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In a finding that confirms what many obstetricians and gynecologists suspected, Duke University researchers report that younger women who undergo hysterectomies face a nearly two-fold increased risk for developing menopause early. The study, published in the December issue of the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology, is the largest analysis to track over time the actual hormonal impact of woman who had hysterectomies and compare them to women whose uteruses remained intact. "Hysterectomy...

SAN DIEGO, Nov., 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's health company Evofem today announced a new reusable addition to the Softcup line. The reusable Softcup offers women a safe, eco-friendly and cost effective alternative to tampons and pads. A single body-friendly reusable Softcup can be used for an entire menstrual cycle by cleaning the product regularly, at least every 12 hours. The reusable Softcup is sold in packs of two for $4.99 and will be available starting November 2, 2011 at...

The birth control shot Depo Provera offers a convenient alternative for women who don't want to remember to take a daily pill. Ironically, research from Arizona State University has shown the shot actually may impair a person's memory. The ASU study connects medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), the hormone active in Depo Provera and many widely used menopausal hormone therapies, to impaired memory in rodents. The study is currently in press in the journal Psychopharmacology. An early on line...

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bionovo, Inc. (Nasdaq: BNVI), a pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of safe and effective treatments for women's health and cancer, today announced that enrollment has started to the Phase 3 pivotal clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of two doses of Menerba(TM) (MF101) among a cohort of postmenopausal women for the treatment of menopausal hot flashes. The Phase 3, multicenter, double-blind,...

LONDON, October 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinktimeline.com launched as a resource for the '2 week wait' Church & Dwight UK, the makers of First Response, and Zita West, fertility expert and midwife to the stars, have teamed up to offer support to those trying for a baby. First Response has announced the launch of a new website, http://www.pinktimeline.com, which is a resource for those trying for a baby, especially during the '2-week wait.' "The 2-week...

Postmenopausal women who gained weight during adulthood had an increased risk for endometrial cancer compared with women who maintained a stable weight, according to data from the American Cancer Society's Cancer Prevention Study II Nutrition Cohort. Victoria L. Stevens, Ph.D., strategic director of laboratory services at the National Home Office of the American Cancer Society in Atlanta, presented the data at the 10th AACR International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention...

Women still have hot flushes and night sweats years after the menopause finds a new study published today in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Hot flushes and night sweats (HF/NS) are the main physical signs of the menopause, however their prevalence, frequency, severity and duration vary considerably. The average age of the menopause in US and European women is 50-51 years and it is generally assumed that HF/NS last between 2 to 5 years. This study looked...

A new study has shown that racehorses are extremely sensitive to changes in daily light and, contrary to humans, can adapt very quickly to sudden shifts in the 24-hour light-dark cycle, such as those resulting from a transmeridian flight, with unexpected benefits on their physical performance. The research led by academics in the University of Bristol's Faculty of Medical and Veterinary Sciences is published in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology. This is the first study of its kind to...

Experts warn that women who smoke can go through menopause about a year earlier than those who don’t, and also note that an earlier menopause may influence the risk of bone and heart disease. The warnings are based on a study of about 6,000 women from the United States, Poland, Turkey and Iran that was carried out by the University of Hong Kong and published in the journal Menopause. The study researchers found that smoking women reach menopause between the ages of 43 and 50, compared to...

Survey shows that despite symptoms impacting women's lives, few consult their doctor KIRKLAND, QC, Oct. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Menopause, a natural part of aging, is an important milestone in a woman's life; however according to a recent survey, Canadian woman tend to suffer needlessly with the symptoms of menopause and not seek help, while they strive to lead healthy and active lifestyles. The survey, conducted by Leger Marketing, shows that Canadian women going through...