NEWS YOU CAN USE

In perimenopause? You can still get preggers! A new review in the Canadian Medical Association Journal outlines the safest contraception options for women 40 and older.

Women who suffer from severe hot flashes during menopause may be less productive at work than those who don’t, according to a new study from drug maker Pfizer, Inc.

Support your sisters! 1 in 4 women with breast cancer report symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder shortly after diagnosis, according to a new study from the New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.

An FDA panel has voted against approval of two drugs intended to reduce the frequency and severity of menopausal hot flashes. The panel members said that neither had enough benefit to offset their risks.

Celebrate International Women’s Day! This year’s theme is “A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women.” Up to 70 percent of women worldwide report having experienced physical or sexual violence. Learn how you can put an end to gender-based violence.

THE LIGHTER SIDE

Save the date! Ellen will be holding her first Google+ hangout on April 1. Not yet following Ellen? Add her to your circles now!

Win a health-boosting spray! Stem Cell Worx Intraoral Spray, which can help you lose weight, fight germs, and improve memory, is a girl’s new best friend. Enter to win the spray (a $65 value!) now!

Is it hot in here or is it just you? Get discounts on great menopause products, courtesy of EllenDolgen.com. Available now: cooling clothes, a sleek and discrete chargeable fan, and more. Enter promo code “ellend” to save serious cash!

Stock your bookshelves! Check out Hot Women, Cool Solutions: How to control menopause symptoms using mind/body techniques, a new book featuring a testimonial from Ellen. Order now and receive bonus gifts from bestselling authors and health authorities.