_ Women's Health and Wellness Breast Reconstruction Has Come a Long Way By Sondra Forsyth article The ancient Egyptians described breast cancer in papyrus writings as far back as 1600 B.C. Over the following centuries, many … Read More→
_ Women's Health and Wellness A Safer Version of Vaginal Mesh By Jane Farrell article Scientists from the University of Sheffield in the UK have developed a material that could be used as an alternative … Read More→
_ Women's Health and Wellness Cleaning Your House Is Comparable to Smoking When It Comes to Decreasing Your Lung Function By Sondra Forsyth article According to a February 2018 release from the American Thoracic Society, women who work as cleaners or regularly use cleaning … Read More→
_ Women's Health and Wellness Stroke Risk Factors Unique to Women Identified By Sondra Forsyth article Stroke disproportionately affects more women than men. It is the third leading cause of death in women in the United … Read More→
_ Breast cancer Women's Health and Wellness Breast Reconstruction: Why Going Out-of-Network Might Work for You By Sondra Forsyth article A diagnosis of breast cancer turns a woman’s life upside down. Despite roiling emotions, she must make crucial decisions about … Read More→
_ Women's Health and Wellness Rejuvenating Your Breasts: Is Restorative Surgery Right for You? By Sondra Forsyth article Pregnancy and breastfeeding take a toll on women’s breasts. So does extreme weight gain and loss, smoking, aging, and excessive … Read More→
_ Women's Health and Wellness Are Women Really Under-Represented in Clinical Trials? By Sondra Forsyth article Several studies have reported a lack of gender diversity in clinical trials, with trials including mostly adult males; however, a … Read More→
_ Women's Health and Wellness Inadequate Regulation for Vaginal Mesh Products Has Exposed Women to Unnecessary Harms By Sondra Forsyth article Inadequate regulatory processes for vaginal mesh products used to treat stress incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse have exposed women to … Read More→
_ Overactive Bladder (OAB) & Incontinence What Don't We Know About Bladder Control? By Sondra Forsyth article Nearly 40 percent of older women and up to 35 percent of older men live with distressing urinary symptoms, including … Read More→
_ Women's Health and Wellness Tips for Success this National WomenΓÇÖs Health & Fitness Day By Sondra Forsyth article Wednesday, September 27, 2017 is National WomenΓÇÖs Health & Fitness Day. Held on the last Wednesday each September, the day … Read More→
_ Hormone therapy Menopausal Hormone Therapy Not Associated with Mortality or Deaths from Cardiovascular Disease By Jane Farrell article The Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) hormone therapy trials tested the most common formulations of hormone therapy – estrogen and progestin, … Read More→
_ Menopause Depression and Menopause By Jane Farrell article Experts from the London Women’s Centre tell you how to handle the depression that too often occurs with menopause: Women … Read More→
_ Medical Research Women's Health and Wellness The Real Reason Why Female Fertility Decreases After Age 35. It's Not What You Think. By Jane Farrell article Age is the single most important factor affecting a womanΓÇÖs chances of getting pregnant and delivering a healthy child A … Read More→
_ Medical Research Women's Health and Wellness Here's How Doctors are Moving Beyond Traditional IVF By Jane Farrell article The first successful in-vitro fertilization (IVF) baby was born almost four decades ago. Since then, IVF has become the gold … Read More→
_ Menopause Vaginal Atrophy: How to Reduce Vaginal Dryness after the Menopause By Sondra Forsyth article By Dr┬áDemetri C Panayi and Dr Pandelis Athanasias of the London WomenΓÇÖs Centre Vaginal atrophy (also known as atrophic vaginitis … Read More→
_ Breast cancer Breast Cancer Survivors: You Don't Have to Live with Unsatisfactory Implants By Sondra Forsyth article Among breast cancer patients who opt for breast reconstruction, 80% undergo implant-based breast reconstruction. Studies by implant manufacturers, however, show … Read More→
_ Urinary Tract Infection UTI Probably Caused by Bacterial Infection, Even When Tests Are Negative By Sondra Forsyth article The majority of women suffering with pain when urinating, or needing to urinate often or urgently probably do have a … Read More→
_ Women's Health and Wellness The Social Costs of Smell Loss in Older Women By Sondra Forsyth article A 2017 study of older U.S. adults conducted by researchers from the Monell Center in Philadelphia and collaborating institutions reports … Read More→