women aged 50-63 years, one to 10 years post natural menopause, with no history of breast cancer, HRT use, psychiatric disorder, dementia or other neurological condition. Participants gave details on the amount of their strenuous and moderate physical recreational activities from high school to menopause. (Science Daily)
Oldest woman to give birth dies, leaving twins (AP) Jul 16, 2009
My pregnancy kept me young," Iliescu said. ___ Associated Press writers Robert Jablon in Los Angeles, Maria Cheng in London, Alison Mutler in Bucharest, and Jorge Sainz and Paul Haven in Madrid contributed to this report. Related Searches: Buzz Up More on Spain AFP AFP AP More... Most Viewed - World AP Time.com AP AP McClatchy Newspapers Most Blogged - World International Herald Tribune - World News, Analysis, and Global Opinions Wed Jul 15, 10:48 am EDT World News from Times Online Wed Jul 15,... (Yahoo News)
HRT Increases Risk of Ovarian Cancer Jul 16, 2009
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Ten Tips For Coping with the Menopa... Jul 9, 2009
There are some easy ways to alleviate these problems without taking drastic steps, such as taking HRT. Many women worry about using HRT because some studies have shown that it increases the risk of breast cancer, heart attack, and stroke. Here are ten tips to help you cope with the menopause without taking HRT. (Suite101.com)
HRT Ups Death Risk for Women with Lung Cancer Jun 2, 2009
SATURDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) -- The current use of combined hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is associated with a higher risk of dying for women diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, a new study shows ... 3 percent of smokers who were diagnosed with the illness but did not take HRT, the study found ... "Such a large trial helps to bring that information home and, especially in smokers, we know that there's an interaction between HRT, lung cancer and smoking from prior observational... (MEDLINEplus)
How can I counteract the food cravings I get on HRT? May 23, 2009
How can I counteract the food cravings I get on HRT ... How canI counteract the food cravings I get on HRT. (CNN -- Health)
Thread Veins May 21, 2009
Oestrogen supplements for example, the contraceptive pill or HRT. Heriditary factors. (Suite101.com)
Health minister to repay 41,709 in expenses May 14, 2009
better not claim HRT on her tax return. EL, 14th May 2009. (Accounting Web, UK)
What's wrong with us? Not much, apparently May 10, 2009
I believe in HRT, sometimes, depending on how good or bad for you it's supposed to be on any given week ... So does taking HRT. So may the radiation from extra mammograms. (Globe and Mail)
HRT May Protect Women from Colon Cancer Apr 28, 2009
This is not the first time researchers have seen an association between hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and a lower risk of colon cancer. "This just confirms what we knew before," said Dr. Yiwu Huang, associate program director of hematology and medical oncology at Maimonides Cancer Center in New York City. (MEDLINEplus)
• Hormone-replacement therapy should be a temporary solution Mar 20, 2009
I had a hysterectomy in 1983 and have been on hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) almost since then. I have read many articles lately about the dangers of HRT, both long and short term ... HRT is prescribed to lessen or substantially reduce those unwanted symptoms. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Hot Flash! - Sweet Pea Productions Releases 'Blitzed by Menopause: A Guy's Guide to Menopause' Mar 19, 2009
Dr. Tori Hudson, a naturopathic physician, author and renowned authority on natural healthcare for women, offers a balanced and engaging presentation called, "What's the Truth about HRT?" Dr. Hudson helps couples gain a greater understanding about what's known, what's safe, what are the options available today, and what's best for your situation and symptoms. Relationship counselor Jerry Annand takes viewers into a real marriage counseling session where he imparts the importance of empathy and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Age and experience Mar 15, 2009
Hearing aids, cataract operations, HRT, hip replacements and such have helped a lot. Carer respect. (BBC News -- UK)
Study shows increased health emergencies on aircraft Feb 22, 2009
The risk of deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) also rises on longer flights, particularly those of more than eight hours, and in people who are obese, have varicose veins, are pregnant, smoke, use HRT or are on the Pill. Airlines are better prepared for in-flight emergencies than in the past, with improved equipment and training, and links to medical support services on the ground. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Drop in Breast Cancer Rates Due to Drop in Hormone Replacement Therapy Use Feb 7, 2009
MedlinePlus: Drop in Breast Cancer Rates Due to Drop in HRT Use ... Drop in Breast Cancer Rates Due to Drop in HRT Use ... WEDNESDAY, Feb. 4 (HealthDay News) -- A new analysis shows that the drop in breast cancer cases that began in 2003 is indeed due to women stopping hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after a large, U.S. study showed surprisingly higher rates of heart problems and breast cancer among users of some kinds of HRT.. (MEDLINEplus)
HRT cancer link 'confirmed' Feb 7, 2009
HRT cancer connection 'confirmed. HRT helps relieve symptoms of the menopause ... The New England Journal of Medicine research found breast cancer risk fell sharply when women stopped taking HRT.. (BBC News -- Health)
Hormone Replacement Therapy Shrinks the Brain Feb 7, 2009
MedlinePlus: HRT Shrinks the Brain ... HRT Shrinks the Brain ... Previous results included an increased risk of stroke and cerebrovascular disease in women over 65 taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT). (MEDLINEplus)
