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Some women aged 40 to 49 years with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer who undergo chemotherapy-induced amenorrhea regain ovarian function with letrozole

Letrozole Tied to Ovarian Function Recovery in Chemo

Findings in women aged 40 to 49 years with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer
Earlier age at menarche is associated with increased risk of gestational diabetes mellitus

Earlier Age at Menarche Linked to Increased Risk of GDM

Association partly mediated by prepregnancy body mass index
Unexplained persistent hyperandrogenic anovulation can be used to diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents

Review Addresses Diagnosis of PCOS in Adolescents

Hyperandrogenemic anovulation for ≥2 years distinguishes PCOS from physiologic anovulation
Menstrual preconditioning could prevent major obstetrical syndromes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Menstrual Preconditioning May Prevent PCOS-Tied Complications

Induction of ovulation should be preceded by period of progesterone withdrawal bleeding
Age at menarche could play a role in development of estrogen receptor-negative breast cancers among African-American women

Early Menarche May Add to Risk of ER− Breast CA in Black Women

For ER-negative breast cancer, childbirth status didn't affect benefits of later menarche age
Ginger is effective for reducing pain in individuals with primary dysmenorrhea

Ginger May Be Effective for Relieving Primary Dysmenorrhea

Meta-analysis shows reduction in pain visual analog score with ginger during days three to four of cycle
For women with abnormal uterine bleeding and hysteroscopically diagnosed endometrial polyps

Outpatient Uterine Polypectomy More Cost-Effective

Slightly less effective than inpatient treatment, but outpatient treatment is less expensive
Girls who consume a lot of sugary drinks may begin menstruating earlier than girls who don't

Sugary Drink Consumption Tied to Earlier Menarche

Early menstruation a risk factor for depression and breast cancer