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September is National Menopause Awareness Month!; Menopause and hormones: "What Can You Believe" campaign spearheaded by FDA's Office of Women's Health.

Publication: M2 Presswire
Publication Date: 30-SEP-04 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

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M2 PRESSWIRE-30 September 2004-US FDA: September is National Menopause Awareness Month!; Menopause and hormones: "What Can You Believe" campaign spearheaded by FDA's Office of Women's Health(C)1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is implementing a nationwide information campaign to raise awareness about the resources available to address questions related to the benefits and risks of hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms.

According to Census data from 2000, there are about 37.5 million women reaching or currently at menopause (ages 40 to 59). FDA wants women to be informed about new and emerging safety information about menopausal hormone treatment.

"Menopausal hormone therapy like all medications has benefits and risks which is why it is important for FDA to provide the latest, most helpful information to assist women in making the best decision to fit their needs," said Dr. Susan Wood, Assistant Commissioner of FDA's Office of Women's Health. She continued, "FDA's...

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