The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) Trial Team Gerardo Heiss, MD; Robert Wallace, MD; Garnet L. Anderson, PhD; Aaron Aragaki, MS; Shirley A. A. Beresford, PhD; Robert Brzyski, MD; Rowan T. Chlebowski, MD; Margery Gass, MD; Andrea LaCroix, PhD; JoAnn E. Manson, MD; Ross L. … [Read more...] about Health Risks and Benefits 3 Years After Stopping Randomized Treatment With Estrogen and Progestin
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Endocrinologist Association Encourages HRT in Younger Women
When I first read this report, I was reminded of that classic 50's cigarette commercial that featured a lab-cloaked “DOCTOR” (Queue Heavenly Chorus) and asked, ”What cigarette do you smoke, Doctor?” Hey if a Camel® is good enough Doctors, surely cigarette smoke is safe? Right! … [Read more...] about Endocrinologist Association Encourages HRT in Younger Women
HRT Linked With Ovarian Cancer
The latest in a series of health scares associated with Hormone Replacement Therapy Women on hormone replacement therapy have a 20 per cent higher risk of dying from ovarian cancer, says a new report. The research, from the authoritative Million Women study, suggests that … [Read more...] about HRT Linked With Ovarian Cancer
Medicalization of Women’s Natural Cycles Profitable for BARR Share-Holders
“Pill Pimp” Market Strategy Targets Women At Every Stage Of Life Once again, Leslie Botha has been proven to be an accurate soothsayer. In her radio program, on her website and in her seminars, Leslie has pointed out that, Big Pharma is mirroring the successful marketing … [Read more...] about Medicalization of Women’s Natural Cycles Profitable for BARR Share-Holders
Substantial Increase in Breast Cancer Risk From Combination Hormone
Nothing Changes, Unless SOMETHING Changes I first read this report in late 2003. I feel the information is still relevant, particularly with the media-marketing buzz around the 'convenience of menstrual suppression' becoming more pervasive. In one of her more cynical … [Read more...] about Substantial Increase in Breast Cancer Risk From Combination Hormone