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Special: Focus on Women's Health Welcome to our expanded women's health section. It's full of important information and resources about cancer, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), depression and much more. Lesbians and Cancer: 5 Questions If you watched this season of The L Word (and even if you didn't), you might have a lot of questions regarding your risk for cancer. Here are some important answers from Dr. Susan Ball. BOOK REVIEW: Lesbian Cancer Epidemic Comes Out of the Closet A book that explores the personal battles of lesbians with cancer.

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FDA: Just Say ‘No” to Gay Sperm
The FDA’s decision has gay rights leaders fuming

Women living with AIDS on the rise
It's not because more women are engaging in unprotected casual sex

FDA approves HPV vaccine
Merck & Co. won approval to sell the first vaccine that prevents HPV

Lesbians and smoking
Reversing the statistics...

Baby Love
Author, lesbian and new mom Louise Sloane answers our questions on single motherood...

Updated Breast Cancer Treatment Guidelines Available
Information that is otherwise spread out among various resources has been compiled into one up-to-date booklet.

Testosterone Patch Improves Libido of Women with No Ovaries
Testosterone supplements can improve the sexual function and mood of women whose ovaries have been removed, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital found.

GayHealth.com Sponsors Upcoming Lesbian Cancer Conference
GayHealth.com is proud to sponsor Healing Works, the first-ever national conference to address lesbians and cancer. Stop by to meet our editor, Sarah Albert, or check back here for updates!

Healing Works Conference: Homophobia Is Health Hazard for Lesbians
Finding a lesbian-friendly doctor is no easy task -- but it is a necessary one according to activists.

Nearly One in Five Early-stage Breast Cancer Surgeries Maltreated
Around one in five patients with early-stage breast cancer who’ve undergone breast-conserving surgery receives inappropriate treatment, according to a study.

Remembering Your Lesbian Patients
Giving patients an opportunity to disclose their sexual orientation is part of offering quality healthcare.

Coming Out to Your GYN
All too often lesbian and bisexual women are given little or no opportunity to discuss their sexuality with their doctors.

Sensitive Scanner May Aid Breast Cancer Patients
Researchers in England have developed a sophisticated bone marrow scanner that can spot breast cancer cells on a microscopic level.

Risk Factors Can Predict False-Positive Mammograms
Researchers have identified risk factors that virtually guarantee certain women will face mammogram results that falsely implicate the presence of breast cancer.

Lesbian Cancer Support Crucial to Care
What is the difference between a support group and group psychotherapy?

FDA Committee Recommends New Use for Breast Cancer Drug
An FDA advisory committee recommended approval for Femara (letrozole) as a first-line treatment for advanced breast cancer in post-menopausal women.

Breast Biopsies: Know Your Options
Get the lowdown on the different biopsy tools available.

Strains of Chlamydia Increase Cervical Cancer Risk
Women infected with certain strains of the sexually transmitted disease, chlamydia, may be over six times more likely to develop cervical cancer.

CDC Promotes Cervical Cancer Awareness
In recognition of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the CDC has teamed up with the National Cervical Cancer Coalition to encourage women to get Pap smears.

FDA Approves New First Line Breast Cancer Treatment
Femara (letrozole) had previously been approved in 1997 for use only in breast cancer patients whose primary drug treatment failed.

Lesbian Dating: Before You Call the Movers
"Some lesbians can have such a hard time with dating -- they want to skip that part and jump right into a relationship."

The Mautner Project for Lesbians Joins the Board of the NBCC
The Mary-Helen Mautner Project for Lesbians and Cancer, Washington, DC, announced its election to the Board of Directors of the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) on January 23.

BOOK REVIEW: Caring for Ourselves
This is one of the first comprehensive health books for lesbians. Read chapters covering depression, HIV, menopause, sexuality, relationships and more.

Breast Cancer Risk: Ignorance Is Not Bliss
Breast cancer affects all women and it can certainly affect a woman you love. Breast cancer can also occur in men. Be aware of this important health issue and make sure you have done whatever you can to reduce your risk and increase your chances for early detection.

HPV Test Used for Early Detection of Cervical Cancer
An HPV test may help eliminate unnecessary biopsies.

Breast Fest for Lesbian and Bi Women in NYC
Lesbian and bisexual women in New York City are invited to a free set of workshops hosted by Callen-Lorde.

Behavior of WSW May Increase Their HIV Risk, Study Finds
A new study challenges the notion that women who have sex with women have relatively little risk of contracting HIV.

Long-term Estrogen Therapy May Increase Ovarian Cancer Risk
Postmenopausal women who have undergone estrogen replacement therapy for 10 or more years are at over twice the risk for ovarian cancer as women who’ve never taken the hormone.

America’s Gay Sex Explosion
It's gay-okay in the U.S.A.

Year in Review: Health Survey for Women
Take a moment to answers some questions about your health.

Smoking Rates Put Lesbians at Greater Risk for Cancer
The Mautner Project for Lesbians and Cancer urges health organizations to focus on women who partner with women.

HIV Risk Higher Among Lesbian Injection Drug Users
A study has found that among female injection drug users, women who have sex with women are at particular risk for HIV infection.

Bubble Baths May Improve Lesbian Lovin'
Baths improve blood flow and arousal in women.

Special Issue of MAMM Focuses on Advanced Breast Cancer
Supplement to MAMMfocuses on issues in advanced breast cancer.

New Device Helps Women with Sexual Arousal Problems
The first medical device arrives on the market to help women with female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD) reach orgasm.

Dr. Ball's Chat Transcript
This important chat addresses HIV and women's health.

Viagra Improves Sexual Function in Women, Study Says
"Sildenafil may directly improve female arousal disorder," say researchers from the University of Catania in Italy.

Inadequate Screening Puts WSW at Risk for Cervical Cancer
Women who have sex with women are often not adequately screened for human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted disease that can lead to cervical cancer.

BOOK REVIEW: It Takes A Village
Chances are, you’ve heard the saying: "It takes a village to raise a child." And nowhere is this adage more evident than in our own community.

Condoms Reduce Women's Risk of Genital Herpes
The study implies that condoms would also cut the risk of genital herpes for partners who have receptive anal sex.

Redefining Modern Parenting
A new magazine provides articles, information and resources for LGBT families.

Physicians Want More Lesbian Health Education
Program directors and residents want more lesbian health education.

Researchers Fertilize Mice Eggs Without Sperm
Sperm? Who needs 'em?

BOOK REVIEW: Lesbian Sex Secrets for Men
Hey, great title. It ought to sell a lot of books…but not to lesbians.

Kids of Lesbian Parents More Likely to Break from Gender Roles
Girls raised by two moms were more likely to aspire to be engineers, astronauts, doctors and lawyers, and boys were more likely to be nurturing and less aggressive.

TRUE STORY: When a Doctor Has Ovarian Cancer
After two surgeries and several months of rigorous chemotherapy, one physician discusses her diagnosis and cancer treatment.

The Big Lie: Lesbian Bed Death
Are therapists wrong about the lesbian sex problem?

Mautner Launches New Program to Promote Lesbian Breast Health
A new project called "Beds, Breakfasts and Breasts," hopes to bring breast health messages to lesbians who are not necessarily part of the LGBT community.

Big Lie: Lesbian Bed Death, Part II: Care and Counsel
Care and Counsel

National Lesbian Health Conference Begins September 26 in Washington, D.C.
The Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer will host the National Lesbian Health Conference 2002: Healing Works, from September 26 to 28 in Washington, D.C.

Sexy Calender for 2003 Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness
The Breast of Canada Calendar sends an important message about breast health

National Black Lesbian Health Conference Planned for April in Los Angeles
This is the second National Black Lesbian Health Conference held by Zuna, the National Advocacy Organization for Black Lesbians.

Women's Response To Stress Healthier
Women's response to stress may help explain the health and behavioral differences between the sexes.

Lesbian and Bi Women More Likely to Engage in Risky Behavior, Study Finds
Lesbian and bisexual women at various colleges are more likely to take risks, including drug use and suicide attempts, compared to gay and bisexual men.

Mautner Launches Provider Training Program Focused on Lesbian Health
The Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer launched a nationwide training program to help fight homophobia on the healthcare system.

Rare Case of HIV Transmission Via Lesbian Sex Reported in Medical Journal
A 20 year-old woman was infected with HIV during sex with her HIV-infected female partner, according to an article in the journal Clinical Infectious Disease.

Mautner Project Launches Health Program for African American Lesbians
A national health education program for African American women who partner with women was launched by the Mautner Project, according to an announcement on January 23.

Mautner Project Launches Heart Health Campaign
GayHealth.com partners to promote crucial lesbian health effort.

Healthy Heart Guide for Lesbians
Download this important information.