Estrogen

Ovary Removal Before Menopause Increases Risk of Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism

August 29, 2007 -- ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers have shown that women who had one or both ovaries removed before menopause faced an increased long-term risk of Parkinson's disease and of several related conditions known as parkinsonism, compared to women who retained their ovaries. To protect against these conditions, estrogen replacement therapy may be warranted for women who had their ovaries removed before menopause. Ovaries are responsible for estrogen production.    » read more »

May 09, 2007 -- ROCHESTER, Minn. -- A class of drugs called bisphosphonates has become the new mainstay treatment for postmenopausal women diagnosed with osteoporosis in the post-hormone-replacement era. Taking just one pill a week, or even one a month, may prevent, slow or stop the breakdown and progress of this bone-thinning condition, according to the May issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource.    » read more »