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Hysterectomy reduces risk of cancer and heart disease
Researchers in the United States have found that women who have a hysterectomy that also removes the ovaries have a reduced risk of developing ovarian cancer, other cancers, and heart disease. Surprisingly, the rate of hip fractures (due to osteoporosis … finish reading Hysterectomy reduces risk of cancer and heart disease
Concerns about Black Cohosh for menopausal symptoms – inconclusive
Black Cohosh is one of the most recommended ‘alternative’ products to treat menopausal symptoms. Recently, however, a number of concerns have been raised about its efficacy and safety after a number of women have suffered liver damage after taking the … finish reading Concerns about Black Cohosh for menopausal symptoms – inconclusive
Health benefits of hot flushes and night sweats revealed for menopause sufferers
The hot flush and night sweat is seen as the bane of many women’s lives as they travel through the years of the menopause, but new research is beginning to suggest that this may be ignoring the very positive health … finish reading Health benefits of hot flushes and night sweats revealed for menopause sufferers
Post Hysterectomy Recovery Survey
We have been undertaking research into the experiences of women having hysterectomies because there is little research information about the impact that having a hysterectomy can have on women. If you have already had your hysterectomy, then we would be … finish reading Post Hysterectomy Recovery Survey Continue reading
Can you help us decide future information needs?
In the mid 1990′s research suggested that women were not being given enough information to make informed choices about hysterectomy and hormone replacement therapy. Anecdotal evidence suggests that not much has changed in the interim. The Hysterectomy Association is re-doing their original research survey to see what, if any differences, there are 15 years on. Continue reading
Link Between Acrylamide and Ovarian/Womb Cancer
Researchers in the Netherlands have recently brought to light worrying evidence of an increased risk of ovarian or womb cancer in women by the ingesting of Acrylamide. Acrylamide is found in many common foodstuffs, most notably crisps, potato chips, coffee, … finish reading Link Between Acrylamide and Ovarian/Womb Cancer
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Bibliography
The bibliography listed on this page refers to the work within the WWW site only. For a full list of all material used in the study, please contact me.Bailey, J; HRT and Cardio-Protection: Unravelling the Tangled Web; European Menopause Journal … finish reading Bibliography
