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Poor Sleep in Premenopausal and Perimenopausal Women Linked to Migraine History

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History of migraine may be associated with poor sleep in premenopausal and perimenopausal women, according to research presented at the North American Menopause Society Annual Meeting.

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STAT+: Drug shortages reached a record high as 2023 drew to a close

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These include oxytocin, which is used during childbirth; Rho(D) immune globulin, which helps some women during pregnancy; standard-of-care chemotherapy, pain and sedation medicines; and ADHD pills. Unresolved shortages have, in fact, been hovering above 300 for more than a year as numerous basic and life-saving medicines are in short supply.

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Study: Black women should start breast cancer screening at age 42

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For many years, there’s been considerable debate about the best age for women to initiate breast cancer screening.The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that women start getting screenings around age 50, while groups such as the American Cancer Society recommend screenings begin at an earlier age.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Breast cancer is much more common in women than in men, but men can develop it, too. Most women are age 55 or older when they are diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer risk is higher among women who have personal or family history of breast cancer. As you get older, your breast cancer risk increases.

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Utrogestan accepted as HRT in Scotland

European Pharmaceutical Review

The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has accepted Utrogestan, the only adjunctive micronised progesterone available as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for use alongside any oestrogen-only HRT for women with an intact uterus. Adjunctive micronised progesterone – a menopause milestone for Scottish women.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

OctariusRx

Breast cancer is much more common in women than in men, but men can develop it, too. Most women are age 55 or older when they are diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer risk is higher among women who have personal or family history of breast cancer. As you get older, your breast cancer risk increases. Take the Quiz.

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Utrogestan approved as HRT in Scotland

European Pharmaceutical Review

The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has approved Utrogestan, the only adjunctive micronised progesterone available as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for use alongside any oestrogen-only HRT for women with an intact uterus. Adjunctive micronised progesterone – a menopause milestone for Scottish women.

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