Women's Health

Testosterone Predominance Increases Prevalence Of Metabolic Syndrom

As testosterone progressively dominates the hormonal milieu during the menopausal transition, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome increases.

Single Abortion Not A Threat To Women's Mental Health

There is no credible evidence that a single elective abortion of an unwanted pregnancy in and of itself causes mental health problems for adult women.

Low-Income, Minority Women Face Health Disparities In California

Low-income and minority women in California are more likely to be in poor health, obese and uninsured than whites and higher-income women.

Life-Saving Campaign Targets Women In South West

An intensive campaign will begin tomorrow in the South West region to save women’s lives through screening for cervical cancer.

Why Women Lie: Survey Says It's The Pressure

Beyond the happy façade– women still feel undue pressure to keep up despite the economic downturn.

Metabolic Syndrome Prevalence Increased During Menopausal Transition

As testosterone progressively dominates the hormonal milieu during the menopausal transition, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome increases.

Removing Healthy Ovaries In Premenopausal Women

For premenopausal women, the decision of whether to undergo a hysterectomy - removal of the uterus - is a challenging one.

Too Much, Too Little Sleep Increases Ischemic Risk In Postmenopausal Women

Postmenopausal women who regularly sleep more than nine hours a night may have an increased risk of ischemic stroke.

Guidelines Against Breast Self-Examination May Endanger Women’s Health

New guidelines recommending that women not perform breast self-examinations (BSEs) could seriously endanger women’s health and lead to later detection of breast cancers in some women, says Marisa Weiss, M.D., president and founder of Breastcancer.org and a leading breast cancer oncologist. These guidelines do not reflect a new point of view, but they are still very bad advice.

Risks Associated With Oral Contraceptives For Black Women

Black women taking low-dose oral contraceptives have a risk of side effects that can lead to heart disease and diabetes.