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Harvard Women's Health Watch: February 2009

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Articles in this issue:

Should women with normal cholesterol be taking a statin?

The results of the JUPITER trial suggested that people with normal cholesterol should take a statin, but questions remain about long-term effectiveness. One's level of cardiovascular risk should be the primary factor in deciding whether to take a statin.

In brief: Hypnosis helps reduce hot flashes in breast cancer survivors

Breast cancer survivors suffering from hot flashes who underwent hypnosis therapy for a study experienced a significant decrease in the frequency and intensity of their hot flashes.

In the journals: Research finds that many older people can't get up from a fall

As people get older, they are at greater risk of falling, and it also becomes more difficult for them to get up after a fall, which may complicate injuries.

Foot conditions: Recognizing and treating Morton's neuroma

Morton's neuroma is a painful thickening of a nerve in the foot typically caused by tight, high-heeled shoes. Conservative treatment (low, roomy shoes, pain relievers, ice) is recommended before surgery is considered.

Prevention: Have your vaccinations had a check-up lately?

Although most people receive vaccinations in childhood, over time some vaccines lose their potency, new ones are introduced, and foreign travel may require certain vaccinations, depending on the destination. Read More »

By the way, doctor: Can I have endometriosis even after a hysterectomy?

I had a hysterectomy a year ago. Six months ago, I started having severe pelvic pain a few days before I would have had a period. Is it possible to experience symptoms of endometriosis after a hysterectomy? I also wonder if I might have pelvic adhesions.