When we first realized my ovaries were damaged beyond repair from chemotherapy and radiation, my oncologist strongly suggested that I add calcium supplements to my routine. Why? Because he feared the estrogen provided by birth control pills or other hormone replacement therapies wouldn’t be enough to stave off the increased risk of osteoporosis.
I know that you already have enough to worry about, but bone density truly should be a concern to anyone with any type of premature ovarian failure.
But what if you’re like me and can’t stand milk (even though it does a body good) and the idea of adding …read more

I am taking this gorgeous long weekend to replant some herbs and plants and enjoy fertility of a different kind. But before I head into the sun, I want to share some news around the b5media Health & Wellness channel that might interest you:
1.) Elaine at Genetics and Health reports about a new study which connects specific genetic mutations with premature ovarian failure, a cause of infertility. Check out her post entitled, Infertility, Heart Disease, Osteoporosis and Genetic Mutations.  I’ll try to add more information here as it comes available.
2.) Liberty at HealthBolt warns that using Viagra and trying to …read more