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Menopause: Managing the Transition

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  Perimenopause and menopause are both transitional phases that indicate an end to your reproductive years. Premenopause, on the other hand, is when there are no symptoms of either. Menopause officially marks the end of female reproduction. Although this life stage is well known, there are actually different stages within menopause that are important to recognize and understand. Menopause itself officially occurs when you stop menstruating. Perimenopause, on the other hand, means “around menopause.” It’s also known as the menopause transitional phase and is called such because it happens before menopause. Although they’re both part of the same overall life transition, menopause and perimenopause have different symptoms and treatment options. Premenopause vs. perimenopause Premenopause and perimenopause are sometimes used interchangeably, but technically they have different meanings. Premenopause is when you have no symptoms of perimenopause or menopause. You still have periods — wh...
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Early Symptoms of Prostate Cancer

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  Prostate cancer is one of the leading cancers in males. Symptoms may include pain, bladder issues, or sexual dysfunction. Early detection is key. What are the earliest symptoms of prostate cancer? Prostate cancer, especially in the early stages, will typically cause pain, urinary symptoms, and it can affect your sexual function. Urinary symptoms Prostate cancer shares many similar symptoms with benign diseases of the prostate. The earliest prostate cancer symptoms are often urinary. Warning signs can include: • frequent urination • urination that burns • difficulty with starting urine flow • weak flow, or “dribbling” • blood in the urine • frequently urinating at night Many of these symptoms can be indicative of noncancerous diseases of the prostate, a gland located near the bladder. These include an enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and prostatitis, an inflamed prostate gland, usually due to infection. Unlike prostate cancer, BPH an...
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Breast Cancer Treatment Options

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  There are several ways to approach treatment for breast cancer, and it often takes a combination of therapies. It’s important to weigh the potential benefits, side effects, and risks of each option. There are many different types of breast cancer. Some treatments target specific characteristics of cancer cells, so they only work on those particular cancers. Some treatments depend on how fast the cancer is growing and how far it has spread. Breast cancer treatment isn’t the same for everyone. Read on to learn more about breast cancer treatments and factors that may help determine the best therapies for you. How do I know which treatment is right for me? Before making a recommendation, a cancer care team will consider many factors, such as: • breast cancer stage, which describes how far the cancer may have spread • tumor grade, which describes how quickly the cancer is likely to grow and spread • estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor status • human peidermal gorowth f...
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