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Helping endometriosis with diet and exercise
We know that some foods can boost our immune system and protect our bodies from some illnesses and diseases. Unfortunately, there has been very little research done to figure out if eating certain foods can help improve endometriosis symptoms. We do know that by eating lots of fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats and limit your […] Read more
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What happens during menopause?
All women go through menopause. When a woman’s menstrual periods stop, her ovaries stop producing eggs and her oestrogen levels decline. 51 years is the average age for a woman to reach the menopause and the entire process can last anywhere from 2 – 10 years. Unfortunately for some women, this can be a time […] Read more
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New medication for bladder problems
Mirabegron is a medication recently released for urinary urgency. It helps people who have an uncontrolled urge to pass urine and may help women who are troubled with an increased need to empty their bladders at night. It doesn’t have the side effects that many of the older medications have such as blurred vision, dry […] Read more
A recent Lancet article (12th February 2015) suggests that use of hormone replacement therapy may be associated with a slight risk in the development of ovarian cancer. While there may be a link between the development of ovarian cancer and hormone replacement therapy, the study does not confirm that H.R.T. produces ovarian cancer. The increased […] Read more
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Premature Menopause and Reduced Cognition
A recent study of nearly 5000 patients who underwent premature menopause sometimes spontaneously and sometimes through surgical or drug induced menopause such as chemotherapy was recently reported. There was a considerable reduction in motor coordination and overall cognitive function over seven years. There was a doubling in the reduction of verbal fluency and marked worsening […] Read more