The menopause experts that represent Speaking of Women's Health and work in the Cleveland Clinic Center for Specialized Women's Health have always individualized assessment and care for their patients. Their message to patients is there is no age limit for hormone therapy and every woman deserves treatment no matter their age!New study suggests the benefits and risks of women aged older than 65 years taking hormone therapy differ greatly depending on type, route, and dose prescribed.After the…

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April is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month to bring attention to the negative impact of stress. Women between the ages of 35-54 - who are likely to be juggling many roles - experience significantly higher stress than men. 

Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Holly Thacker, MD shares ways women can reduce their reaction to stressful situations and the importance of taking time for themselves.

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Divya Yogi-Morren, MD shares her personal experience with gestational diabetes and how women can lower their risk of a gestational diabetes diagnosis and help reduce the likelihood of developing chronic type 2 diabetes down the road.

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Dr. Ula Abed joins Host Dr. Holly Thacker on the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast to talk about the different thyroid disorders, the symptoms to look for and what treatments are available.

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Bayer today announced positive topline results of the Phase III study OASIS 3 evaluating the efficacy and long-term safety of the investigational compound elinzanetant versus placebo. In this study, elinzanetant successfully met the primary endpoint demonstrating statistically significant reduction in the frequency of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS, also known as hot flashes) from baseline to week 12 compared to placebo. The long-term safety profile observed over 52 weeks in the…

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Everything you need to know to prepare for the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8. Host Holly Thacker, MD shares important safety tips and how to protect your eyes and skin during this celestial event.

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New research suggests that taking calcium and vitamin D supplements together may be both beneficial and risky for postmenopausal women.The study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found that while women who took both supplements at the same time decreased their risk of dying from cancer, they also increased their chances of death due to cardiovascular disease.1According to Holly Thacker, MD, an internist at Cleveland Clinic who specializes in menopause and women’s health conditions,…

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Aesthetician Amanda Kanaan  joins Host Holly Thacker, MD on the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast to share what skincare tips to take day and night for flawless skin. 

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Divya Yogi-Morren, MD explains what Cushing’s syndrome is and how comedian Amy Schumer has brought much-needed attention to Cushing’s syndrome, an uncommon yet serious hormonal disorder that disproportionately impacts the female population.

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Low back pain can be disabling and tricky to deal with. 84% of adults undergo low back pain at some point in their lives. Host Holly Thacker, MD shares ways to treat back pain and when to know if it's sciatica pain. 

Those interested in spinal manipulative therapy or acupuncture treatment can schedule an appointment with one of the experts at the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine by calling 216-448-4325 (option 1). 

For rehabilitation exercise one can schedule an appointment with a rehabilitation 
specialist at the Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by calling 216-636-5860.

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Guest columnist Dr. Erik Modlo shares tips on how to de-stress after a busy day or even week.

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Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the U.S. Host Dr. Thacker discusses the new recommendations for colon cancer screening and sets the record straight on many common myths that surround colonoscopies.  

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One year after the Cleveland Clinic announced a clinical trial of the psychedelic drug LSD in treatment of anxiety disorders, it’s preparing for a new study on treating depression with psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient in so-called “magic” mushrooms.More than 50 sites have joined in the trial to research the drug’s impact on patients diagnosed with depression that hasn’t been resolved by other treatments, according to a news release from the clinic.Patients are expected to receive…

Theresa Callard-Moore, Ph.D. and Certified Sex Therapist shares how you can make sexual activity for more comfortable and pleasurable in her final column for the three-part series on sexual health.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared for marketing the first over-the-counter (OTC) continuous glucose monitor (CGM). The Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is an integrated CGM (iCGM) intended for anyone 18 years and older who does not use insulin, such as individuals with diabetes treating their condition with oral medications, or those without diabetes who want to better understand how diet and exercise may impact blood sugar levels. Importantly, this system is not for…

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Host Holly L. Thacker, MD interviews Stetson Thacker, PhD to learn more about genetic testing for cancer risk, how our genetics can help with weight loss and how to continue with your weight loss resolution with a few simple tips.

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Guest columnist Theresa Callard-Moore, Ph.D. shares everything you need and wanted to know about vaginal lubricants and moisturizers in her second column in a three-part series on sexual health in women.

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Kidney stones send half a million people to the emergency room every year. In most cases, stones pass through the body naturally, but some stones cause complications that may require additional medical and surgical treatment. 

Host Dr. Thacker talks through what can cause a kidney stone, the symptoms to look for, and what to do if the stone doesn't pass. At the end of the episode, Dr. Thacker shares how to prevent kidney stones with diet and lifestyle changes.

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New study suggests effectiveness of hormone therapy used alone or in conjunction with antidepressants to manage depressive symptoms during perimenopause and the early postmenopause years.