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What You Need to Know About the New Nasal-Spray Depression Drug

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Up to one-third of adults with major depression battle symptoms such as persistent feelings of sadness, trouble sleeping, fatigue and suicidal thoughts that don’t respond to treatment. Yet there’s been very little new on the market since Prozac® (fluoxetine) revolutionized the treatment of depression in 1988. Until now. The Food and Drug Administration approved the nasal spray esketamine as the first new type of treatment for depression in over three decades. Here’s what you need to…


Chicken with Lemon Caper Sauce

Chicken with Lemon Caper Sauce

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Think of this as a delicious smothered chicken with fancy flair. Serve with rice or over angel hair pasta tossed with olive oil in garlic.


How Knowing Your Genetics Can Be The Key To Fighting The Battle Of The Bulge

How Knowing Your Genetics Can Be The Key To Fighting The Battle Of The Bulge

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Read guest columnist, Cleveland Clinic nutritionist and author Kristin Kirpatrick’s column on weight control and your genetics.


Should I take Premarin at night or in the morning?

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What is the best time to take Premarin (conjugated estrogens) - at night or in the morning?


No link between autism and measles vaccine, even for 'at risk' kids, study finds

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Children who receive the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine are not at increased risk for autism, and that includes children who are sometimes considered to be in "high risk" groups for the neurodevelopmental disorder, a massive new study finds.The new study, published March 4 in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, is one of the largest studies of its kind to date. In it, researchers looked at the records of more than 657,000 children born in Denmark between 1999 and 2010, including…


Hysterectomy and Estrogen Therapy

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I am 68 years old and have no physical ailments. I had a complete hysterectomy with both ovaries removed in 1998. I did take estrogen (estrogen patch) for some time, but my insurance started to give me a difficult time about it so I just stopped it using it in 2017.

I have been fine, but now I wake up early after a good sleep because the sheets are very damp from night sweats. Are there any natural products to help with the night sweats, or should I begin taking the estrogen patches again and try to deal with the insurance company?


Rethinking Colorectal Cancer and Colon Cancer Screening: What Women Should Know

Rethinking Colorectal Cancer and Colon Cancer Screening: What Women Should Know

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Read guest columnist, Specialized Women’s Health fellow and Board Certified Internist, Dr. Taryn Smith’s column on colon cancer screening.


Tips for Treating Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)

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How do I treat Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)?


Crawfish King Cake

Crawfish King Cake

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A recipe with fireworks – this simple, savory king cake is beyond good! Starts with crescent rolls with a scrumptious creamy Louisiana crawfish filling, topped with Mardi Gras colored Parmesan cheese. The best of Louisiana cuisine!


Treatment Options for Vaginal Atrophy

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I have thin tissue in the vaginal area, and it is very dry. My physician recommended estrogen cream to thicken my tissue, but it burns and itches me. What are my other options?


Obesity in Menopause Treatment Guide

Obesity in Menopause Treatment Guide

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The most important thing you can do to understand changes relating to menopause is to arm yourself with the facts. Don’t let any stage of menopause keep you from enjoying a normal life. Download our free Obesity in Menopause Treatment Guide and get information on: Hormonal changes during menopause and the relationship to weight gainMyths and Truths of dieting and menopauseMedical and surgical options for weight loss


Hyaluronic Acid

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Can you direct me to any clinical trials or websites related to the use of hyaluronic acid and a woman who has had endometrial and ovarian cancer?


Intensity Device

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Is the Intensity for pelvic floor experiment covered by insurance?


Fat Removed From Breast, Stomach and Arm

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I want to get fat removed from my breast, stomach and arm. Is it safe?


Can I use vaginal moisturizers while using vaginal estrogen?

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I inserted vaginal estradiol tablet on Monday and Thursday. In between, can vaginal moisturizers be used?


Estrogen Therapy

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I am 75 and very healthy. I was prescribed oral conjugated estrogens 0.625 after a complete hysterectomy in 1983 and have taken it without problem ever since. I'm now getting push-back from my Medicare plan and they want to do a pre-authorization before allowing a prescription renewal. I have no other health problems, take no other medications, sleep well, eat a primarily vegan diet, exercise and am a healthy weight. If I'm forced to go off the estrogen I'll suffer bone loss, sleeplessness, hot flashes, which I can't imagine.

I have no breast cancer in the family and no diabetes. My mother died at age 95 from congestive heart failure and had severe osteoporosis, and my father died at age 91 from congestive heart failure. My mom did not take HRT.

What do I do to convince my doctor to allow me to remain on oral estrogen. Would reducing my dosage to 0.3 make a significant difference in how I feel or lessen the benefits to my bones, sleep patterns, etc?


Cellulitis

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I have cellulitis in both legs and sometimes my skin seeps. My nephew is in the hospital with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and has to get his toe amputated, is he contagious?


FDA Reports Risk of Lymphoma From Breast Implants

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The FDA reports additional cases of cancer linked to breast implants. Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a known risk from breast implants. In 2011, the FDA was the first public health agency in the world to communicate about the risks of BIA-ALCL, warning women that the available information at the time indicated that there is a risk for women with breast implants for developing this disease. The FDA hopes that this information prompts providers and…


What is normal bone loss?

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I was diagnosed with osteoporosis last month after many years of osteopenia. My spine T-score was -2.8. I am 68 years old, 5 foot 7, 130 pounds and in good health.

I did take osteoporosis medication for about 5 years in 1993 when I went into early menopause at 43 years old. In 2016, my spinal T-score was -1.9 and in 2000 it was normal at -0.9. Isn’t this a fast decrease in the last 2 years especially since I exercise regularly?


Heart Health: There is Value in Exercise

Heart Health: There is Value in Exercise

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Read guest columnist and women’s health cardiologist Dr. Tamanna K. Singh's column on heart health and exercise.