Discusses the lifestyle choices and other factors that put women at risk for heart disease. Explains how each of these factors increases the risk. Provides links to additional resources. Prepared for the CHN by the Women's affiliate.
Discusses the findings of the Women's Health Initiative studies. Describes the health risks and benefits of HRT. Offers suggestions to minimize the risks.
Explains what bioidentical hormones are. Presents concerns regarding their effectiveness and safety. Discusses saliva testing to determine a woman's hormone levels. Link requires PDF reader.
Examines the barriers and challenges disabled women face as they approach midlife and menopause. Details how women with disabilities have particular information and service needs during their menopausal years.
Discusses considerations for women who are thinking about using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for menopausal symptoms. Explains what is known about the effectiveness and safety of both CAM and conventional medical therapies for menopausal symptoms.
Addresses the physical and emotional changes that accompany early menopause, as well as the health issues later in a woman's life that may be related to menopause.