March 2017 -- A study published in the International Journal of Cancer suggests that the Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of estrogen-receptor-negative breast cancer, a postmenopausal form of the disease with a poor prognosis.

From time to time I experience very itchy skin on various parts of my body. Many times after showering or not.

Last night for no reason I could think of, my arms started to itch with that pin prick feeling. I slather with lotion all the time. A few times the itching has been so bad I have taken an antihistamine, which helped. Thank you.

I was reading the HPV article on speakingofwomenshealth.com, dated January 19th, 2017.

I have been diagnosed with HPV. How do I know what type I have? I have to have a follow up pap test in June.

I have a 59 year old female patient with many medical problems, including osteoporosis and history of stroke, was previously taking Provera/MPA 2.5 mg daily and estrace/estradiol orally 0.5 mg daily.

The Provera was stopped in December 2015, but Estrace was continued. The patient is wishing to restart Provera. Would you prescribe hormone therapy? Any alternatives?

Urinary incontinence is common, underreported, and undertreated. Primary care physicians should be comfortable discussing urinary incontinence with their female patients and managing it with conservative treatment.

ELIM SHIH, MD
Center for Specialized Women’s Health, Cleveland Clinic

HEATHER HIRSCH, MD
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus

HOLLY L. THACKER, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
Director, Center for Specialized Women’s Health, Department of

Study proves effectiveness of exercise in managing weight and hot flashes in postmenopausal women, even those who were previously sedentary

The North American Menopause Society

CLEVELAND, Ohio (February 15, 2017)—Talk to a woman in menopause and you’re likely to hear complaints about hot flashes and an inability to lose weight, especially belly fat. A new study shows how regular exercise can help reduce weight and control bothersome symptoms such as hot flashes, even in women who

Read Dr. Thacker’s column on risk factors for early menopause and issues associated with premature menopause and surgical menopause.

If you like guacamole, then wait until you try this avocado and edamame combination for a wonderful delicious and nutritious diabetic, vegetarian, avocado dip. Serve with fresh veggies or chips.

This recipe is from Holly Clegg’s trimandTERRIFIC® Eating Well To Fight Arthritis.

Find relief from sports-related injuries. Download our free Sports Injuries Treatment Guide to learn more about symptoms and treatments of common sports injuries, such as elbow problems, dislocations and fractures.

Find relief from common running injuries. Download our free Running Injuries Treatment Guide to learn more about symptoms, treatment and prevention of the most common overuse injuries.

Read Dr. Thacker’s column on the opiate addiction crisis and the overdose epidemic. Sadly, nowadays most everyone knows someone who has been affected by this scourge on our communities.

For young women undergoing bilateral oophorectomy, estrogen therapy effectively controls symptoms, lessens risk of disease, and reduces mortality. This review discusses how disturbingly, many women go untreated due to inappropriate fears regarding estrogen use.

List authored and from Fertility and Sterility, September 9, 2016.

Sept 2016 - Bilateral oophorectomy performed in women before they are menopausal induces surgical primary ovarian insufficiency, an acute and

Women with primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) have ovarian hormone deficiency and associated increased morbidity. This review discusses hormone replacement therapy options to improve the quality of life for women with POI.

List authored and from Fertility and Sterility, September 27, 2016.

Sept 2016 - Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a rare but important cause of ovarian hormone deficiency and infertility in women. In addition to causing infertility, POI is

January 23, 2017 - The risk of dying from cervical cancer might be much higher than experts previously thought, and women are encouraged to continue recommended cancer screenings.

Black women are dying from cervical cancer at a rate 77% higher than previously thought and white women are dying at a rate 47% higher, according to a new study that published in the journal Cancer on Monday.

The study found that previous estimates of cervical cancer death rates didn't

Read Dr. Lynn Simpson’s column on Human papillomaviruses (HPV) and the new 2017 recommendations regarding vaccination.

During the course of a lifetime, almost everyone will acquire some type of HPV infection, so you want to read this column!

The sultry blend of blackberry jam and balsamic vinegar infuse the chicken with unbeatable flavors while the caramelized onions make a slightly sweet, savory sauce. If you’re uncertain about jam with chicken, wait until you try the moist flavored chicken!

This recipe is from Holly Clegg’s trimandTERRIFIC® Too Hot in the Kitchen.

I have had two hysterectomy prolapse surgeries. However, they are both failed surgeries as the prolapse is back, stage 3.

I also just had a tibia fibia leg break 7 months ago, so I am weak in my pelvic and core muscles. Will this APEX help the prolapse? I don’t want any more surgeries and I want to be able to do things I use to.

I had a hemmorrhagic stroke in 2002 and have had urinary incontinence ever since. Would this be called an overactive bladder condition?

Activity Factor Table

Amount of Exercise/Activity Description TEE/ Maintenance Sedentary Little or no Exercise/ desk job TEE = 1.2 x BMR Lightly active Light exercise/ sports 1 – 3 days/ week TEE = 1.375 x BMR Moderately active Moderate Exercise, sports 3 – 5 days/ week TEE = 1.55 x BMR Very active Heavy Exercise/ sports 6 – 7 days/ week TEE = 1.725 x BMR Extremely

Read guest columnist Stetson T. Thacker, PhD's column on tips for effective and healthy weight loss.