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Consider Minimally Invasive Options for Varicose Vein Removal

Mar 21, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Women's Health

During the postmenopausal years, a red, blue, or raised rope-like vein may appear somewhere on your legs. In most cases, these varicose veins are nothing more than a cosmetic annoyance. In other instances, they are quite painful, and sometimes even the source of a non-threatening blood clot. Diagnostic imaging tests … Read More

Do You Have Pain During Sexual Intercourse?

Mar 21, 2024 · UHN Staff · Women's Health

For many women, what was once an enjoyable and pain-free sexual experience can suddenly become uncomfortable and quite painful. This unwelcome shift can be caused by vaginal atrophy, also known as genitourinary syndrome of menopause, which is a consequence of decreasing estrogen levels. About 50% of women experience postmenopausal vaginal … Read More

Urinary Leakage After Menopause Is Prevalent, but Treatable

Feb 27, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Women's Health

Incontinence, or urine leakage, is no laughing matter, but laughing—as well as sneezing, coughing, and even exercising—can trigger this condition that affects nearly half of postmenopausal women. Hormonal changes associated with menopause can contribute to changes in the pelvic floor muscles and tissues, and this can lead to urinary incontinence. … Read More

Ask the EN Experts

Feb 27, 2024 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Women's Health

We’ve nearly made it through the first quarter of 2024 and, for many people, the remaining attempts to stick to our New Year’s resolutions are currently floundering. Behavior change is rarely easy (or comfortable) but if following through with one of your goals for 2024 is important, here are some … Read More

How Often to Weigh

Feb 27, 2024 · UHN Staff · Women's Health

Q: How often should I weigh myself? A: Regular self-weighing is generally considered to be a useful strategy for weight loss and maintenance, but is it really? And what does “regular” mean? Research does show that regular self-weighing is associated with successful weight loss, weight maintenance, and prevention of weight … Read More

Breast Cancer Surgery: Your Options Explained

Jan 22, 2024 · Kate Brophy · Women's Health

About half of breast cancer diagnoses in the United States occur in women ages 62 and older, and more than 30 percent of these diagnoses are in women ages 70 and up. Statistics suggest that most of these women opt for surgical treatment of the cancer, along with radiation therapy … Read More

Breast Implants Require Routine Monitoring

Dec 20, 2023 · UHN Staff · Women's Health

Nearly 4 million women across the globe have received breast implants for reconstruction after mastectomy or cosmetic augmentation. Though common, the surgery is not without risks and complications, some potentially life threatening. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warnings linking implants to rare cases of cancer, and … Read More

Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Depends on Age and Level of Risk

Nov 29, 2023 · Rochelle Nataloni · Women's Health

Over the past 15 years, there’s been a decline among women ages 50 and older in deaths from breast cancer— but it’s still the second leading cause of cancer death in women, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). And while the risk of developing cervical cancer is still present … Read More

What’s the Skinny on Weight-Loss Meds?

Oct 26, 2023 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Women's Health

Obesity is a serious and common health issue that has historically been misunderstood. In fact, the American Medical Association did not recognize it as a disease until 2013. As this issue details, there are a lot of new data on the use of the injectable weight-loss medications semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) … Read More

Breast Cancer and Diet

Sep 25, 2023 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Women's Health

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we researched the latest information on diet and other lifestyle activities and breast cancer risk. Breast Cancer 101. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women (after skin cancer). It is also the second leading cause of cancer death (after lung … Read More

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