BMC Women's Health publishes original peer-reviewed research articles in all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis and management of gynaecological, fertility, and breast disorders, as well as related molecular genetics, pathophysiology, and epidemiology. All research articles in BMC Women's Health, and other BioMed Central journals, are made available under an open access license, allowing free access, redistribution and reuse.
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Differences in Menopausal Hormone Therapy Use Among Women in Germany Between 1998 and 2003
The risks and benefits of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) presented in the Women's Health Initiative trial seem to have decreased MHT use. How have the prevalence and correlates of MHT use changed?
Journal Article, October 2007
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Seasonal Variation in the Incidence of Preeclampsia and Eclampsia in Tropical Climatic Conditions
Might hypertensive disorders of pregnancy be influenced by certain weather parameters? How does the remarkably stable tropical climate of Mumbai affect the incidence of preeclampsia and eclampsia?
Journal Article, October 2007
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The Information Needs of Women Diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – Implications for Treatment and Health Outcomes
A look at the findings of a study about the information women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome want to know about their condition and the consequences of this information.
Journal Article, July 2007
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Correlates of Women's Cancer Screening and Contraceptive Knowledge among Female Emergency Department Patients
Lack of knowledge regarding preventive health services for women might impede campaigns to expand these services in the emergency department setting.
Journal Article, May 2007
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Cost-effectiveness of Preventative Therapies for Postmenopausal Women with Osteopenia
The objective of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of raloxifene, alendronate, and conservative care for postmenopausal women with osteopenia.
Journal Article, April 2007
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Trends in Complementary/Alternative Medicine Use by Breast Cancer Survivors: Comparing Survey Data from 1998 and 2005
This paper compared overall patterns of complementary and alternative medicine use, as well as use of specific products and therapies, by women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Journal Article, March 2007
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Melatonin Effects on Luteinizing Hormone in Postmenopausal Women: A Pilot Clinical Trial NCT00288262
This study sought to determine whether melatonin would suppress LH in women, thereby reducing or moderating hot flashes.
Journal Article, January 2007
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Breast Cancer Risk Associated with Different HRT Formulations: A Register-based Case-control Study
In this study of more than 3,500 breast cancer cases in Germany, researchers sought to compare the risk of different estrogens, progestins, and combinations.
Journal Article, September 2006
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Pelvic Floor Muscle Training and Adjunctive Therapies for the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women: A Systematic Review
This study examines the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training in conjunction with biofeedback, electrical stimulation, and vaginal cones for the treatment of female SUI.
Journal Article, June 2006
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Quality of Health Information for Cervical Cancer Treatment on the Internet
A wide variety of web sites are currently available to patients on cervical cancer treatment. However, there is also a large discrepancy among the quality of the 46 sites examined in this study.
Journal Article, June 2006
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Race and Satisfaction in General OB/GYN Clinics
Patient satisfaction is widely regarded as an important performance indicator for health systems. However, fewer studies reported in the OB/GYN literature focus on satisfaction than might be expected.
Journal Article, May 2006
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Preliminary Report of a Gas Conditioner to Improve Operational Reliability of Cryotherapy in Developing Countries
In low-resource settings, blockage of cryotherapy equipment occurs more frequently, terminating treatment. A prototype of a gas conditioner to prevent operational failure was designed and field-tested
Journal Article, February 2006
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Routine Management of Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer With Concurrent Radiation and Cisplatin. Five-year Results
Weekly cisplatin with radiation therapy in a non-protocol setting proves to be effective in terms of compliance, response rate, and survival for the treatment of locally advanced cervical cancer.
Journal Article, February 2006
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European active surveillance study of women taking HRT (EURAS-HRT): study protocol [NCT00214903]
The primary objective of the study was to compare incidence rates of serious adverse events in users of all types of newly prescribed oral HRT products.
Journal Article, January 2006
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An Overlooked Connection: Serotonergic Mediation of Estrogen-Related Physiology and Pathology
The authors hypothesize that some of the physiologic effects attributed to estrogen may be a consequence of estrogen-related changes in serotonin efficacy and receptor distribution.
Journal Article, December 2005
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Changes in Elderly Women's Health-Related Quality of Life Following Discontinuation of Hormone Replacement Therapy
The results suggest that there are substantial age differences in response to HRT discontinuation.
Journal Article, May 2005
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Pregnancy Weight Gain and Breast Cancer Risk
Adipose tissue aromatizes androgens to estrogens, and high BMI is linked to elevated estrogen levels in postmenopausal women. Does high pregnancy weight gain affect breast cancer risk?
Journal Article, October 2004
