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Association of Spontaneous Preterm Delivery and Future Maternal Cardiovascular Disease
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors are well established. However, little is known about a woman’s cardiovascular response to pregnancy, which appears to be an early marker of future maternal CVD risk. Spontaneous preterm delivery (sPTD) has been associated with a ≤3-fold increased risk of maternal CVD death later in life compared with having a term delivery. This review focuses on 3 key areas to critically assess the association of sPTD and future maternal CVD risk: (1) CVD risk factors,…

How Heart Disease is Different for Women
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Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker’s column on the three things all women need to know about preventing and/or surviving heart disease.
Influenza Type A and B
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Can you catch Type A flu and Type B flu at the same time? I am 72 and exposed to both.
Hormone Therapy and Heart Surgery
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I had my aortic valve replaced in 2015. Everything is normal now, but should I use hormone therapy for heart protection? I am post-menopausal since 2008.

5 Health Tips For Protecting Women From Heart Disease
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The number one killer of women is heart disease, and that risk increases after menopause.
Osteoporosis Treatment After Knee Surgery
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I had knee replacement surgery a month ago. My surgeon was very concerned about my bones. He said they were very soft. I previously had primary hyperthyroidism and had surgery in June. How long after my total knee replacement surgery should I wait to start treatment for osteoporosis?
Breast cancer treatments can raise risk of heart disease, American Heart Association warns
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The American Heart Association issued a stark warning Thursday for women with breast cancer: Lifesaving therapies like chemotherapy and radiation can cause heart failure and other serious cardiac problems, sometimes years after treatment. The organization said patients and doctors shouldn’t avoid the treatments but instead take steps to prevent or minimize the cardiac risks. It stressed that breast cancer survivors can improve their chances of a long, healthy life by exercising regularly and…
Early Menopause
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I am 38 years old and BRCA 1 positive with a family history of premenopausal breast cancer. I’m done having children and my OB suggests having a hysterectomy and removing my tubes and ovaries.
I’m very afraid of going through menopause. He suggested a low dose of Estrogen to start out. What would be the benefit (if any) of starting out on a natural hormone replacement vs estrogen? I hated taking birth control when I was younger because of the way it made me feel and I am concerned estrogen will be the same. Thank you!
Speaking of Women's Health Named Best Women's Health Blog of 2018
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PlushCare selected the Speaking of Women's Health column as one of the top 10 women's health blogs in 2018.

White Chocolate Crème Brulee
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Fancy, but have no fear as you can make this infamous dessert with my simple version- all the indulgence without the bulge! Romance in the air!
This recipe is from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC® Too Hot in the Kitchen.
For the First Time, a Drug is Indicated Specifically for BRCA-Mutated Breast Cancer
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the approval of olaparib (Lynparza, AstraZeneca) to include the treatment of metastatic breast cancer in patients who carry the specific inherited BRCA mutation. These patients can be identified by using the FDA-approved genetic test, BRAC Analysis CDx (Myriad Genetic Laboratories). About 10% to 15% of patients with any type of breast cancer have a BRCA mutation, the agency notes. Olaparib acts as an inhibitor of the enzyme…

Hormonal Birth Control And Breast Cancer – Is There a Risk For You?
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Read medical breast specialist Dr. Holly Pederson and OB-GYN resident Dr. Sarah Hershman's column on the recent research on hormonal birth control and breast cancer risk.
Egg-Preserving Hysterectomy Raises Heart Risks later, Study Indicates
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Women who undergo hysterectomy before age 35 may face significantly higher long-term heart risks, even if their ovaries are preserved, a study found. The research by experts at Mayo Clinic focused on more than 2,000 US women who had their uterus removed but left their ovaries intact -- widely considered the most desirable option if possible because it prevents a woman from entering early menopause.

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
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Make my easy Chicken and sausage gumbo wherever you live to enjoy a good Cajun recipe. The browned flour replaces the traditional roux as a thickening and flavor agent. The gumbo freezes well. This recipe is from Holly Clegg's trim&TERRIFIC® Gulf Coast Favorites cookbook.

At Home Beauty Tips for the New Year!
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Read Women's Health Fellow, Dr. Sabrina Sikka's column on cost-effective health and beauty tips that you can do in the comfort of your own home!

Top 10 Women’s Health Advances and News Stories
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Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker’s year end highlight column with the latest and greatest in women’s health.
Urinary Tract Infection and Vaginal Atrophy
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I am 66 years old, relatively healthy. Lately, I have problems with vaginal smell. Sometimes when I use the bathroom either I smell, or my urine smells. This changes hourly or daily. What can it be and who do I see? On occasion it hurts terribly when I do urinate, and then the next time it’s fine.

Virtual Office Visits Vs In-Person Appointments
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Read Nurse Alecia Parks, RN column about different types of Health Care Providers and when to be seen in person or even virtually!
Maintaining Vaginal pH Levels
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I’m 46 years old and have recently been told by my Primary Care Physician that I am post-menopausal. As a result, it’s been hard maintaining vaginal pH levels.
I’ve developed an odor that is not related to any infection. I’ve been told to try probiotics, but I’m not sure which ones to use to address the issue. Do you have any suggestions on what types of probiotics (or prebiotics) I can try?
USPSTF Releases Statement on Hormone Therapy for Prevention of Chronic Conditions in Postmenopausal Women
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The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has published its recommendation against the use of combined estrogen and progestin and of estrogen alone in women with prior hysterectomy for the prevention of chronic conditions in postmenopausal women (a D recommendation).