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Is Menopausal Hormone Therapy Associated with Excess Risk for Ovarian Cancer?
- June 6, 2013
- Robert W. Rebar, MD
- Women's Health
Temporal analysis of ovarian cancer incidence before and after the initial report of WHI risk–benefit data suggests a possible relation.- Reviewing:
- Yang HP et al., J Clin Oncol 2013 May 6;:
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Bone Health in Women Who Discontinue Menopausal Hormone Therapy
- December 21, 2011
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Bone mineral density fell and fracture risk rose after HT cessation.- Reviewing:
- Karim R et al., Menopause 2011 Nov; 18:1172.
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Does Stopping HT Mean the End of a Good Night's Sleep?
- December 15, 2011
- Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, MD, MS
- Women's Health
Women were more likely to report sleeping poorly after discontinuing hormone therapy.- Reviewing:
- Tom SE et al., Menopause 2011 Nov; 18:1184.
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More Data on Hormone Therapy and the Timing Hypothesis
- October 6, 2011
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Results of an angiogram-based study reinforce the theory that HT use by recently menopausal women prevents coronary artery disease.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Shufelt CL et al., Menopause 2011 Sep; 18:943.
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Transdermal Estrogen Might Not Raise Risk for Recurrent Thrombosis
- June 16, 2011
- Robert W. Rebar, MD
- Women's Health
In a small study, oral — but not transdermal — estrogen was associated with excess risk for recurrent venous thromboembolism.- Reviewing:
- Olié V et al., Menopause 2011 May; 18:488. Lobo RA., Menopause 2011 May; 18:469.
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HT Timing and Cardiovascular Risk: Pendulum Continues Its Swing Toward Reassurance Free
- March 31, 2011
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Current hormone therapy use was associated with lower risk for death from coronary heart disease, particularly among users younger than 59.- Reviewing:
- Stram DO et al., Menopause 2011 Mar; 18:253. Allison MA and Manson JE., Menopause 2011 Mar; 18:243.
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Timing and Type of Hormone Therapy Affect Breast Cancer Risk
- March 3, 2011
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
British study suggests early initiation is riskier; findings on estrogen-only therapy contrast with WHI findings.- Reviewing:
- Beral V et al., J Natl Cancer Inst 2011 Feb 16; 103:296. Chlebowski RT and Anderson GL., J Natl Cancer Inst 2011 Feb 16; 103:284.
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How Does Estrogen-Progestin Hormone Therapy Affect Breast Cancer Mortality? Free
- October 21, 2010
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Eleven-year WHI follow-up shows marginally higher breast cancer death rates in women randomized to combination HT.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Chlebowski RT et al., JAMA 2010 Oct 20; 304:1684. Bach PB., JAMA 2010 Oct 20; 304:1719.
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Is Risk for Venous Thromboembolism Affected by Route and Type of Menopausal Hormone Therapy? Free
- April 8, 2010
- Robert W. Rebar, MD
- Women's Health
Results of a large observational study suggest that transdermal (in contrast with oral) estrogens do not raise risk.- Reviewing:
- Canonico M et al., Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2010 Feb; 30:340. Cushman M., Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2010 Feb; 30:136.
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Gradual or Cold Turkey: When Stopping HT, Is One Better Than the Other? Free
- February 4, 2010
- Robert W. Rebar, MD
- Women's Health
Mode of HT discontinuation did not affect likelihood of hot-flash recurrence.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Lindh-Åstrand L et al., Menopause 2010 Jan/Feb; 17:72.
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The Other Shoe Drops: New WHI Analysis Free
- August 6, 2009
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
- Women's Health
Unfavorable balance of risks and benefits also applies to women who initiated HT within 5 years after menopause.- Reviewing:
- Prentice RL et al., Am J Epidemiol 2009 Jul 1; 170:12. Banks E and Canfell K., Am J Epidemiol 2009 Jul 1; 170:24.
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Menopausal HT and Ovarian Cancer: Causal Role Remains Unclear Free
- July 14, 2009
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
A Danish prospective cohort study showed HT use was associated with modest excess risk.- Reviewing:
- Mørch LS et al., JAMA 2009 Jul 15; 302:298.
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Should Women Stop HT Temporarily Before Undergoing Screening Mammography? Free
- June 25, 2009
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Suspending HT for 1 or 2 months did not lower mammography recall rates, but did increase likelihood of experiencing vasomotor symptoms.- Reviewing:
- Buist DSM et al., Ann Intern Med 2009 Jun 2; 150:752.
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How Does HT Affect the Brains of Older Menopausal Women?
- February 5, 2009
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Subclinical cerebrovascular disease and regional decreases in brain volume could contribute to HT-associated cognitive decline.- Reviewing:
- Coker LH et al., Neurology 2009 Jan 13; 72:125. Resnick SM et al., Neurology 2009 Jan 13; 72:135.
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No Easy Marker for CHD Risk in Women Who Use HT
- December 18, 2008
- Wendy S. Biggs, MD
- Women's Health
Certain markers of coronary heart disease were affected by HT but did not predict CHD risk.- Reviewing:
- Rossouw JE et al., Arch Intern Med 2008 Nov 10; 168:2245.
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Hormone Therapy: Safe for BRCA1 Mutation Carriers? Free
- October 23, 2008
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Reassuring findings from a case-control study: Surprisingly, protection against breast cancer is a possible outcome.- Reviewing:
- Eisen A et al., J Natl Cancer Inst 2008 Oct 1; 100:1361.
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Hormone Therapy and Health-Related Quality of Life: Who Benefits Most?
- July 24, 2008
- Claudio N. Soares, MD, PhD, FRCPC
- Women's Health
Symptomatic women were helped most by HT.- Reviewing:
- Hess R et al., Menopause 2008 May/Jun; 15:422. Nachtigall L., Menopause 2008 May/Jun; 15:407.
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For Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Stroke Risk, Timing Makes a Difference Free
- June 5, 2008
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
New NHS results corroborate previous findings about HT and stroke risk while providing reassurance for young menopausal women using HT for fewer than 5 years.- Reviewing:
- Grodstein F et al., Arch Intern Med 2008 Apr 28; 168:861.
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Estrogenic Effects of Black Cohosh? Free
- March 6, 2008
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
- Women's Health
In this study, there weren’t any.- Reviewing:
- Reed SD et al., Menopause 2008 Jan/Feb; 15:51. Bouchard C., Menopause 2008 Jan/Feb; 15:12.
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Hormone Therapy and the Heart: Timing Matters
- May 3, 2007
- Wendy S. Biggs, MD
- Women's Health
The association between HT and risks for CHD and stroke varied with age and years after menopause.- Reviewing:
- Rossouw JE et al., JAMA 2007 Apr 4; 297:1465-77.
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