Early detection is the best protection. At the same time, you should have an internal pelvic examination. Generally you will receive test results within one week's time. Post menopausal women who are not on hormone replacement therapy should include a bone densitometry test to screen for osteoporosis. Women on ERT should note the date they start with hormone replacement therapy.
Hormones are powerful drugs.
They present benefits as well as risks and should not be taken indiscriminately. Learning to control stress is based on a determined ongoing pursuit that leads to better health and a more contented life. There are a number of studies that demonstrate that stress reduction reduces the risk of heart attack by a significant number and is a big factor in either causing illness or keeping illness away. First of all we must recognize that stress affects every human being differently so there is no universal formula for everybody. But each of us can learn to deal with stress in a more positive way.