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Fertility-Saving Measures as Good as Aggressive Treatment for Ovarian CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
For younger women with ovarian cancer, aggressive treatment can end reproductive ability. But a new study from the journal Cancer found that saving the uterus or one ovary of a young woman with early-stage ovarian cancer can preserve her fertility without compromising survival. This is good news for the 17 percent of U.S. women diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 40 or younger. (Source: Women's Health News - Medical University Of South Carolina)
Source: Women's Health News - Medical University Of South Carolina - October 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news

Another Reason to Talk with Your Doctor about Hormone Replacement TherapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A new study shows that women diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer may have a higher risk for dying if they use estrogen plus progestin hormone replacement therapy (HRT). (Source: Women's Health News - Medical University Of South Carolina)
Source: Women's Health News - Medical University Of South Carolina - September 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news

Lower Weight Urged for Obese Women Planning PregnancyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Obese moms-to-be should limit their weight gain during pregnancy to between 11 and 20 pounds to safeguard their health and that of their baby, say experts. at MUSC (Source: Women's Health News - Medical University Of South Carolina)
Source: Women's Health News - Medical University Of South Carolina - August 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news

Experts Discuss Pros and Cons of Fish during PregnancyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Women who are pregnant should include fish in their diet for optimal maternal health and fetal growth and development. That much health experts agree on. at MUSC (Source: Women's Health News - Medical University Of South Carolina)
Source: Women's Health News - Medical University Of South Carolina - July 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news

Heart Concerns Linked to Premature DeliveryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Factors that affect a woman's reproductive health can also have an effect on her heart, new research shows. at MUSC (Source: Women's Health News - Medical University Of South Carolina)
Source: Women's Health News - Medical University Of South Carolina - June 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news

Middle-Aged Women Who Drink Alcohol May Have Increased Cancer RiskEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Research involving more than a million middle-age women finds that even moderate drinking raises risks for breast, liver, and other cancers. The report is published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. (Source: Women's Health News - Medical University Of South Carolina)
Source: Women's Health News - Medical University Of South Carolina - May 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news

'Bio-identical' Hormone Therapy QuestionedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
They are marketed as "bio-identical" hormones or "bio-identical hormone replacement therapy," and they claim to do everything from helping menopausal women lose weight to preventing senility. They are touted as safer and sometimes even more effective than conventional hormone-replacement therapy. But the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that these claims are "unproven" and that the products are "potentially dangerous." (Source: Women's Health News - Medical University Of South Carolina)
Source: Women's Health News - Medical University Of South Carolina - April 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news

Egg Donation Risks and Benefits ReportedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
According to a study that examines the long-term effects of egg donation, women who choose to donate eggs to help infertile couples should be aware of both the psychological and physical risks associated with the procedure (Source: Women's Health News - Medical University Of South Carolina)
Source: Women's Health News - Medical University Of South Carolina - March 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news

Fertility Problems and Secondhand Smoke LinkedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Researchers have found that women exposed to second hand smoke, either as adults or children, were significantly more likely to face fertility problems and suffer miscarriages. (Source: Women's Health News - Medical University Of South Carolina)
Source: Women's Health News - Medical University Of South Carolina - February 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news