endocrinology

Many women today are very conscious with their physical appearance; some of them are willing to spend a lot just to improve their over all look. Some women are to shy to go out of their room or home, if they feel that they are not on their best look. Many beauty salon and experts have created different beauty products and services to make women beautiful.  

A simple blood test corresponding to the follicular phase (days 3-14) of a normal menstrual cycle could reduce repeated breast MRI scans in premenopausal women with irregular periods, according to a study. Washington, Nov 21 : A simple blood test corresponding to the follicular phase (days 3-14) of a normal menstrual cycle could reduce repeated breast MRI scans in premenopausal women with irregular periods, according to a study. The test could aid in optimal scheduling of MRI scans in such women, whic

None of the breast MRI scans performed in our small group of women resulted in high background enhancement of normal breast tissue requiring a repeat scan   -Richard L Ellis

 

Research has shown that performing breast MRI scans during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle minimizes breast tissue enhancement. "In practice, many clinicians scan premenopausal women who lack normal menstrual cycles without regard to the timing of their hormonal cycle," said Richard L. Ellis, M.D., lead author of the study. "This can result in non-diagnostic exams and repeat scans," he said.

In practice, many clinicians scan premenopausal women who lack normal menstrual cycles without regard to the timing of their hormonal cycle   -Richard L Ellis

 

I have read all I can pull up on the internet about Forteo. My copay will be $50.00 which is very doable. My REAL concern is if I take the Forteo and my numbers do go up, what then.  

The cervical mucus method, also called the ovulation method and the Billings ovulation method, is a type of natural family planning. The cervical mucus method is based on careful observation of mucus patterns during the course of your menstrual cycle. Before ovulation, cervical secretions change — creating an environment that helps sperm travel through the cervix, uterus and fallopian tubes to the egg.  

No, they aren't. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and several medical specialty groups, bioidentical hormones may be riskier than standard hormone therapy, and there's no evidence they're any more effective. Bioidentical hormones have become popular in recent years, partly because of celebrity endorsements and partly in reaction to reports of increased health risks with standard hormone therapy.  

I'm 48 and a half. I have started missing my period once or twice a year now. Last month I did miss my period with no other symptoms, and this month I have had three days of brown spotting one week before my period was due and I still have no period and its 10 days late.  

A Philadelphia jury on Friday ordered pharmaceutical giant Pfizer to pay $6.3 million in compensatory damages to an Illinois breast cancer survivor after finding menopause drugs Premarin, Provera and Prempro caused the disease. The panel also found that punitive damages are warranted because of willful and wanton conduct by Pfizer units Wyeth and Pharmacia & Upjohn in failing to warn Donna Kendall about risks associated with the drugs, said her attorney Tobias Millrood. The jury meets on Monday to dec  

Merck & Co., Inc. today announced the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) has recommended approval of ELONVA® (corifollitropin alfa injection) as a treatment in controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) in combination with a GnRH antagonist for the development of multiple follicles in women participating in an assisted reproductive technology (ART) program. If approved by the European Commission, Merck would receive marketing authorization for ELONVA wit  

While the nature of embryos remains a source of political controversy, some patients seek resolution to their dilemma in a way that suggests they see embryos neither as life nor as not-life. Lyerly's 2007 survey discovered that patients were eager for a disposal ceremony, something akin to a funeral for their thawed cells. The survey also indicated significant interest in what Resolve has begun to call "compassionate transfer" -- embryo transfer procedures that would not result in pregnancy.

It’s sort of saying, ‘Oh, if it’s God’s will, it will happen,’   -Joseph Hill