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Women risk their lives by failing to take breast cancer drugs

Breast cancer patients are risking their lives by failing to take the tamoxifen they are prescribed, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Cancer.

12 Nov 2008

Reduced risk for pre-eclampsia among women who have aborted

Women who have had two or more induced abortions have a reduced risk of pre-eclampsia by 60 %.

12 Nov 2008

Taking calcium and vitamin D supplements does not reduce breast cancer risk

Taking calcium and vitamin D supplements does not reduce breast cancer incidence in postmenopausal women, according to data from a randomized, doubled-blind, placebo-controlled trial published online November 11 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

11 Nov 2008

Scientists create therapy programme to treat depression in women in developing countries

Although depression is a major health problem world-wide, experts say its impact is greatest in developing countries where 80% of the population live. Often there are no resources available to treat sufferers.

11 Nov 2008

Study looks at sexual and intimate relationships after breast cancer

An Indiana University study found that young, female breast cancer survivors often suffer from sexual and intimate relationship issues and are interested in using sexual enhancement products to treat these problems.

11 Nov 2008

Obese women more impulsive

According to the latest research obese women are more impulsive than other females but this does not apply to obese men.

11 Nov 2008

History of serious mental illness linked to stillborn babies

New research has revealed that women with a history of serious mental illness are much more likely to have babies that are stillborn or die within the first month of life.

10 Nov 2008

Study improves recovery for mothers with depression

Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed a therapy programme to treat depression in women in developing countries.

10 Nov 2008

Testosterone patches charge up older women's sex

According to research by an international team of scientists testosterone could recharge the sex lives of older women.

10 Nov 2008

Social factors increase risk of pre-eclampsia and pregnancy-induced hypertension

Several factors, such as older age and high weight gain, are known risk factors for pre-eclampsia and other pregnancy-related blood pressure disorders.

10 Nov 2008

Psychiatric illness linked to stillbirth and newborn deaths

Women with a history of serious mental illness are much more likely to have babies that are stillborn or die within the first month of life, new research reveals.

From The University of Manchester 10 Nov 2008

Chronic kidney disease and women's sexuality and gynecologic health

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) exacts a significant toll on a woman's sexuality and gynecologic health. The various effects of kidney failure and its treatments on women's sexual health from adolescence through menopause will be the topic of an in-depth series of presentations at the American Society of Nephrology's 41st Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

8 Nov 2008

Maternal and fetal outcomes in kidney donors are similar to non-donors

When a woman contemplates donating a kidney, she need not worry about any potential health risks it might pose to a future pregnancy, according to a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 41st Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

8 Nov 2008

Testosterone effective treatment for low libido in postmenopausal women

An international study showed testosterone, when used with no other hormone therapy, is an effective treatment for low libido in postmenopausal women.

7 Nov 2008

Improving quality of life after breast cancer treatment

Opting for less damaging treatments, staying active and learning about the warning signs of lymphedema: that's how women with breast cancer can avoid developing chronic lymphedema, according to the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG).

7 Nov 2008

Caesarean sections do not reduce hepatitis C transmission

Planned Caesarean sections do not help to reduce the chances of a pregnant mother with Hepatitis C (HCV) transmitting the infection to her unborn baby, according to new scientific findings by the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin and University College Dublin.

7 Nov 2008

Migraines associated with lower risk of breast cancer

Women who suffer from migraines may take at least some comfort in a recent, first-of-its-kind study that suggests a history of such headaches is associated with a significantly lower risk of breast cancer. Christopher I. Li, M.D., Ph.D., and colleagues at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center report these findings in the November issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention.

6 Nov 2008

SWHR asks young women to be aware of smoking dangers in face of new marketing tactics

Society for Women’s Health Research President and CEO Phyllis Greenberger, M.S.W., issued the following statement in response to the decision of Philip Morris USA to introduce pink “Purse Packs” for some Virginia Slims cigarette brands by early 2009.

6 Nov 2008

Gail model no better than coin flip in predicting risk of breast cancer

A statistical model commonly used to predict the risk of breast cancer in women was not accurate when used to evaluate women with atypical hyperplasia, according to a new Mayo Clinic study published in the Oct. 14, 2008, issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

6 Nov 2008

A new review of breast cancer prevention strategies in the U.S.

A new review outlines potential pharmaceutical, dietary, surgical, and other approaches to reducing the risk of breast cancer among women in the United States, and examines the evidence for specific recommendations.

6 Nov 2008