Comments on: Bioidentical Hormone Research Shows Heart Benefits

By: Wendy Osborn

Wendy Osborn — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:50:59 +0000

I am thrilled and relieved that this study is being conducted. Perhaps I can get my friends to take notice, as there is so much fear among women regarding ANY hormone replacement nowadays. I have been using bio identical hormones, for 2 years, less than a year into menopause. I am so grateful to the late Dr. John Lee whose books I have treasured. Thank you Dr. Hopkins for your newsletter and everything you do!

By: Lance Chambers

Lance Chambers — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:53:54 +0000

I’m a believer of the efficacy of bioidentical hormones for many years. Thanks to the dedication of the many health professionals and scientists who gave hope to women who suffer from menopausal symptons, heart disease and breast cancer because of synthetic hormone replacement therapy. Now women will have the opportunity to choose a healthy alternative.

By: Barbara Blanton

Barbara Blanton — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:44:55 +0000

Do you also have a private practice in Tyler at the Health Science Center? Or….does anyone in Dallas follow your protocols?

By: Gail Palmer

Gail Palmer — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:05:29 +0000

I am 66 and have been on bioidentical hormones for 1 1/2 yrs. It has made a tremendous difference in my life, although I still have to be on a statin and blood pressure meds and have type II diabetis. Am being treated by Holtorf Med Grp in Torrance & Foster City, CA which specializes in anti-aging & hormones. I too would be interested in participating in a study for free should Dr. Stephensen get funding for another one.

By: mary jane holden

mary jane holden — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:01:30 +0000

I am so thrilled that this study is in progress. You must find other ways to conduct these studies because mainstream medicine is practically killing women. I have a brother who is a doctor and one who is a pharmacist – they both totally discard the benefits of bioidentical hormone replacement, refuse to read the literature that’s actually been around now for quite some time, and attribute my wellness to perceived better genes than they inherited…completely ridiculous – I have been on bioidentical HRT now for nearly a decade, and my previous (and frequent) atrial fibrillation, tachycardia, and hot flashes have ceased; I sleep like a baby, and my mood swings are gone. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you.

By: Lynn Faust

Lynn Faust — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:16:11 +0000

Tell Dr. Stephenson I would be glad to be a participant in her studies for free as I feel the bioidentical hormones make a huge difference in my quality of life and are still so misunderstood. Particularly in addition to all the profound systems symptoms from hormone dificiency, she needs to add in how well women sleep during these years both on and off bioidentical hormones- quite a startling difference in my own and friends cases. I have been taking these hormones for 12 years since age 43. I am now 55. LF

By: Bobbie

Bobbie — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:12:50 +0000

Why couldnt the women be on a cox2 inhibitor? Just interested because I am using progesterone and estrogen cream and Im on a NSAID daily arthrotec. Is one cancellning out the other? Thanks

By: Teri Scott

Teri Scott — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:41:40 +0000

I am absolutely thrilled that this study has been undertaken and incredibly grateful to Dr. Stephenson for her hard work and dedication to these issues for women. If only we had more funding for studies like hers! I believe that this world would be a much safer place to be a woman in were more doctors to study bioidenticals and insist that insurance pay for this much safer path to wellness. I’ve been a huge believer for years, but am frequently frustrated with a family of six on a single small income with the cost of keeping myself well…and it doesn’t really even cost that much. Even a small amount is difficult financially in these times.