Meet
the author
Susan Rako, MD
author of "The Hormone of
Desire"
 Interview & Book excerpt
hosted by Sue Spataro, RN, BSN
  Dr.
Rako discusses her thoughts on testosterone deficiency in women. The Hormone of Desire is
a very complete and thoughtful book. She separates the long held myths about testosterone
and women from the powerful reality. Women's sexuality is beginning to get the attention
it deserves and Dr. Rako's book is a long awaited and much anticipated resource.Pap Smear: Truths & Myths
  What does a Pap smear check for and
how often should it be done? Since cervical cancer affects over 15,000 women every year
and from this group 4,800 die, we need to have regular screening. There is a schedule
as to when and how often a woman should have a Pap smear. Find out more.
Ovarian Cancer Facts
Signs & Symptoms
of Ovarian Cancer
by Sue Spataro, RN, BSN
 Ovarian cancer is our most
deadliest gynecologic cancer. It ranks number 4 in the cause of cancer deaths in women.
Most of us have a less that 2% lifetime chance of developing ovarian cancer. But, every
year over 25,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. But once diagnosed with ovarian
cancer 75% of women will die within 5 years of their diagnosis. Early detection is the
key. How can you tell if you have it?
Facing more
weight
after a hysterectomy or after menopause?
Getting started with "The Menopause
Diet"
 In our
discussion groups, many people want to know the "secret" of "The Menopause
Diet." Dr. Gillespie understands, and she explains, in her book, why women gain
weight during perimenopause and menopause. The "secret" is that women are
different than men in how we use the food we eat. Here's a little more information how to
get started with the book and get FREE support in our Buddy System support group.
Find out 
What is PMS?
(Pre-Menstrual Syndrome)
symptoms,
causes & treatments
PMS or premenstrual syndrome is a regular pattern of physical and/or emotional
symptoms that can severe enough to disrupt your life. PMS can take many forms as are the
women who suffer from it. Find out about what symptoms are part of PMS, what causes them
and also ideas on what you can do about them from the experts in the field such as
Stephanie Bender author of PMS : Women Tell Women How
to Control Premenstrual Syndrome and Dr Bruce Bekkar author of Your Guy' Guide to Gynecology and more.
HotFlash FAQ:
HotFlashes and Breast
Cancer
What if you
can't take estrogen?
 
For women with breast cancer with hotflashes, taking estrogen
is not an acceptable form of therapy, because it can make the cancer worse. Loprinzi has
found Effexor to be the best non-hormonal therapy for women with hot flashes and breast
cancer. Not only did the participants in the study have less flashes, but they also
had a better sense of well-being and sleep better.
Find out more
Meet the Author
Hysterectomies and
Ovarian Removal:
What Every Woman Should Know:
The Ultimate Rape?
by Elizabeth Plourde
hosted by Sue Spataro, RN, BSN
interview & FREE excerpt
 The
Ultimate Rape is a comprehensive look at what it means to have a hysterectomy. Ms.
Plourde takes us along her personal journey, as bumpy and difficult as it is, to educate
us about what a hysterectomy really does to a woman. The interview features discussions on
the role of progesterone in women's health, the high rate of hysterectomy in our country
as well as the medical consequences of this procedure on bone health, high blood pressure
and more. The FREE excerpt also features a discussion on depression. Also learn more about
ovarian screening to help detect a problem before it's too late.
Ovarian Cancer
Facts
Signs & Symptoms
of Ovarian Cancer
by Sue Spataro, RN, BSN
Ovarian cancer is our most deadliest
gynecologic cancer. It ranks number 4 in the cause of cancer deaths in women. Most of us
have a less that 2% lifetime chance of developing ovarian cancer. But, every year over
25,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. But once diagnosed with ovarian cancer 75%
of women will die within 5 years of their diagnosis. Early detection is the key. How can
you tell if you have it?
 Health Byte: News from the Front
TVU's best to find ovarian cancer
TVU's cited as the best way to detect ovarian
cancer in Reuters news article. Recent research presented this week at a San Diego meeting
of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists suggesting that ultrasound may be that test.
Find out more.
OSP (Ovarian
Screening Project)
"News from the Front"
Mother and Daughter, Together Fight the Battle
"My name is Debbie Adams. My mom was
diagnosed with Ovarian cancer in May.She has and still is going through a horrible battle
of trying to save her life or at least live long enough to see her 6 grandchildren grow
up." Find out more
Save a Life - Yours!
The role of fertility
drugs & ovarian cancer.
by Sue Spataro, RN, BSN
Liz Tilberis, in her book No Time To Die,
chronicles her 6 year battle with ovarian cancer.  As
the editor of the fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar her book received much recognition; as
one of the few books about ovarian cancer it stands out. She illustrates the possible
connection between fertility drugs the increased chance of ovarian cancer. Her life could
have possibly been saved with the early use of a screening test that is ALREADY available
in most doctors offices but that most doctors will not tell you about and most insurance
companies will not pay for.
Find out more and save a life - YOURS! |
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