Menopausal Symptoms May Last 7 or More Years
Frequent vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause lasted longer than thought, especially among blacks. Medscape Medical News …read more
Eating disorders linked with financial difficulties in female students
Experiencing financial difficulties at university may increase the risk of female students developing an eating disorder, according to new research from the University of Southampton and Solent NHS… …read more
Hot flashes, night sweats ‘last for at least 7 years during menopause’
Up to 75% of women going through menopause experience hot flashes and night sweats. Now, a new study finds many women may experience these symptoms frequently for at least 7 years. …read more
Hormone Replacement Therapy May Increase Ovarian Cancer Risk
Although the risk associated with hormone replacement therapy was greatest with recent use, some excess risk remained years after stopping, according to a large meta-analysis. Medscape Medical News …read more
Cell-Free DNA Test Most Accurate for Trisomy 21 Screening
Screening for Down syndrome by analyzing cell-free DNA (cfDNA) in maternal blood has a higher detection rate and lower false-positive rate than other screening approaches, the authors of a new meta-analysis conclude. Reuters Health Information …read more
Low Uterine Sarcoma Rates Among Women Undergoing Leiomyomata Surgery
Uterine sarcoma rates are quite low among women undergoing surgery for uterine leiomyomata, especially women younger than 50 years, researchers report. Reuters Health Information …read more