Posts Tagged ‘menopause’

SMOKING AND THE MENOPAUSE

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

By Kate Spicer from the stop smoking charity QUIT.

This article was included in issue 49 (Summer 2011) of The Menopause Exchange newsletter.

Currently about 10 million adults in the UK smoke cigarettes and approximately 21% of women are smokers. Most women know smoking can cause lung cancer, heart disease and premature death, but the effects on your menopausal symptoms and bones are also important. The good news is it’s never too late to quit smoking and the sooner you do it, the greater the benefit. (more…)

THE MENOPAUSE EXCHANGE ARTICLE EXCERPT

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

Here is an excerpt from an article from The Menopause Exchange newsletter – issue 49 (Summer 2011).

HERBS AT THE MENOPAUSE

By research associate Alyson Huntley PhD.

Over-the-counter (OTC) herbal products are one of the most popular choices of complementary therapies for women who are experiencing menopausal symptoms. However, it’s important to consider certain factors before taking herbal products. Whilst the regulation of OTC herbals has improved recently, it’s still possible to buy products of unknown quality, particularly over the internet. It’s advisable to buy herbal products from trusted sources and to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. (more…)

CONTINUOUS COMBINED HRT

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

By Dr Nuttan Tanna, pharmacist consultant, women’s health and older people.

This article was included in issue 49 (Summer 2011) of The Menopause Exchange newsletter.

In  Greek, the word ‘menopause’  means the last menstrual period. The average age for a natural menopause is considered to be 51, but individually in women the menopause can occur at any time between the ages of 45 to 55. The menopause is a natural event and signifies the end of the reproductive phase. (more…)

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