Dr. Ellen Gold and colleagues recently published “The Relation of Inflammation to Premenstrual Symptoms” in the Journal of Women’s Health. Their results demonstrate that several key premenstrual symptoms including mood swings, weight gain/bloating, and abdominal cramps/back pain are associated with elevated levels of a marker of inflammation, C-reactive protein. These findings have potential clinical implications for treatment with anti-inflammatory agents and possibly for prevention.
Recent Articles…
Kaiser Permanente study finds greater risk of fibroid diagnosis among midlife women with untreated high blood pressure.
The lead-up to menopause can feel daunting—you may no longer have full control over aspects of your bodily health that you enjoyed in your 20s and 30s.
A new SWAN nationwide study strengthens the case for women to maintain a healthy lifestyle, noting a relation between memory and heart fat quantity and quality.
Recent Articles…
Kaiser Permanente study finds greater risk of fibroid diagnosis among midlife women with untreated high blood pressure.
The lead-up to menopause can feel daunting—you may no longer have full control over aspects of your bodily health that you enjoyed in your 20s and 30s.
A new SWAN nationwide study strengthens the case for women to maintain a healthy lifestyle, noting a relation between memory and heart fat quantity and quality.
SWAN investigator Dr. Sherri-Ann Burnett-Bowie discusses black and white differences that were found from SWAN.
