Athena Institute

A biomedical research organization founded by Dr. Winnifred Cutler, the biologist who co-discovered

Athena is a biomedical research institute dedicated to working to improve the quality of healthcare for women. The primary focus of Athena Institute is Behavioral Endocrinology -- the relationship between your behavior and your physiology

Athena Institute's research addresses: the benefits of the 'right regimen' of hormone replacement therapy; the real risk of breast cancer and hrt, avoiding unnecessary hysterectomy and ovariectomy; sexual response in women; menopause; osteoporosis; sex during menstruation; and pheromones as sexual attractants.

12/02/2021

Thousands of unnecessary hysterectomies are performed every year. Here’s what women need to know to determine if they should have the surgery or find an alternative treatment: https://www.athenainstitute.com/hyx.html?social-fb

Fifty percent of American women are prescribed a hysterectomy resulting in 550,000 hysterectomies being performed each year (five times the rate in Europe). Yet many women are unaware of the full range of medical alternatives and the long-term consequences.

12/01/2021

You deserve a relationship with a physician who respects your intelligence, dignity, & time. Learn how to find one here, http://www.athenainstitute.com/messages/searchingforsurgeons.html?social-fb

You can choose the surgeon with the best track record with the type of surgery YOU think is best. It takes a little work but the reward is huge.

11/29/2021

Are you getting enough vitamin C to protect yourself from COVID-19 and other illnesses? Here’s how to determine the right dosage: https://www.athenainstitute.com/blog/howtoTakeVitaminC.html?social-fb

Not everyone who gets exposed to a virus succumbs to it. Vitamin C 500 to 8,000 milligrams (mgs) a day can help. Our immune system burns up more when it is stressed.

11/23/2021

Is a history of sporadic s*x harming your fertility? Weekly s*xual activity can help promote regular menstrual cycles and a healthier reproductive system: http://www.athenainstitute.com/sciencelinks/sporadics*xandmenstrualcycles.html *xualhealth

Winnifred B. Cutler* Celso Ramon Garcia** and Abba M. Krieger *** . *Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania **Division of Human Reproduction, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania ***Department of Statistics,....

11/19/2021

A new study by JAMA Surgery has revealed that female surgeons are more at risk of fertility issues due to medical hazards in operating rooms. Our new blog post explores how everyday behaviors like the workplace may harm—or help—fertility: https://www.athenainstitute.com/blog/fertilityandoccupation.html?social-fb

Recently, a new study by JAMA Surgery has revealed that female surgeons are more at risk of fertility issues due to medical hazards in operating rooms. A survey of over 1,000 U.S. female surgeons discovered that 32 percent had difficulty with fertility, compared to 10.9 percent in the general popula...

11/16/2021

This study published by the Public Library of Science reveals good news: Each year, close to 100% (99.75%) of women remained free of a breast cancer diagnosis: https://www.athenainstitute.com/blog/PLOS20.html?social-fb

Our new study supports reducing frequency of mammograms for menopausal women with no prior invasive breast cancer diagnosis!

11/15/2021

The inevitable decline in the ovarian secretion of estrogen and progesterone causes severe symptoms in about 25 percent of women as they age. Women vary, and so should your treatment options: https://www.athenainstitute.com/mediaarticles/hyhChapter2.html?social-fb

11/12/2021

Studies show that if you’ve recently gotten a breast biopsy, it’s probably wise to request a second opinion to ensure an accurate result: https://www.athenainstitute.com/sciencelinks/menopauselive2017.html?social-fb

©Menopause Live, February 2017. An e-newsletter of the International Menopause Society. Winnifred Cutler, Ph.D., Athena Institute for Women's Wellness, Chester Springs, PA. and James Kolter, M.D., Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA

11/10/2021

Unfortunately, many natural remedies are unregulated by the medical field. Here’s our guide on how to assess the potential advantages and risks of alternative treatments for menopause: https://www.athenainstitute.com/mediaarticles/hyhChapter4.html?social-fb

11/09/2021

Learn about what foods are rich in essential nutrients for menopausal women’s health in this chapter from Hormones and Your Health: https://athenainstitute.com/mediaarticles/hyhChapter4.html?social-fb

11/08/2021

Progesterone plays a key role in the physiology of bone, breast health, and mental alertness, https://athenainstitute.com/mediaarticles/hyhChapter3.html?social-fb

11/03/2021

Men should know the effects that risk-taking behaviors can have on their health and fertility, https://athenainstitute.com/sciencelinks/males*xuality.html?social-fb

Most educated people are aware that castration is devastating to the male attributes of an adult male. Remove the te**es and the man loses his deep voice, his need to shave, the power of his muscles, and his very virility.

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