Latest Conference Articles
Prophylactic Surgeries Prevent Two Gynecological Cancers In Women With Lynch Syndrome
September 9th 2007SGO
Women diagnosed with Lynch syndrome, a condition often associated with colon cancer, also are at high risk for endometrial and ovarian cancers - both of which can be eliminated by having a prophylactic hysterectomy and oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries), according to a study published by researchers from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in the Jan. 19 New England Journal of Medicine.
North American Menopause Society: Treasuring the Past – Shaping the Future
September 20th 2006The Menopause Society
Sixteen years since its inception, The North American Menopause Society has become the leading organization focused on promoting the health and quality of life for women through an understanding of menopause. The organization has experienced phenomenal growth through the years, and present-day NAMS leaders look to the future with confidence.
Menopause and Cocktails: Good for Patient/Good for Practice
September 20th 2006The Menopause Society
Hot flashes, itchy skin, mood swings, and memory lapses – when the symptoms of menopause and perimenopause appear, they create a barrage of questions in women's minds struggling to prepare for this life milestone. When will my periods completely disappear?
Menopause and Osteoporosis: Options for Treatment
September 20th 2006The Menopause Society
A lot of options are available for menopause treatment, options that can be tailored to each individual woman. Women do need to have some guidelines about menopause, what to expect, and what that means. At this stage of their life, many female patients visit their physician not just because of symptoms they’re experiencing that are troubling them, but also because of an overall concern about entering menopause.
