Breast cancer risk from menopause hormones may last decades

By MARILYNN MARCHIONEDecember 13, 2019 GMT

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Women who use certain types of hormones after menopause still have an increased risk of developing breast cancer nearly two decades after they stop taking the pills, long-term...

IU researcher creates art exhibit on menopausal hot flashes

October 2, 2018 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana University researcher has created an art exhibit intended to demystify the hot flashes that menopausal women experience.

Janet S. Carpenter is an associate dean for research at IU's School of Nursing in Indianapolis. She created the "Hot Flashes? Cool!" art exhibit to dispel myths about hot flashes and sparking a dialogue about the bothersome menopause symptom.

For menopause sex discomfort, gel worked as well as hormone

By LINDSEY TANNERMarch 19, 2018 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — In a study of women with menopause-related sexual discomfort, gels worked as well as prescription hormone tablets at reducing symptoms.

The researchers say the results suggest low-cost, over-the-counter moisturizers might be the best option.

Study shows hormone pills don’t shorten older women’s lives

By LINDSEY TANNERSeptember 12, 2017 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Taking hormone pills for several years after menopause didn't shorten older women's lifespans, according to the longest follow-up yet of landmark research that transformed thinking on risks and benefits of a once popular treatment.

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Breast cancer risk from menopause hormones may last decades

IU researcher creates art exhibit on menopausal hot flashes

For menopause sex discomfort, gel worked as well as hormone

Study shows hormone pills don’t shorten older women’s lives