MORE BLOG POSTS — Hormones

  Estrogen Only is NOT Enough!   One-third of all American women over the age of 60 have had a complete hysterectomy? In fact, this is the second most common surgical procedure after C-section. Most women who have their uterus and ovaries removed are never offered hormone replacement therapy for symptomatic relief or disease prevention. Those who are lucky may find a doctor enlightened enough to prescribe hormones. Unfortunately, estrogen only is what is typically prescribed, and this is a problem! While estrogen replacement is essential countless ways, estrogen replacement alone, without the addition of progesterone, can cause a whole host of...

  Protect Your Breasts with DIM There is SO much more to the breast cancer story than we are told by our doctors! It’s not as simple as hormone replacement therapy equals breast cancer! Did you know that a major factor dictating the health of you breast tissue is NOT the absolute amount of estrogen in your body, but the way in which your body metabolizes your estrogen? Let me break this down as simply as possible. Basic Overview of Estrogen Metabolism Your body makes three kinds of estrogen: Estradiol (E2), Estrone (E1), and Estriol (E3). E2 is the most...

In my last blog, I discussed how the flawed research date from the 2002 Women’s Health Initiative Trial resulted in unwarranted fear of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). It’s taken 22 years to ‘right the wrong’ way of thinking about the safe use of HRT thanks to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The key findings from this study were that hormone therapy can be safely used by women to alleviate menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats without significantly increasing the risk of breast cancer, heart disease, or stroke. The latest research highlights...

The Truth About Hormone Replacement Therapy Patient: “Doctor, I’m miserable! I’m having hot flashes and night sweats, I’ve gained 30 pounds that won’t budge, I’m depressed, and I don’t want to have sex with my husband.” Doctor: “Well, your lab results are normal. You’re just getting older.” Patient: “I need help. I’m already exercising and eating well. I’m willing to do whatever it takes] to feel better.” Doctor: “Well…I can give you an anti-depressant that may help with your hot flashes and depression, but it can also cause weight gain. I can’t give you any hormone replacement because it causes breast cancer and other...