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Breast Cancer
Breast cancer patients can boost quality of life by using vaginal moisturizer
March 31st, 2005
For women being treated for breast cancer, some of the most promising drugs lower estrogen, which can cause other problems. One is vaginal dryness. That may not seem like much when stacked against cancer, but women recovering from a life-threatening illness need all the comfort they can get. One source of relief is Replens Long-Lasting Vaginal Moisturizer, an over-the-counter treatment, from Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc. "Vaginal dryness may seem like a small worry compared to a life- threatening illness such as cancer," comments Machelle Seibel, a professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Massachusetts. "But what seems like a...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-03-31)
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