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01/09/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Research proves having a hysterectomy before 35, long thought of as “risk free,” QUADRUPLES a woman’s risk of heart failure and increases risk of obesity

Studies reveal that a hysterectomy, the surgical removal of the woman’s uterus, increased the risk of congestive heart failure by four times and doubles the likelihood of coronary heart disease. The procedure to excise the uterus is considered a standard procedure for treating certain conditions in the regions such as fibroids and endometriosis. However, there is little research available that […]

12/07/2015 / By Julie Wilson

“The Dangerous Age:” When menopause hits women in their 30s

When women think about perimenopause, or the time when a woman’s body begins to make its natural transition towards menopause, they picture this process as happening in their late 40s or early 50s. However, menopausal symptoms can arise much earlier in some women, sometimes impacting those in their 30s. What Your Doctor May Not Tell […]

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