All the best info on women's health
#10: Cervical Cancer is a known STIPosted by kathryn on April 10, 2012
My interview with Gill Burgess tells you everything you ever wanted to know about this silent killer; cervical smears – why they’re important and much much more. Gill Burgess is the Cancer Screening Co-ordinator for Croydon PCT, specialising in Breast, Bowel and Cervical Cancers.
Why gain weight as you age?Posted by kathryn on December 12, 2011
Tanith Lee, friend, early pauser and specialist fitness coach explains HOW NOT to fall into this trap!! http://on.fb.me/s49PZW
#14: Early Menopause-My sex life is overPosted by kathryn on June 21, 2011
Plunged into menopause at an early age is devastating but to find out later, rather than sooner
#12: Down to Earth NutritionPosted by kathryn on June 16, 2011
Liver function, bowel health, weight gain-all in a day’s work! Here’s my interview with Shirley Ward. It was a great pleasure interviewing Shirley; she’s helped a huge number of people understand their health especially as they approach menopause. Click on the link to hear the interview, get top tips plus the transcript is set out [...]
I’ve been mentally ill for most of my life-Ruby WaxPosted by kathryn on January 31, 2011
She tells it like it is, unafraid of controversy. I identified so much with this http://bit.ly/hRD7P1. Like Ruby, I’m always getting on my soapbox and telling it all about depression (particularly in perimenopause and menopause) because I’ve lived through it myself and came through this metamorphosis stronger, healthier and, most of all, understanding why it [...]
#9: Breast Cancer-The Pill-menopausePosted by kathryn on November 16, 2010
A no-holds barred open discussion on breast cancer, the pill and menopause. Check out this online radio http://www.redshiftradio.co.uk, the Scarlet Ladies slot – a bit like Loose Women only it’s audio!
#8:Breast Cancer on the increasePosted by kathryn on October 27, 2010
Get the real story behind Mammograms and my preferred route of Thermal Imaging. Listen to Prof Gordon Wishart on why this disease is on the increase.
Breast Cancer on the increasePosted by kathryn on October 4, 2010
Young women often make the headlines when it comes to breast cancer. In reality it is women over 50 that are mostly affected with one in 54 being diagnosed but when a leading consultant tells you the diagnosis of breast cancer is on the rise at an unprecedented rate then you want to know why.
Breast Cancer RisksPosted by kathryn on September 10, 2010
Women produce xtra oestrogen from fat cells. A driving force for onset of BC. Alcohol + smoking also a lethal cocktail.
Alcohol and Breast Cancer RiskPosted by kathryn on June 21, 2010
I was really surprised to read these stats. http://bit.ly/d7Id5S. Breast cancer risk increases more with alcohol consumption than taking HRT. From my perspective, it begs the question, when the HRT studies were done was alcohol consumption taken into consideration, as this would surely compound the risk? It also confirms that all things are relative and many, [...]
I’m Kathryn Colas and Simply Hormones brings you the latest news on menopause and other women’s health issues like breast cancer, ovarian cancer and HRT. Learn what you need to know from someone who’s personally experienced and survived menopause or listen to my interviews with medical professionals on podcast anytime. For more information on the symptoms of menopause and how to live with it just visit my website SimplyHormones.com.
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