Sleepwear Eases Effects of Menopause

Sleepwear Eases Effects of Menopause

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2004 -- Wicking J. Sleepwear has announced the availability of a new lavender night shirt designed to reduce the effects of night sweats or hot flashes for women who experience these symptoms due to menopause, cancer treatments, medicine or other health issues. As part of the companys focus on improving treatment and care for women, Wicking J. Sleepwear also announced that a portion of the sales of the new night shirt, called the Helen Carol, and its other sleepwear products will be given to the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF).

To further promote awareness of gynecologic cancers, Wicking J. Sleepwear items will feature a hang tag with a message about the importance of scheduling an annual exam to protect gynecologic health. The tag also provides contact details for further information about GCF and the Womens Cancer Network, a website which provides womens cancer resources, including a free, confidential risk assessment.


As the not-for-profit charitable organization of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, GCF seeks to ensure public awareness of gynecologic cancer prevention methods, early diagnosis and proper treatment. This September, to mark Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, GCF has worked with governors of all 50 states to have the month officially designated in order to spread awareness of gynecologic cancers.

Source: Gynecologic Cancer Foundation

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