Menopause News Flash: research, news and information
USC researchers hope to determine whether PhytoSERMs are a potential treatment for hot flashes in peri- and post-menopausal women in a new clinical trial.
A new study reignites controversy over mammograms – As many as a third of cancers detected through routine mammograms may not be life threatening, according to a study published on Wednesday that raises fresh questions about the benefits of breast cancer screening, researchers say.
A NAMS research explores the link between endocrine disrupting chemicals and increased risk of breast cancer.
According to a study from researchers at the International Prevention Research Institute, having type 2 diabetes appears to give post-menopausal women a 27 percent higher risk of developing breast cancer. Researchers are trying to establish a firm link between the two.
Breast cancer patients taking the drug tamoxifen can cut their chances of having the disease come back or kill them if they stay on the pills for 10 years instead of five years as doctors recommend now, a major study finds.
The Lighter Side:
holiday giveaway
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menopause on stage
Don’t miss Menopause the Musical – a show celebrating menopause and women. Save $5 on tickets for the for the fall shows by using the promo code REDHOT! There is a limit of four tickets per person. This offer is not valid on previous purchases or premium seats, and cannot be combined with any other offer. Click here for a list of dates and purchase options.
