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Few treatments in women’s health have generated as much confusion or controversy as menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). Following the publication of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) in 2002, millions of women abandoned hormone therapy over fears of breast cancer and…

Quick Takeaways: A coronary artery calcium (CAC) score measures calcified plaque in the coronary arteries. It doesn’t detect soft, non-calcified plaque, which is often the higher-risk variety. In the CONFIRM study, 10% of individuals with a zero calcium score had…

Advertisements for GLP-1 patches promise the results of a weekly injection without the needle or the cost. Prescription GLP-1 medications can run hundreds of dollars a month, and many patients prefer to avoid injections, so cheaper, needle-free alternatives attract real…

Quick Takeaways:   Gut microbiome testing has become widely available through consumer kits, but a physician-ordered comprehensive stool analysis measures far more than bacterial composition: It measures inflammatory markers, digestion and absorption markers, parasites, and occult blood. No FDA-approved stool…

Quick Takeaways Perimenopause typically lasts about four to five years, although duration varies widely. Symptoms such as hot flashes may continue for years beyond the menopausal transition. Genetics influence the timing of menopause, but there is no precise way to…

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