Women with adequate levels of vitamin D are less likely to develop uterine fibroids than those with insufficient levels, a new study finds. Uterine fibroids are noncancerous tumors of the uterus that often cause pain and bleeding in premenopausal women and are the leading cause of hysterectomy in the United States.
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New Method May Help Pinpoint Woman’s Final Menstrual Period
March 26, 2013
TUESDAY, March 26 (HealthDay News) — A new formula to predict a woman’s final menstrual period could help menopausal women fight bone loss and reduce their heart disease risk, a new study reports.
The formula is based on the changing levels of two hormones: estradiol, which is found in the ovaries; and follicle-stimulating hormone, which is [...]
Early Menstruation Tied to Factors That Raise Heart Disease Risk
November 15, 2012
THURSDAY, Nov. 15 (HealthDay News) — Women who had their first menstrual cycle at an early age may be at increased risk for heart disease, a new study suggests.
The onset of menstruation at a younger age is associated with a higher body-mass index (a measurement of body fat based on height and weight), larger waist [...]
Child Abuse Might Alter Onset of Menstruation in Girls
August 3, 2012
FRIDAY, Aug. 3 (HealthDay News) — Girls who are sexually or physically abused may start menstruating earlier or later than average, according to a new study.
After analyzing information on nearly 69,000 women, researchers from Boston University School of Medicine found those sexually abused during their childhood were 49 percent more likely to have their [...]
Menstrual Cycles May Affect Women’s Shopping Patterns
July 31, 2012
The hormonal fluctuations associated with women’s menstrual cycles could color their shopping habits, research suggests.
Vitamin D3 Might Ease Menstrual Cramps
February 28, 2012
By Maureen SalamonHealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Feb. 28 (HealthDay News) — Menstrual cramps are the bane of many women, but new research suggests that a form of vitamin D may one day be added to the meager list of pain relievers for the sometimes disabling condition.
A small study in Italy found that a single, high dose of [...]
Endometriosis Tied to Higher Risk of Crohn's, Colitis
December 19, 2011
By Denise MannHealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, Dec. 19 (HealthDay News) — Women with endometriosis may be up to 80 percent more likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis compared to women without the uterine disorder, according to a new long-term study.
Endometriosis occurs when the uterine lining — the [...]
Kotex Tampons Recalled Due to Bacteria
November 16, 2011
If you’ve bought a box of tampons lately, it’s time to check the box.
Kimberly-Clark, the company that makes Kotex tampons, is recalling some lots of Kotex Natural Balance Security Unscented Tampons due to potential contamination with bacteria.
Weight Gain Might Raise Endometrial Cancer Risk
October 23, 2011
SUNDAY, Oct. 23 (HealthDay News) — Gaining a significant amount of weight after menopause may be associated with an increased risk of developing endometrial cancer, a new study suggests.
“Fat tissue is the major source of circulating estrogen in postmenopausal women, and estrogen promotes the development of endometrial cancer,” Victoria L. Stevens, strategic director of [...]
Menstrual Cramps May Alter Women's Brains
August 11, 2010
By Jenifer GoodwinHealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 11 (HealthDay News) — Menstrual cramps are often dismissed as a mere nuisance, but new research suggests the monthly misery may be altering women’s brains.
Researchers in Taiwan used a type of brain scan known as optimized voxel-based morphometry to analyze the anatomy of the brains of 32 young women who [...]
