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Dawn M. Olsen is an Advocate for Better Women’s Health through Education. Visit Menopause A to Z if you need menopause support, or just need to find out more about how to approach your menopause symptoms and life post menopause.

Fda Takes Action Against Compounded Hrt Drugs – What it Means to you

In a blow to certain drug makers, the FDA has sent letters warning seven pharmacy operations that the claims they make about the safety and effectiveness of their so-called "bio-identical hormone replacement therapy," or "BHRT" products are unsupported by medical evidence, and are considered false and misleading by the agency. According to the FDA, they are concerned that unfounded claims like these mislead women and health care professionals. Read

By: Dawn M. Olsen | 17/01/2008 | Women's Health

Is it Perimenopause, or are you Just Getting Older?

As a women grows older, it sometimes becomes difficult to tell the difference between the normal signs of aging, and the onset of perimenopause. Today, we'll take a look at some of the symptoms to watch out for. Read

By: Dawn M. Olsen | 02/01/2008 | Women's Health

Relieving Menopause Symptoms Through Diet

Here’s a four letter word I’ll bet you haven’t heard in the last ten minutes! Now, hold on just a minute. Before you stop reading or let your mind wander into the pits, let me tell you what this hated four letter word is. It’s the word DIET, and it’s a word that no one, particularly women, like hearing … especially at this time of year. Read

By: Dawn M. Olsen | 28/11/2007 | Women's Health

Menopause During the Holidays - Why “wine” About It?

Few women realize that certain compounds found in red wine can actually help relieve menopause symptoms. Read

By: Dawn M. Olsen | 27/11/2007 | Women's Health

Need Menopause Relief? Start Eating Right!

Today's over-medicated woman may be missing the single most vital ingredient in her approach to treating her menopausal symptoms - her diet. Read

By: Dawn M. Olsen | 15/11/2007 | Women's Health