There has always been discussion about the differences between men and women, but recent research is continuing to show us more about how women’s moods and emotions are affected by their hormones. An article today on newsweek.com asks, is there a PMS gene? “Scientists who have been studying the interplay between hormones and mood disorders [...]
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In the News: Hormone Replacement Tied to Lower Colon Cancer Risk
Posted by tracyg on February 5th, 2010
According to a Reuters article on Feb. 4, a new study adds to evidence that menopausal women on hormone replacement therapy may have lower odds of developing colon cancer. The study followed nearly 57,000 teachers in California and found that women who were using HRT at the outset were 36 percent less likely to develop [...]
A Quick Q&A About Hormone Replacement Therapy
Posted by tracyg on February 3rd, 2010
Hormone Replacement Therapy is a hot topic these days. So we thought we’d provide the answers to a few common questions. Q. Under what circumstances/conditions should a woman consider hormone replacement therapy? A. There are a variety of reasons that a woman might consider hormone replacement: Menopause, symptomatic perimenopause, low hormones, chronic fatigue, low libido, [...]
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