Tag Archives: ovarian cancer

Traditional HRT continues to disappoint

     Another big study speaks to what we’ve known for more than 14 years, that failing to use bio-identical progesterone with post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a risky proposition.  One would think that the medical profession would be getting the message about this, but it’s a slow process. The British medical journal Lancet* recently reported on a long term review…

Screening for Ovarian Cancer: What you need to know

Who this is for:  every woman, especially those with a family history of reproductive system cancers. What you’ll learn: current screening test choices and upcoming advances in detection. Average read time:  4-7 minutes      Since the introduction of the Pap test, the mortality of cervical cancer in screened populations has been reduced by more than 75%.  In contrast, deaths from ovarian…