Low levels of Vitamin D in woman with Osteoporosis

The majority of women with osteoporosis have  low levels of vitamin D – an essential nutrient in building strong, healthy bones.
Vitamin D is essential for good bone health because it helps the body to absorb calcium.
But getting enough vitamin D isn’t always easy, especially if you avoid the sun.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
•    Vitamin D is [...]

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Small cancer risk after HRT

Among the many unanswered questions about hormones prescribed for menopause is whether a woman’s health risks change after she stops taking the pills. A new study shows that virtually all the benefits disappear but that a slightly higher risk for breast and other cancers persists for at least three years after stopping the drugs
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Postmenopausal hormone therapy no help for arthritis

Postmenopausal hormone therapy neither reduces the risk of rheumatoid arthritis nor eases the severity of the condition’s symptoms, researchers here reported.
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Rheumatology/Arthritis/tb/8563
There are some views that arthralgia is a widely reported symptom of menopuase and that HRT may reduce the effects. http://www.pjonline.com/editorial/19991106/education/menopause2.html

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Joint Pain during Menopause

It is undoubtedly the case that many women complain that the menopause brings an aching, creaking and discomfort, sometimes in many joints, as if a natural lubricating oil had been withdrawn.
Equally, a careful history will often reveal that women receiving oestrogen report an improvement in joint mobility and a reduction in discomfort. Thus, it is [...]

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Early Menopause

Early or premature menopause is defined as menopause before the age of 40. Premature ovarian failure, surgery, and chemotherapy may all result in early menopause. About one in a hundred women may experience early menopause; some may be teenagers or in their twenties. Symptoms of early menopause tend to be very similar to those of [...]

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Less Sex during Menopause

Apparrently about half of US womane over the age of 35 are having less sex during menopause.
The Menopause affects every women in a different way. Some find it very difficult and uncomfortable while a few seem to pass through it with no major problems. . One of the more unpleasant side effects can be vaginal [...]

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5 WAYS TO COMBAT THE MENOPAUSE

The hot flushes, night sweats, weight gain, libido loss, insomnia and psychological impact of the menopause can hit women hard.  Here are five things to try that may help:
1 Regular health checkups
You are at an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure around menopause and after, so it is vital to look [...]

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