Archive for 'Bioidentical Hormones'
Bioidentical Hormone Research Shows Heart Benefits
In her landmark CHOIICE study, Dr. Stephenson’s approach to bioidentical hormone replacement shows clear benefits for heart disease risk factors. In this interview, Dr. Stephenson explains how the study was conducted and gives us the specific results.
Full StoryProgesterone and Breast Tenderness, Q&A with Dr. David Zava
Dr. David Zava explains how and why bioidentical progesterone can cause breast tenderness in some women.
Full StoryHow Much Estrogen does a Woman Really Need?
Hot flashes and vaginal dryness aren’t always indicators of estrogen deficiency. Bioidentical hormone expert Jim Paoletti RPh gives guidance on how to determine when a woman has an estrogen deficiency, and when symptoms might be caused by some other hormone imbalance.
Full StoryDr. Leonetti Q&A – Progesterone side effects and allergies, timing, and more…
Helene Leonetti, M.D. answers questions from readers about how to use bioidentical progesterone cream, progesterone side effects and allergies, how to time progesterone cream, whether to use estrogen and more…
Full StoryDr. Randolph Speaks to the Vibrant Legacy of Dr. John Lee
It saddens me to hear that a knowledgeable medical professional would undervalue the seminal role Dr. John Lee has played, and continues to play, in our now burgeoning field of bioidentical hormone replacement therapies (BHRT).
Full StoryDr. Leonetti Responds to Reader Questions and Comments
Dr. Helene Leonetti responds to questions and comments from readers about bioidentical hormones, progesterone cream, Dr. John Lee, thyroid, the effects of getting tubes tied and more…
Full StoryEstriol and Breast Cancer
Over the past few years controversy has erupted over the risk of developing breast cancer with estriol therapy. A study from Sweden (Rosenberg et al, 2006) suggests that estriol can increase risk of lobular carcinoma when used for five years or less, and decrease the risk when used for more than five years. Unlike estriol however, oral estradiol and progestins continue to increase risk after five years. The results of this study may appear to be confusing, but can be explained by the differences in cancer initiation and cancer promotion by different types of estrogen.
Full StoryDoes Progesterone Cream Build Up Under the Skin?
Q: My doctor has me taking natural progesterone sublingual pills—twice a day because she says the progesterone cream can build up under the skin. What do you say to that?
Full StoryBioidentical Hormones – A Doctor Answers Basic Questions
A handy hormone guide from a physician who answers these questions every day!
Ever since Oprah, Dr. Phil’s wife, and Suzanne Sommers have opened the door onto natural hormone replacement therapy, patients have lined up, dropping even from moonbeams for the coveted nectar to balance our hormones, make us sex goddesses, and turn us into youthful vixens.
May I remind you that I have been using natural hormones (recently dubbed ‘bioidentical’ hormones) for 18 years.
Full StoryThe Safe Use of Testosterone for Women
Although sex drive or libido in women is multi-faceted, it’s often closely tied to testosterone levels, and a new review study from researchers at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, published in the journal Maturitas, shows that testosterone replacement can bring many health benefits and few risks….
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