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A Better Normal for Hormone Therapy

Author : Tess Devèze
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780645310160
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book A Better Normal for Hormone Therapy written by Tess Devèze and published by . This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Changed and impacted sexuality from hormone therapy for cancer is one of the most common challenges people face, yet is one of the most under-addressed. Cancer treatments can impact all aspects of our lives, so why is no one talking about the more 'intimate' struggles we face? Why is sex and cancer such an ignored topic? If you've received a cancer diagnosis and are undergoing endocrine treatments / hormone therapy, this book offers practical support and solutions to recover and increase your sex, sexuality and intimacy during and after hormone treatment. Addressing topics such as; when and how intimacy and sex possible, when it's sore or painful, how to manage painful penetration, everything you need to know about lubricants and internal moisturisers, fatigue, changes in orgasm, libido, sensation and more.This bite-sized book in the 'A Better Normal' mini-book series is core information from the sexuality and cancer guide 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Rediscovering Intimacy After Cancer' and is a must-have for anyone impacted by cancer treatments who may need sexual and intimate support. Because we all deserve love and connection. Written by a sexuality occupational therapist, somatic sexologist and a sexuality educator, who also has had cancer, this book is filled with practical information and ways you can reconnect with yourself and/or a partner, from someone who's literally been there. With down to Earth humour mixed in with a dash of neuroscience, Tess offers a positive path to your body confidence recovery, to recover what you thought was lost.

Menopause and Hormone Replacement

Author : Hilary O. D. Critchley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781904752110
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (521 download)

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Book Synopsis Menopause and Hormone Replacement by : Hilary O. D. Critchley

Download or read book Menopause and Hormone Replacement written by Hilary O. D. Critchley and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Better Normal for Body Confidence

Author : Tess Devèze
Publisher : Connectable Therapies Pty Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780645310122
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (11 download)

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Book Synopsis A Better Normal for Body Confidence by : Tess Devèze

Download or read book A Better Normal for Body Confidence written by Tess Devèze and published by Connectable Therapies Pty Limited. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Changed and impacted sexuality including changes in body image and body confidence from cancer treatments is one of the most common challenges people face, yet is one of the most under-addressed. Cancer treatments can impact all aspects of our lives, so why is no one talking about the more 'intimate' struggles we face? Why is sex and cancer such an ignored topic? If you've received a cancer diagnosis and are experiencing body shame, embarrassment, changes in your self confidence or body confidence, this book offers practical support and solutions to recover and increase your body image during and after treatments, including advice and education on dating during and after treatments. This bite-sized book in the 'A Better Normal' mini-book series is core information from the all-in-one sexuality and cancer guide 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Rediscovering Intimacy After Cancer'. Small enough to read in one sitting, this book is a must-have for anyone impacted by cancer treatments who may need support, because we all deserve love and connection. Written by a sexuality occupational therapist, somatic sexologist and a sexuality educator, who also has fought cancer, this book is filled with practical information and ways you can reconnect with yourself and/or a partner, from someone who's literally been there. With down to Earth humour mixed in with a dash of neuroscience, Tess offers a positive path to your body confidence recovery, to recover what you thought was lost. If you're experiencing particular side-effects (drops in libido, vaginal dryness and pain, changes in erection, fatigue etc), or need sexual supports that are treatment specific (radiotherapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy), take a look at the other mini-books in the 'A Better Normal' series. If you're after all of the sexuality and cancer information you need in one place, see 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Discovering Your Intimacy After Cancer'. The larger all-in-one sexuality resource that has all of the mini-book series content (and more).

A Better Normal for Chemotherapy

Author : Tess Devèze
Publisher : Connectable Therapies Pty Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780645310146
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book A Better Normal for Chemotherapy written by Tess Devèze and published by Connectable Therapies Pty Limited. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Changed and impacted sexuality from cancer treatments and chemotherapy is one of the most common challenges people face, yet is one of the most under-addressed. Cancer treatments can impact all aspects of our lives, so why is no one talking about the more 'intimate' struggles we face? Why is sex and cancer such an ignored topic? If you've received a cancer diagnosis and are undergoing chemotherapy, this book offers practical support and solutions to recover and increase your sex, sexuality and intimacy during and after chemo. Addressing topics such as; when and how is sex and intimacy possible during chemotherapy, when it's sore or painful, fatigue, changes in orgasm, libido, sensation and more. This bite-sized book in the 'A Better Normal' mini-book series is core information from the sexuality and cancer guide 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Rediscovering Intimacy After Cancer'. Small enough to read in one sitting, this book is a must-have for anyone impacted by cancer treatments who may need support, because we all deserve love and connection. Written by a sexuality occupational therapist, somatic sexologist and a sexuality educator, who also has had cancer, this book is filled with practical information and ways you can reconnect with yourself and/or a partner, from someone who's literally been there. With down to Earth humour mixed in with a dash of neuroscience, Tess offers a positive path to your body confidence recovery, to recover what you thought was lost. If you're experiencing particular side-effects (drops in libido, vaginal dryness and pain, changes in erection, fatigue etc), or need sexual supports that are treatment specific (radiotherapy or hormone therapy), take a look at the other mini-books in the 'A Better Normal' series. If you're after all of the sexuality and cancer information you need in one place, see 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Discovering Your Intimacy After Cancer'. The larger all-in-one sexuality resource that has all of the mini-book series content (and more).

The Menopausal Transition

Author : Claudio N. Soares
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 3805591012
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (55 download)

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Download or read book The Menopausal Transition written by Claudio N. Soares and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The interplay of hormones, health and behavior across the female life cycle, especially during the menopausal transition, poses a special challenge to health care professionals.Written by experts, this book brings together the knowledge gained on the menopausal transition from clinical experience and medical research. Topics like 'what to expect' from the menopausal transition, sexuality, sociocultural changes, impact of life stressors, and emergence of depression are discussed. The physiology of thermoregulation and the occurrence of hot flashes are reviewed for a better understanding of vasomotor complaints. Another chapter offers an update on hormonal and nonhormonal treatment strategies by presenting an overview of the management of mood and anxiety during the menopausal transition. The emergence of psychotic symptoms associated with peri- and postmenopausal changes in sex hormone levels is also addressed. Lastly, the book includes an excellent review on the pros and cons of hormonal therapy in the post-Women's Health Initiative era. This book is a must for gynecologists, psychiatrists, endocrinologists, epidemiologists involved in the clinical care of mature women as well as researchers and students interested in obtaining an up-to-date overview of this topic.

A Better Normal for Radiotherapy

Author : Tess Devèze
Publisher : Connectable Therapies Pty Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780645824445
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (244 download)

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Book Synopsis A Better Normal for Radiotherapy by : Tess Devèze

Download or read book A Better Normal for Radiotherapy written by Tess Devèze and published by Connectable Therapies Pty Limited. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Changed and impacted sexuality from cancer treatments and radiation therapy is one of the most common challenges people face, yet is one of the most under-addressed. Radiotherapy and the side effects they can cause, impacts all aspects of our lives, so why is no one talking about the more 'intimate' struggles we face? Why is sex and cancer such an ignored topic? If you've received a cancer diagnosis and are undergoing / recovering from radiation treatment, this book offers practical support and solutions to recover and increase your sex, sexuality and intimacy during and after cancer treatments. Addressing topics such as; when and how is intimacy and sex possible, managing and recovering from internal radiation, everything you need to know about lubricants, positioning, recovering sensitivity and more. This bite-sized book in the 'A Better Normal' mini-book series is core information from the sexuality and cancer guide 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Rediscovering Intimacy After Cancer'. Small enough to read in one sitting, this book is a must-have for anyone impacted by cancer treatments who may need support, because we all deserve love and connection. Written by a sexuality occupational therapist, somatic sexologist and a sexuality educator, who also has had cancer, this book is filled with practical information and ways you can reconnect with yourself and/or a partner, from someone who's literally been there. With down to Earth humour mixed in with a dash of neuroscience, Tess offers a positive path to your body confidence recovery, to recover what you thought was lost. If you're experiencing other side-effects (drops in libido, vaginal dryness and pain, changes in erection, changes in your body confidence, fatigue etc), or need sexual supports that are treatment specific (chemotherapy or hormone therapy), take a look at the other mini-books in the 'A Better Normal' series. If you're after all of the sexuality and cancer information you need in one place, see 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Discovering Your Intimacy After Cancer'. The larger all-in-one sexuality resource that has all of the mini-book series content (and more).

A Better Normal for Vaginal Dryness & Pain

Author : Tess Devèze
Publisher : Connectable Therapies Pty Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780645824469
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (244 download)

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Download or read book A Better Normal for Vaginal Dryness & Pain written by Tess Devèze and published by Connectable Therapies Pty Limited. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Changed and impacted sexuality from cancer treatments is one of the most common challenges people face, yet is one of the most under-addressed. Cancer treatments and the side effects they can cause such as painful penetration, dryness, atrophy and vulvovaginal pain, impacts all aspects of our lives, so why is no one talking about the more 'intimate' struggles we face? Why is sex and cancer such an ignored topic? If you've received a cancer diagnosis and are suffering vaginal or vulva dryness and pain, this book offers practical support and solutions to recover and increase your sex, sexuality and intimacy during and after cancer treatments. Addressing topics such as; when and how is intimacy and sex possible, managing and recovering from dryness, how to heal vaginal atrophy, healing pain, managing painful sex and painful penetration, everything you need to know about lubricants and internal moisturisers, positioning, recovering sensitivity, recovering orgasm and more. This bite-sized book in the 'A Better Normal' mini-book series is core information from the sexuality and cancer guide 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Rediscovering Intimacy After Cancer'. Small enough to read in one sitting, this book is a must-have for anyone impacted by cancer treatments who may need support, because we all deserve love and connection. Written by a sexuality occupational therapist, somatic sexologist and a sexuality educator, who also has had cancer, this book is filled with practical information and ways you can reconnect with yourself and/or a partner, from someone who's literally been there. With down to Earth humour mixed in with a dash of neuroscience, Tess offers a positive path to your body confidence recovery, to recover what you thought was lost. If you're experiencing other side-effects (drops in libido, changes in erection, changes in your body confidence, fatigue etc), or need sexual supports that are treatment specific (radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy), take a look at the other mini-books in the 'A Better Normal' series. If you're after all of the sexuality and cancer information you need in one place, see 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Discovering Your Intimacy After Cancer'. The larger all-in-one sexuality resource that has all of the mini-book series content (and more).

Transgender Medicine

Author : Leonid Poretsky
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 303005683X
Total Pages : 481 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Transgender Medicine written by Leonid Poretsky and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-02-22 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although transgender persons have been present in various societies throughout human history, it is only during the last several years that they have become widely acknowledged in our society and their right to quality medical care has been established. In the United States, endocrinologists have been providing hormonal therapy for transgender individuals for decades; however, until recently, there has been only limited literature on this subject, and non-endocrine aspects of medical care for transgender individual have not been well addressed in the endocrine literature. The goal of this volume is not only to address the latest in hormonal therapy for transgender individuals (including pediatric and geriatric age groups), but also to familiarize the reader with other aspects of transgender care, including primary and surgical care, fertility preservation, and the management of HIV infection. In addition to medical issues, psychological, social, ethical and legal issues pertinent to transgender individuals add to the complexities of successful treatment of these patients. A final chapter includes extensive additional resources for both transgender patients and providers. Thus, an endocrinologist providing care to a transgender person will be able to use this single resource to address most of the patient’s needs. While Transgender Medicine is intended primarily for endocrinologists, this book will be also useful to primary care physicians, surgeons providing gender-confirming procedures, mental health professionals participating in the care of transgender persons, and medical residents and students.

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM): Menopause

Author : John R. Lee
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0759510040
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (595 download)

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Download or read book What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM): Menopause written by John R. Lee and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2004-02-01 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arguing that giving estrogen replacement therapy to women after menopause is medically the wrong thing to do, Lee suggests that natural progesterone can prevent most of the unpleasant side effects of menopause, including osteoporosis and weight gain.

A Better Normal for Libido

Author : Tess Devèze
Publisher : Connectable Therapies Pty Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780645824421
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (244 download)

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Book Synopsis A Better Normal for Libido by : Tess Devèze

Download or read book A Better Normal for Libido written by Tess Devèze and published by Connectable Therapies Pty Limited. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Changes in libido and sexuality from cancer treatments is one of the most common challenges people face, yet is one of the most under-addressed. Cancer treatments can impact all aspects of our lives, so why is no one talking about the more 'intimate' struggles we face? Why is sex and cancer such an ignored topic? If you've received a cancer diagnosis and are noticing drops in your libido / sex drive, this book offers practical support and solutions to recover and increase your libido / desire, sex, sexuality and intimacy during and after cancer treatments. Addressing topics such as; when and how intimacy and sex are possible, why libido drops, how to recover libido, changes in and recovering orgasm, changes in and recovering sensation and more. This bite-sized book in the 'A Better Normal' mini-book series is core information from the sexuality and cancer guide 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Rediscovering Intimacy After Cancer'. Small enough to read in one sitting, this book is a must-have for anyone impacted by cancer treatments who may need support, because we all deserve love and connection. Written by a sexuality occupational therapist, somatic sexologist and a sexuality educator, who also has had cancer, this book is filled with practical information and ways you can reconnect with yourself and/or a partner, from someone who's literally been there. With down to Earth humour mixed in with a dash of neuroscience, Tess offers a positive path to your body confidence recovery, to recover what you thought was lost. If you're experiencing particular side-effects (drops vaginal dryness and pain, changes in erection, joint/body pain, fatigue etc), or need sexual supports that are treatment specific (radiotherapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy), take a look at the other mini-books in the 'A Better Normal' series. If you're after all of the sexuality and cancer information you need in one place, see 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Discovering Your Intimacy After Cancer'. The larger all-in-one sexuality resource that has all of the mini-book series content (and more).

A Better Normal for Pain

Author : Tess Devèze
Publisher : Connectable Therapies Pty Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780645824483
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (244 download)

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Download or read book A Better Normal for Pain written by Tess Devèze and published by Connectable Therapies Pty Limited. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Changed and impacted sexuality from cancer treatments is one of the most common challenges people face, yet is one of the most under-addressed. Cancer treatments and the pain they can cause, impacts all aspects of our lives, so why is no one talking about the more 'intimate' struggles we face? Why is sex and cancer such an ignored topic? If you've received a cancer diagnosis and are struggling with pain (body pain, joint pain, bone pain, chronic pain etc), this book offers practical support and solutions to recover and increase your sex, sexuality and intimacy during and after cancer treatments. Addressing topics such as; when and how is intimacy and sex possible, managing pain day to day, positioning, recovering changes in sensation, loss of spontaneity and more. This bite-sized book in the 'A Better Normal' mini-book series is core information from the sexuality and cancer guide 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Rediscovering Intimacy After Cancer'. Small enough to read in one sitting, this book is a must-have for anyone impacted by cancer treatments who may need support, because we all deserve love and connection. Written by a sexuality occupational therapist, somatic sexologist and a sexuality educator, who also has had cancer, this book is filled with practical information and ways you can reconnect with yourself and/or a partner, from someone who's literally been there. With down to Earth humour mixed in with a dash of neuroscience, Tess offers a positive path to your body confidence recovery, to recover what you thought was lost. If you're experiencing other side-effects (drops in libido, vaginal dryness and pain, changes in erection, changes in your body confidence, fatigue etc), or need sexual supports that are treatment specific (radiotherapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy), take a look at the other mini-books in the 'A Better Normal' series. If you're after all of the sexuality and cancer information you need in one place, see 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Discovering Your Intimacy After Cancer'. The larger all-in-one sexuality resource that has all of the mini-book series content (and more).

Growth Hormone Deficiency in Adults

Author : Jens O. L. Jørgensen
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 3805579926
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (55 download)

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Download or read book Growth Hormone Deficiency in Adults written by Jens O. L. Jørgensen and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has been known for over 40 years that GH-deficient-children benefit from replacement with the hormone. But GH, essential for longitudinal growth, also plays a role after completion of final height. With the introduction of biosynthetic human GH 20 years ago, the use of GH was no longer restricted to severe growth retardation in hypopituitary children. This book will take the reader behind the myths of GH and into the real world of clinical endocrinology. The contributions stem from recognized clinicians and scientists who have been working in the field for decades. The contents encompass traditional end points of GH therapy such as body composition, bone biology and physical performance. Attention is also devoted to diagnostic aspects and side effects. Additional features range from clinical epidemiology to quality of life, and novel areas such as the impact of traumatic brain injury on pituitary function are also covered. The present volume of Frontiers of Hormone Research is essential reading for health care professionals interested in clinical endocrinology and GH.

Cancer and Sexual Health

Author : John P Mulhall
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1607619164
Total Pages : 773 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Cancer and Sexual Health written by John P Mulhall and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-04-23 with total page 773 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The average physician and even cancer care-givers are not knowledgeable about the effects of cancer treatment on sex and reproductive life. They are even less aware of the options available for treatment of such patients. Cancer and Sexual Health fills a great need for a reference work devoted to the link between cancer and human sexuality. The volume is designed to give a comprehensive and state-of-the-art review of the sexual and reproductive consequences of cancer diagnosis and treatment. It will prove an invaluable resource for those clinicians caring for cancer patients as well as acting as a reference text for the sexual medicine clinician who may not see a large number of cancer patients.

Feminine Forever

Author : Robert A. Wilson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780671783716
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (837 download)

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Download or read book Feminine Forever written by Robert A. Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2000-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Dr. Susan Love's Menopause and Hormone Book

Author : Susan M. Love, MD
Publisher : Harmony
ISBN 13 : 0609809962
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book Dr. Susan Love's Menopause and Hormone Book written by Susan M. Love, MD and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2003-01-21 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the first edition of this important bestselling book, praised by Newsday as “the bible for a whole generation of menopausal women,” renowned physician and pioneering women’s health advocate Dr. Susan Love warned about the potential dangers of the long-term prescription of hormone replacement therapy. Her insightful words of caution have been backed up by the stunning results of the recent studies on hormone replacement. In this revised edition, Dr. Love offers a remarkably clear set of guidelines as to what the studies have shown about the risks regarding heart disease, breast cancer, stroke, and other conditions, and what effect hormone therapy has on osteoporosis. She offers definitive expert advice about whether or not to go on hormone replacement therapy and, if so, for how long, as well as how to taper off hormones; and she introduces the alternative methods for treating the symptoms of menopause. Dr. Love stresses that menopause is not a disease that needs to be cured—it is a natural life stage, and every woman ought to choose her own mix of options for coping with symptoms. A questionnaire about your own health history and life preferences helps you develop a program that will best fit your unique needs. With clarity and compassion, she walks you through every option for both the short and the long term, including: • lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, and stress management) • alternative therapies (including herbs and homeopathic remedies) • available medications other than hormones

Assessing the Medical Risks of Human Oocyte Donation for Stem Cell Research

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309179602
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Assessing the Medical Risks of Human Oocyte Donation for Stem Cell Research written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2007-03-22 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is widely understood that stem cell treatments have the potential to revolutionize medicine. Because of this potential, in 2004 California voters approved Proposition 71 to set up a 10-year, $3 billion program to fund research on stem cells. Under the direction of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, this program will pay to build facilities for stem cell research and will fund doctors and scientists to carry out research with the ultimate goal of helping to develop therapies based on stem cells. For this research to move forward, however, will require a steady supply of stem cells, particularly human embryonic stem cells. Those stem cells are collected from developing human embryos created from eggs-or oocytes-harvested from the ovaries of female donors. Thus much of the promise of stem cells depends on women choosing to donate oocytes to the research effort. The oocyte donation process is not without risk, however. Donors are given doses of hormones to trigger the production of more eggs than would normally be produced, and this hormone treatment can have various side effects. Once the eggs have matured in the ovary, they must be retrieved via a surgical procedure that is typically performed under anesthesia, and both the surgery and the anesthesia carry their own risks. Furthermore, given the very personal nature of egg donation, the experience may carry psychological risks for some women as well. With this in mind, in 2006 the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine contracted with the National Academies to organize a workshop that would bring together experts from various areas to speak about the potential risks of oocyte donation and to summarize what is known and what needs to be known about this topic. The Committee on Assessing the Medical Risks of Human Oocyte Donation for Stem Cell Research was formed to plan the workshop, which was held in San Francisco on September 28, 2006. This report is a summary and synthesis of that workshop.

Estrogen Matters

Author : Carol Tavris
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 0316481181
Total Pages : 187 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (164 download)

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Download or read book Estrogen Matters written by Carol Tavris and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compelling, “fascinating” (Robert Cialdini) defense of hormone replacement therapy, exposing the faulty science behind its fall from prominence and giving women the evidence they need to make informed decisions about their health. Now fully revised and updated. "Estrogen Matters was my antidote to the misinformation surrounding menopause. This book should be the bible for every single person going through menopause.”―Naomi Watts For years, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was the medically approved way to alleviate menopausal symptoms (ranging from hot flushes to brain fog) and reduce the risk of heart disease, Alzheimer's, and osteoporosis. But when a large study by the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) announced, with national fanfare, that women taking HRT had an increased risk of breast cancer, women were scared off, and the treatment was abandoned. Now, Dr. Bluming, a medical oncologist, and Dr. Tavris, a social psychologist, reveal the true story of the WHI’s efforts to distort their data to exaggerate unsupported claims of estrogen’s harms. Important updates in this edition include: Evidence that demolishes the WHI’s claim that HRT causes breast cancer. A list of the WHI’s retractions of their original scare stories. Updated findings on estrogen’s benefits on heart, brain, bones, and longevity. A critical review of the alternative products and medications being marketed to treat symptoms of menopause. A sobering and revelatory read, Estrogen Matters sets the record straight on estrogen’s benefits, providing a light to guide women through this inevitable phase of life.