Women health tips from Johns Hopkins Medicine
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Women are a rarity in the biological world, since they will spend up to a third or more of their lives after the point where they cease reproductive ability, at menopause. Wen Shen, a menopause expert at Johns Hopkins, says …
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The Women’s Health Initiative was a series of studies looking at interventions to improve the health of women after menopause, and in examining hormone therapy, found an increased risk for breast cancer. Wen Shen, a menopause expert at Johns Hopkins, …
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Oral estrogen products for women in perimenopause and menopause can be associated with a number of negative side effects. That’s according to Wen Shen, a menopause expert at Johns Hopkins. Shen: Oral estrogen therapy can increase c-reactive protein, which is …
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Hormone therapy helps women in both perimenopause and menopause cope with symptoms like hot flashes and sleep interruption, but choosing whether to take hormones is complicated. Wen Shen, a menopause expert at Johns Hopkins, offers some insight. Shen: Estrogen therapy …
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If you’ve just had a baby, congratulations! As a new mom, you’re likely noticing some changes to your body and mind. Gynecologist Shari Lawson at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center says don’t compare yourself to celebrities who seem to regain …
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Stretching, flowing, finding your breath and getting centered … yoga is relaxing, but is it really good exercise? Johns Hopkins exercise physiologist Kerry Stewart says that yoga addresses both strength and flexibility, helping you avoid joint pain and cramping. Over …
