June 2008
Here’s the latest issue of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s Women’s Health Online Newsletter .
Questions and Answers: Hormone Replacement Therapy
There's no shortage of news reports about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and its potential benefits and risks. We asked
Jefferson obstetrician/gynecologist Abigail Wolf, MD, to cut through the confusion with a high-level overview.
Ovarian Cancer Odds Lowered with High-Fiber, Low-Fat Diet
A recent study shows that older women who stick to a low-fat, high-fiber diet could cut their odds for this type of cancer.
Detecting Early Ovarian Cancer
What symptoms are much more likely to occur in women with ovarian cancer than in women in the general population? Last June,
the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists released a list of symptoms every woman should know -- and watch for.
Hints for Healthful Eating
If you've ever felt frustrated about food, you aren't alone. Jefferson dietician Emily Rubin offers some tips to help you
improve your eating habits.
HPV Vaccine: Preventing Cervical Cancer
While the HPV vaccine doesn't provide total protection against this sexually transmitted disease, it does guard against the
most common types of HPV that are the main cause (70 percent) of cervical cancer or genital warts.
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about our centers and programs, and up-to-the-minute listings of free events. Bookmark and visit www.JeffersonHospital.org.
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