University Hospitals has begun a clinical-research study to examine the safety and efficacy of the anti-estrogen drug bazedoxifene combined with estrogen on relief of hot flashes and other menopausal side effects. Previously published data suggests that the combination of estrogen and anti-estrogen drugs relieves symptoms, such as hot flashes and bone loss, without causing uterine bleeding. The one-year treatment study hopes to... »
It was only a matter of time I guess before someone decided to see if the symptoms women experience as they transition thru menopause effects their work performance. As if women are not already discriminated enough in the workplace ... Do we really need studies like this Dutch one looking at "the impact of menopausal symptoms on work ability" that claims "Menopausal symptoms are negatively associated with work ability and may increase the risk of sickness absence"? I mean what were they thinking? That this is going to help women in the 40-60 age bracket obtain employment more easily? Or did they think this would... »