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Caregiver Village, an online community….

October 22nd, 2011 No comments

At Caregiver Village, we’re here to serve the needs and concerns of today’s caregivers. Its a place to connect with other people who face similar challenges, obtain valuable resources, share journal entries and read those of others about caregiving journeys. Visitors can meet well-known authors and participate in their book clubs and play our Village Chronicles game, for learning or just for fun.  The Village Chronicles is an entertaining on-line mystery adventure story that integrates caregiving situations into a game-like atmosphere. You can connect with your friends, find links to valuable resources within Caregiver Village, solve puzzles, achieve ranks, and earn badges. It’s a learning experience that is engaging and fun.

Learn more at:  http://www.caregivervillage.com/social-media

November Discussion Topic: Memory Loss/Dementia and Menopause

November 9th, 2010 2 comments

Is it the beginning of dementia or just another symptom of menopause?  Are hormones the answer or part of the problem?

If you are age 35 + this question has probably entered your mind… Is menopause affecting my memory or am I starting to have symptoms of dementia?

Menopausal women often complain of clouded thinking, forgetfulness, and difficulty concentrating; some even wonder if this is the beginning of Alzheimer’s disease. Fluctuating hormone levels could be what are causing these symptoms, so is hormone replacement the answer or part of the problem?

A report released 10/14/10 called The Shriver Report: A Woman’s Nation Takes on Alzheimer’s found that 10 million American women either have Alzheimer’s or are caring for someone with the disease. This report not only shines a light on the disease, but it reignites a fire to the hormone therapy controversy.  Read more…

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New report from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) regarding estrogen plus progestin hormone therapy and breast cancer.

October 30th, 2010 No comments

 There was a report from the WHI that focused on breast cancer cases and risk of dying associated with the use of common hormones used in menopause….Prempro (combined conjugated equine estrogens and medroxyprogesterone acetate).   The study consisted of an average treatment time of 5.6 years and followed patients for an average of 11 years.

The new data relates to the risk of dying from breast cancer.  The study showed an extra 1 to 2 deaths from breast cancer per 10,000 women per year.  Specifically, for every 10,000 women in the study who were randomized to placebo, there were 1.3 deaths from breast cancer per year. For every 10,000 women randomized to combined hormone therapy, there were 2.6 deaths from breast cancer per year.  

Importantly, these results apply to the use of the combination of estrogen and progestin and not to estrogen alone. Therefore, for women who have had a hysterectomy and taking only estrogen…these results do not apply.  Similarly, the study did not study all types of hormone therapy.  Neither estradiol products or progesterone products were studied….therefore, no conclusion can be drawn about these products.  Read more…

A Womens’ Nation Takes on Alzheimer’s Disease

October 19th, 2010 No comments

In women, estrogen loss found in the perimenopausal and menopausal transition can sometimes mimic symptoms of more serious illnesses, like Alzheimer’s Disease. Estrogen influences language skills, mood, attention, and a number of other functions in addition to memory. Estrogen related cognitive deficits may be differentiated from those associated with other conditions through a careful history, examination and testing, so see you doctor soon. Early differential diagnosis and treatment is key to delay the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease.


For more information visit

http://www.alz.org/shriverreport/index.html

Breast Cancer Prevention

September 28th, 2010 No comments

A timely and well written book is now available as a free download.  Written by Dr. Aaron Tabor, it offers evidence based medical tips about helping to prevent breast cancer.  I would highly recommend reading this book to all patients.  The book is available for download at no cost:

 http://www.fightBCnow.com

 The book empowers one to fight cancer proactively through diet and lifestyle changes based on the latest medical research. For example, switching  to a low-glycemic diet can reduce relative risk by over 250%.   Doctors don’t have time to share this information with their patients so it is critical that we educate others now.

John A. Sunyecz, M.D.

The Perimenopause Explained

September 14th, 2010 2 comments

The perimenopause is a confusing time for women. The perimenopause is a distinct transition between the reproductive years and cessation of menses. This article will hopefully help to explain and offer treatment options for this often frustrating transition. The World Health Organization defines the onset of the perimenopause as the beginning of menstrual cycle changes. Early perimenopause changes include the first break in regular cycling of menses. Late perimenopause is classified after missing 3 to 11 months of menses, while menopause is reached after 12 months of no menstrual flow. Women usually notice the onset of perimenopause symptoms during their 40’s and irregularities usually persist for approximately 5 years.

The range of perimenopause symptom duration may be quite variable, from 2 to 8 years, or even longer. In general, the later in life that perimenopause symptoms begin, the shorter the transition to menopause. The hormonal changes taking place probably represent the major cause of symptoms experienced. These changes can produce many symptoms that are traditionally thought to only occur after menopause.

Contrary to popular belief, the perimenopause may be associated with elevations of estrogen levels. However, these elevations are generally followed by abrupt falls in estrogen levels. The constantly changing hormone levels of the perimenopause can precipitate significant hot flashes and night sweats. The ‘peaks and valleys’ of estrogen production during the hormonal ‘roller coaster’ invariably contribute to these symptoms. Other medical conditions commonly seen during the perimenopause years that can mimic these symptoms are thyroid irregularities and diabetes.

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Do calcium supplements increase the risk of heart disease?

August 11th, 2010 No comments

Recent media reports reviewed a study from New Zealand that concluded calcium supplements increase the risk of heart attacks among subjects.  To verify the link between calcium supplements and heart attacks, researchers at the University of Auckland studied the records of 12,000 people, both male and female, who had previously joined 11 separate clinical trials.   Participants (all over age 40) in this study from the British Medical Journal were given at least 500 mg of elemental calcium per day. The researchers concluded that calcium supplements increase the risk of myocardial infarction by about 30% over five years. 

This new study contradicts many previous studies that showed increased calcium intake did not affect cardiac health.  In fact, a study released in the July/August, 2010 Journal of the North American Menopause Society concluded that moderate doses of calcium plus vitamin D did not seem to alter the risk of future cardiovascular disease.  This study was part of the Women’s Health Initiative, and was a prospective study in which data was collected over seven years.  In contrast, the New Zealand study was meta-analysis type of study, which is considered an inferior type of study compared to a prospective study.  Read more…

MenopauseRx comments on Supplement Safety

August 9th, 2010 1 comment

Consumer Reports’ ‘Dirty Dozen’: 12 Risky Supplements
These Products May Do More Harm Than Good, Reviewers Warn
Aug. 3, 2010—
In 2009, Americans spent close to $27 billion on supplements — but some of them could be more harmful than good.

This topic was introduced on Good Morning America this week when Dr. Richard Besser discussed the “dirty dozen” supplement ingredients list released by Consumer Reports…

We suggest that you research whether you may be taking one or more of these “dirty dozen” products. As a consumer, you need to thoroughly investigate each and every supplement that you take. While it is important to review your supplement regimen with your doctor, remember, many physicians are not taught about natural products or supplements. If your physician is not knowledgable about your supplements, don’t hesitate to discuss with your pharmacist. Below is a list of the 12 products mentioned in the report.

1. Aconite
2. Bitter Orange
3. Chaparral
4. Colloidal Silver
5. Coltsfoot
6. Comfrey
7. Country Mallow
8. Germanium
9. Greater Celandine
10. Kava
11. Lobelia
12. Yohimbe
Source: Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, Professional Version, June 2010

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Natural Menopause Remedies

July 18th, 2010 2 comments

Menopause symptoms may begin several years before your periods actually end and last for several months or several years after that. Women usually notice the beginning of perimenopause symptoms in their 40’s and irregularities usually persist for approximately five years. The average age of actual menopause in the U.S. is around 51.   As women go through these steps, it is important to remember that the “change” called menopause is a natural, normal phase of female development. It is not a disease process. While we speak of symptoms and treatments, those are only comfortable terms to describe what you may be feeling and what you can do about it. While women may be scared and frustrated by what’s happening, they should not consider themselves sick as they go through this transition.   At the same time, women may have important questions about the effects of changing hormones on their body and about illnesses that may become more likely with increasing age.  Natural and complimentary products are widely used during the perimenopause and menopause transition, with varying degrees of clinical and/or safety data.  Below is a review of some of the most popular natural products used today.

 Read on for information about the most commonly used natural products during the menopause transition.

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Are Current Vitamin D Recommendations Outrageously Low?

July 5th, 2010 2 comments

At MenopauseRx we do a lot of groundwork to review thousands of research studies. We bring you the newest and most pertinent information for your menopausal health. We know you will find this information enlightening, so much so that it may change the way you think about Vitamin D supplementation.

Numerous studies have linked low vitamin D levels with: Cancer, Depression, Osteoporosis, Heart Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Type 1 Diabetes, Rhuematoid Arthritis, Seasonal Affective Disease

With all this research… why are the government recommendations outrageously low at 200 – 400 IU. Studies suggest that blood levels associated with disease prevention may be 5X to 10X the current recommendations.

To learn more read…

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/11180df8-beaa-11de-b4ab-00144feab49a.html