Speaking of Women’s Health Blog
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Five Menopause Myths
Posted on November 01, 2011
Uncover the truth behind the top five menopause myths. The answers just might surprise you!
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HPV vaccine for boys?!?
Posted on October 27, 2011
The HPV vaccine has been approved for boys. Yes, that is right! HPV, also known as human papilloma virus, causes NOT only cervical cancer, but other cancers, such as throat cancer, anal cancer and some lung cancers, as well as very pesky skin problems, such as warts, including genital warts.
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Finally, some health news I can sink my teeth into!
Posted on October 27, 2011
Researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Medicine found a 20% reduction in stroke in women who ate two chocolate bars per week.
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Menopause and Depression: The True Connection
Posted on October 25, 2011
Learn more about the relationship between menopause and depression and how you can determine if the emotions you are feeling are more than just the blues.
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Finding your voice
Posted on October 23, 2011
Finding your voice is your contribution to the world.
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Infertility hormones and breast cancer?
Posted on October 22, 2011
The latest news cycle discussion has been about a well-known, 37-year-old woman undergoing infertility treatment who has developed bilateral breast cancer. Cause and effect? No! However, from listening to the news you might think otherwise! I spoke to our professor and chair of our Women's Health Institute, Dr. Tommaso Falcone, who is an internationally recognized expert and author of "The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Infertilty." He said, based on multiple published studies and his experience, that infertility treatments do not cause an increase in cancer rates.
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My partner, Dr. Volkar, talks about changes in pap smear screenings.
Posted on October 20, 2011
Are you confused about when you need a pap smear? Every year? Every other year? Every three years? Or never?!? It can be confusing to women to know when their pap smear is due. The answer is, "It depends." It depends on your age, your risk factors, your gynecological history, and whether you have a cervix!
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Benefits and risks of Menopausal Hormone Therapy
Posted on October 17, 2011
Unfortunately, most women I see on a daily basis way OVERESTIMATE the risks of HT and underestimate the risks of NOT treating hormonal deficiencies!
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Posted on October 12, 2011
Check out the incredible video produced by our CCF Science Interns on early detection for breast cancer.
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Are vitamins going to kill you?
Posted on October 12, 2011
There was a recent study suggesting that vitamins might increase death rates in women. What is the real story?
