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
Breaking News… on New Mammogram Recommendations
The medical staff at MenopauseRx, Inc. is more than a little surprised by the new recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). For the first time in 20 years, a government panel is telling women in there 40s to stop getting routine mammograms. The MenopauseRx staff is not alone in questioning these new guidelines.Many medical centers, breast cancer survivors, and thousands of health care providers, including doctors, are upset with these new recommendations.
“The new recommendations reduce women’s lives to numbers. The task force panel expressed concern that 1900 women age 40-49 will need to be screened with mammograms to save one life. That one life could be yours!”
See more at http://www.ez-llc.com/studio/eznewsletter/archive/9_248.htm
What are the Risk Factors for an underactive Thyroid (i.e. hypothyroidism)?
In the U.S., between 7 and 10% of the population over the age of 55 are affected by a thyroid disorder, with Caucasians more commonly affected than African-Americans. Females are 5-8 times more likely to have a thyroid disorder compared to men.
Hypothyroidism can be due to a variety of causes, including history of thyroid radiation, treatment for an overactive thyroid (Graves disease), removal of thyroid gland, and certain medications, such as lithium, amiodarone and iodine. The most common cause of hypothyroidism is a medical condition called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
What are the Symptoms of Hypothyroidism?
The symptoms of hypothyroidism can initially be very insidious. Some studies have found only 25-70% of elderly showing typical symptoms. A clinical exam does not establish the diagnosis in many cases. In fact, only 10% of patients with confirmed hypothyroidism were identified on a physical exam. The most important aspect of hypothyroidism is to be very cognizant regarding the subtle signs and symptoms that may develop. Alerting your physician to these signs and symptoms would allow laboratory testing to confirm the diagnosis.
Common symptoms include:
- dry skin
- hair loss
- cold intolerance
- confusion
- difficulty in concentrating
- constipation
- fatigue
- sluggishness
- hoarseness
- depression
- muscle cramps
- weight gain
- menstrual irregularities
Notice that many of these symptoms can easily be confused with menopause and perimenopause symptoms….Read on to help figure out how to diagnose a thyroid disorder.
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New eNewsletter Archive
MenopauseRx has created an easy to use archive of our latest newsletters for quick and easy review.
Here you’ll find past issues of our member’s only newsletters that contain news and study information related to your menopausal transition.
– To access the archive, click here.
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