Women's Health Archives

Ask Dr. Etingin: Postmenopausal bleeding; Dementia with Lewy bodies; Cryotherapy

Jul 17, 2020 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Cancer

I haven’t had a period in 16 months, but I’ve experienced some light bleeding on and off for the past month. Is this a possible sign of cancer or another serious medical condition? Many women do report bleeding (typically, light spotting) after menopause. Frequently, the bleeding is caused by a … Read More

Treatment Options for Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Jul 17, 2020 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Cancer

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when the muscles and tissues of the vagina can no longer support surrounding organs (uterus, bladder, and rectum). As a consequence, one or more of the organs protrude (prolapse) into the vagina. It sounds frightening, but it’s rarely life threatening. It is, however, quite common: … Read More

Middle Age Is Not Too Late to Reduce Women’s Risk of Stroke

Jul 17, 2020 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Cancer

Short skirts and swim suits provided ample motivation to hit the gym in our 20s and 30s, but let’s face it: Back in the day we were more likely to show up for happy hour than power hour. In retrospect, some of our lifestyle choices were woefully shortsighted given what … Read More

Frontline: Drug for Menopause Symptoms; Knee Osteoarthritis; Alcohol Abuse

May 19, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

New Drug for Menopause Symptoms Produces Promising Results Hot flashes and other vasomotor symptoms (VSM), including night sweats and flushing, are common among menopausal women, but many women won’t use hormone therapy because it’s been linked with higher risks of breast cancer, stroke, and heart attack. But there may be … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Ablation for varicose veins … Constipation … Antihistamines

Apr 17, 2020 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Q: My doctor has recommended a procedure called ablation to remove a painful varicose vein in my calf. Can you explain what’s involved? A: Ablation is minimally invasive surgery carried out using a catheter inserted through a small incision into the affected vein. In radiofrequency ablation, an electrode is inserted … Read More

A Malfunctioning Thyroid Gland Can Cause Serious Health Problems

Apr 17, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

Thyroid disorders aren’t a top health concern for most women, but they are very common: One in eight women will develop a thyroid disorder during her lifetime. And untreated thyroid abnormalities can have serious effects, including a higher risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, and nerve damage, so it is important to … Read More

OTC Pain Relievers May Pose More Risks Than You Realize

Apr 17, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

About 50 million U.S. adults suffer from chronic pain—having pain on most days for the past six months—according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Those 50 million people translate into about 20 percent of American adults, many of whom take over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers. But before … Read More

Performing Self-Exams Can Aid In Early Detection of Skin Cancer

Apr 17, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

Skin cancer may seem less threatening than breast or colon cancer, but if you have the most serious form of skin cancer, melanoma, it can be fatal if it’s not diagnosed and treated in the early stages. A dermatologist can perform a thorough screening of your skin, but between appointments, … Read More

Frontline: New Cholesterol-Lowering Medications Approved; Scans Show Changes in Brain Function During Hot Flashes; Inconsistent Sleep Schedule Linked with Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Apr 17, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

New Cholesterol-Lowering Medications Approved The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two drugs for reducing LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels; these are the first oral non-statin drugs for LDL reduction to be approved in nearly two decades. The drugs are bempedoic acid (Nexletol) and bempedoic acid/ezetimibe (Nexlizet). These medications … Read More

Lessen Symptoms of Menopause with Diet

Apr 17, 2020 · UHN Staff · Cancer

A study in BMC Women’s Health found that over 85 percent of menopausal women experience hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, difficulty sleeping, and mood changes. Dietary changes cannot prevent menopause, but some changes can help lessen the severity of symptoms. Hot Flashes and Night Sweats The most common symptoms … Read More

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