MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'gynecological'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:37:49 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3787132&cid=t_116989_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Flesbian-health-checks%2F 10 things lesbians should discuss with health care providers in recovery. Lesbians in recovery have just as much need for regular health checks as other people. The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) has listed 10 health care concerns lesbians should include in discussions with their physicians or other health care providers. The medical group ranks breast cancer as the top priority. Other necessary topics include depression, gynaecological cancer, diet and osteoporosis. "Many lesbians and far too many health professionals are not comfortable or do not know how to discuss health issues related to sexual orientation," said GLMA Executive Director Maureen S. O’Leary, R.N. Unfortunately, there are some health risks that are of greater concern to lesbians, and we nee... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3787132 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:44:00 +0100 3787132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3763063&cid=t_116989_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FKht2BdnVSpA%2F Vibrator Smile Two Indiana University studies conducted among nationally representative samples of adult American men and women show that vibrator use during sexual interactions is common, with use being reported by approximately 53 percent of women and 45 percent of men ages 18 to 60. Not only is vibrator use common, but the two studies also show that vibrator use is associated with more positive sexual function and being more proactive in caring for one’s sexual health. Men and Women use Vibrators Equally One study surveyed women. The other surveyed men. Both were published this week by the Journal of Sexual Medicine, a leading peer-reviewed journal in the area of urology and sexual health. “The study about women’s vibrator use affirms what many doctors and therapists h... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3763063 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:36:01 +0100 3763063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3182379&cid=t_116989_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F34QBmdZ-JrE%2F 10 things lesbians should discuss with health care providers The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) has listed 10 health care concerns lesbians should include in discussions with their physicians or other health care providers. The medical group ranks breast cancer as the top priority. Other necessary topics include depression, gynecological cancer, diet and osteoporosis. “Many lesbians and far too many health professionals are not comfortable or do not know how to discuss health issues related to sexual orientation,” said GLMA Executive Director Maureen S. O’Leary. Unfortunately, there are some health risks that are of greater concern to lesbians, and we need to make sure they are addressed.” “We know from research,” said O’Hanlan, “... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3182379 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 08:23:08 +0100 3182379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2702364&cid=t_116989_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FohfZ-a09TFg%2F Earlier this week, I posted about ovarian cancer and preserving fertility among women who are still in their childbearing years (Ovarian Cancer, Young Women & Fertility). But other than knowing that ovarian cancer is difficult to diagnose and it’s survival rate is not good because of the difficulty diagnosing it in the early stages, how much do you know about it? Ovarian cancer, one of the gynecological cancers, along with uterine, endometrial, cervical and vaginal cancers, affects mostly women over the age of 50, or post menopause. Younger women do develop ovarian cancer but it’s not as common. While doctors don’t know what causes ovarian cancer, they do know that fertility and menopause play a role, showed by the rising number of older women who develop it. Why is i... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2702364 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:03:51 +0100 2702364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561584&cid=t_116989_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fvibrator-use-is-ok-improves-sexual-health%2F Two Indiana University studies conducted among nationally representative samples of adult American men and women show that vibrator use during sexual interactions is common, with use being reported by approximately 53 percent of women and 45 percent of men ages 18 to 60. Not only is vibrator use common, but the two studies also show that vibrator use is associated with more positive sexual function and being more proactive in caring for one’s sexual health. Men and Women use Vibrators Equally One study surveyed women. The other surveyed men. Both were published this week by the Journal of Sexual Medicine, a leading peer-reviewed journal in the area of urology and sexual health. "The study about women’s vibrator use affirms what many doctors and therapists have known for ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561584 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:20:12 +0100 2561584 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2390259&cid=t_116989_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F06%2Fwomens-gynecological-exams-another-victim-of-the-troubled-economy%2F “… At Mother’s Day, a new survey from the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC), www.ovarian.org, reveals some startling facts about women’s health: more than 52 percent of women expect the economy will impact their gynecological health choices, in many cases delaying or skipping their annual gynecological exams altogether.” “… New Survey From National Ovarian Cancer Coalition [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2390259 Thu, 07 May 2009 04:08:50 +0100 2390259 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2173478&cid=t_116989_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2FNHs41mNxtEc%2F The puzzle of how some illnesses affect people of certain ethnic backgrounds differently than others continues to be a target of researchers. The latest study is on how African-American women fare with uterine cancer compared with their white peers. In this case, the findings are not ideal - they are more likely to die from uterine cancer. The study findings were published in the March 15 issue of Cancer. The study, done by Dr. Jason Wright, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and colleagues, involved almost over 80,000 women. According to a press release issued by the American Cancer Society, African-American women were 60 percent more likely to die from their tumors than white women and survival time periods were als... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2173478 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:52:50 +0100 2173478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2168083&cid=t_116989_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2FyipeTGTbBgc%2F Whenever a new technology becomes available, there are concerns about other effects it may have. In this case, there were concerns that new fertility drugs, gaining in popularity, could play a role in a woman developing ovarian cancer. This has been hard to investigate because of the theory that women who have difficulty conceiving could be already at a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer - so it would be difficult to tell if it was the infertility or the treatment that caused it. A new study, published yesterday in the BMJ found that there is no link between the two. Researchers studied almost 55 thousand women who visited infertility clinics in Denmark between the years 1963 to 1998. The women were followed for an average of 15 years to see if they developed cancer. The researchers... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2168083 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:47:25 +0100 2168083 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2138210&cid=t_116989_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2FBFRjDzFh4CY%2F It’s been a given that if a woman has endometrial cancer, part of the surgical treatment is removing the ovaries (an oopherectomy). But, according to a study of over 3000 women under the age of 45 years, published in the online Jan. 26 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology, researchers found after five years, there was  no difference in survival rate between  young women with early endometrial cancer who had oopherectomies and those who didn’t. Endometrial cancer is generally found in women around age 60 years and older, with there being only a 5% rate in women under 40 years old. ~~~ Tags: cancer blog, oopherectomy, oopherectomies, endometrial cancer, endometrial cancer in young women Share This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2138210 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:01:12 +0100 2138210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2101549&cid=t_116989_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2FdoRhIG29t2c%2F When a woman learns that she’s at high risk for developing ovarian cancer - a silent killer because symptoms are rarely noticed in the early stages - she has some decisions to make. One of those decisions is to have a preventative surgery, removing the fallopian tubes and ovaries, called a salpingo-oophorectomy. For those who decide to go ahead with the surgery, the hope is to eliminate the risk of ovarian cancer altogether. New research has shown, however, that some women still may develop ovarian cancer because when the fallopian tubes and ovaries are removed, there is the potential that some of the tissue is missed and left behind. If this happens, these bits of tissue are still at risk for becoming cancerous. That being said - having the surgery does lower the risks of developin... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2101549 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:47:57 +0100 2101549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2084349&cid=t_116989_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2FIobFqwlo1sM%2F Among the many studies researchers are doing to understand ovarian cancer risks, some are looking at the relationship between obesity and ovarian cancer. In a study, published in the most recent issue of the journal CANCER, researchers write that obesity may be a contributing factor to developing the cancer, with hormones playing the deciding factor. According to a recently issued press release: To investigate this issue, Dr. Michael F. Leitzmann of the National Cancer Institute and colleagues studied 94,525 U.S. women aged 50 to 71 years over a period of seven years. The researchers documented 303 ovarian cancer cases during this time and noted that among women who had never taken hormones after menopause, obesity was associated with an almost 80 percent higher risk of ovarian cancer. I... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2084349 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:56:02 +0100 2084349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2075091&cid=t_116989_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2FndLXnxnyim8%2F I remember working with a writer once, editing her work, as she writing about neck pain caused by disc problems. The uppermost part of the back and the neck are part of the cervical spine. Near the end of the article, she had written something about how the problem could ultimately cause cervical cancer. When I contacted her to tell her that the cervix and the cervical spine were totally unrelated, she became quite huffy and told me that she was well aware of the difference. The story still gives me a chuckle years later. Anyway, it’s Cervical Health Awareness Month and it has nothing to do with your spine! The United States Congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month and the National Cervical Cancer Coalition wants to make teen girls and women more aware of the he... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2075091 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:59:07 +0100 2075091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1952449&cid=t_116989_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2FIUoWjNdVqOk%2F Am I one of the few who reads a headline like this and thinks, wait a minute. Did I really read that? Yes - unfortunately, I did. Gardasil, a vaccine that protects against certain types of HPV infection, is a recommended vaccine in the US for girls aged 9 to 12 years old. According to statistics, 70% of cervical cancer is caused by two of the strains that are prevented by the Gardasil vaccine. So, for US residents, it’s recommended. As of August 1, 2008, however, all new female immigrants who are between 11 and 26 years old *MUST* receive the vaccine. Click here to read more. ~~~~~ Tags: cancer blog, gardasil, cervical cancer, HPV, HPV vaccine Share This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1952449 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:00:28 +0100 1952449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1943569&cid=t_116989_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2FzfbSr8bn-nY%2F Than anti-PHV vaccine that is being promoted heavily for teen girls should be given to boys too, say many people. HPV, or human papilloma virus, is responsible for genital warts. Although there are many types of HPV, two are responsible for 70% of cases of cervical cancer in women. Gardasil protects girls and young women against developing four strains of HPV, including the two responsible for most cervical cancers. The question from many is, if HPV is transmitted from boys to girls, from men to women, then boys should be vaccinated too. While researchers are working on finding out if this type of vaccine is good and safe for boys, we are left with the question: will boys get vaccinated? The only way a boy or man will ever know that they have been infected with HPV is if they develop genit... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1943569 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:10:47 +0100 1943569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939794&cid=t_116989_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2FGd4m-yJvzLw%2F Please take our Gardasil poll The controversial Gardasil vaccine, to prevent transmission of four types of human papillomavirus (HPV), two of which cause cervical cancer, has been given a prestigious pharmaceutical award, considered the Nobel prize of the pharma world, the the 2008 International Galien Prize. The prize is given for recognizing and promoting significant advances in pharmaceutical research. With so many people opposing the vaccine, what do you think about the prize? ~~ Tags: cancer blog, gardasil, HPV vaccine, cervical cancer, galien prize, international galien prize, pharmaceutical research, human papillomavirus Share This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939794 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:20:35 +0100 1939794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1930464&cid=t_116989_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2FtstJ8drYLh4%2F Have you ever heard that saying that polite people never discuss religion or politics at a dinner party? I think we need to add Gardasil, the HPV vaccine, to that list. Some people are so strongly for the vaccine for girls as young as 9 years old, while others say “over my dead body.” The arguments fly fast and furious when it comes to the safety, efficacy, and ethical issues of giving Gardasil to our children. You know, I have no idea what side of the fence I’m on. A couple of years ago, I was hired by an online health site to write about HPV and the vaccine’s availability, from both a young woman’s point of  view and a mother’s point of view (For Mothers and For Young Women). When I wrote the pieces, my daughter was 17 and I was thinking  I really wa... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1930464 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:46:51 +0100 1930464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1927923&cid=t_116989_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2Fns0K4lmIUNU%2F Ok, we know that most women don’t enjoy going to the doctor for a pelvic, or internal, exam. It’s not a glamorous position to be in, but - that Pap smear that you should get while you have your annual exam could save your life. A 15-minute doctor’s visit could spare you the heartache of being diagnosed with cervical cancer and all that comes with the diagnosis. What is a Pap test? The Pap test is named after Dr. Georgios Papanicolaou, who discovered a way to test the cells scraped from the cervix for unusual changes. The Pap test can tell not only cancerous cells, but abnormal ones that will develop into cancer years from now. Who should get the Pap test? All women should have Pap tests. Women who are 18 years old, even if not sexually active, should have their first Pap ... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1927923 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:01:32 +0100 1927923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1926731&cid=t_116989_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2FLmKLRkbgOwY%2F Early detection is the hallmark of increased survival of cancer, but the trick is to find how we can detect cancers in the early stages. Cervical cancer is one that can be caught quite early if women go for their regular Pap tests, which is designed to detect changes in the cells on the cervix. Pap smears can detect cells in their precancerous stages as well. According to the American Cancer Society, over 11,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer this year. That means that they will have cancer that is no longer superficial. Although this number is high, death from cervical cancer is dropping significantly as women are becoming more aware of the need for a Pap test. In fact, between the 1950s and the end of the century, cervical cancer deaths dropped... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1926731 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:04:29 +0100 1926731