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A recent study presented at the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) 2012 annual meeting, found eating more soy was associated with larger reductions in menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes among women who were able to convert soy to a compound called equol.

By Dr. Erika Schwartz and Dr. David Brownstein

Don't buy into the compound pharmacy hysteria; they play a vital role.

Compounding pharmacies, an integral way Americans get their medications, are facing intense scrutiny following a deadly meningitis outbreak.

Often thought to be a man’s problem, heart attacks kill more than 260,000 women annually in the United States: more than the number that die from breast cancer, the flu, or in motor vehicle accidents.  Every year since 1994, heart disease has killed more US women than men and is the leading cause of disability among women. 

A new study suggests that women who receive hormone replacement therapy early following menopause have a lower risk of mortality and heart disease, without any increased risk of cancer, DVT or stroke.

New research finds low-dose hormone treatment early in menopause made women feel better and did not seem to increase cardiovascular risk during the four-year study.  This is good news for women considering short-term use to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes.

We’ve compiled a list of our top online menopause resources to help you navigate through this life transition with the correct information to help you understand the symptoms, treatments available and connect with other like-minded women to share your experiences.

North American Menopause Society (NAMS) - the leading non-profit scientific organization devoted to promoting women's health and quality of life through an understanding of menopause.

A new study suggests women who experience early menopause are twice as likely to suffer from coronary heart disease and stroke.

The study, published in the journal Menopause, reported the association is the same in a variety of different ethnic backgrounds and is separate from conventional heart disease and stroke risk factors.

By:  Dr. Jacquelyn Paykel, MD, FACOG

The term estrogen dominance (ESD) refers to a relative deficiency of progesterone in relation to estrogen levels in the body.  Symptoms of estrogen dominance include:

In 2002, the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study was halted because it found the risks of hormone-replacement therapy outweighed the benefits.   

Weight gain after menopause is one the most common complaints associated with this natural life transition.   Despite their best efforts, many women simply can’t seem to shed those extra pounds.  No matter how much exercise or dieting they do, their weight keeps on increasing.