Blog Highlight: The use of progesterone has been linked to lower rates of uterine and colon cancers and may also be useful in treating other cancers such as ovarian, melanoma, mesothelioma, and prostate. In the world of hormones, where thousands of these organic regulatory substances exist, there are a few power players that most providers…
We all know the physical benefits of running: stronger legs, increased endurance, being much more efficient at running away from bears. However, we rarely take the time to think about the mental benefits of running. For many, merely getting into the habit of running presents an immense mental hurdle — getting over that beginning slump.…
Almost every day there is more science and medical literature touting the positive effect of hormone therapy. It is becoming quite clear that in order to maintain health, wellness, vitality, and sexual health, hormones must be a part of any well-thought-out health maintenance plan as we age. However, even when we understand the importance of…
As most of my patients know, I spent a tremendous amount of my time reading, studying and going to advanced hormone courses so that I can be on the cutting edge of hormone therapy in today’s world. While there remains a significant amount of push-back by traditional medicine, the evidence is solid that hormone therapy…
In the United States, the average age of Female Menopause is about 51. During the lead up and times after this physiologic transition, many women will complain bitterly of changes in their hair. Many times, these complaints are of thinning and hair loss but other complaints such as brittle, dull, or lackluster hair are common.…
Menopausal Hair Loss is a vexing problem for many women. Thinning hair is the cause of so much emotional distress and body image alteration that women spend substantial sums of money in attempts to remedy the situation. Unfortunately, if the underlying cause is medical or physiological, simple topical treatments may be insufficient to get satisfactory…
According to the Center for Disease Control, Heart Disease is a leading cause of death in women of all ages and especially in women over 50. Multiple medical studies have determined that a major contributor to the development of heart disease in women over 50 is hormonal decline or what is commonly called Menopause. Additionally,…
Few topics garner such passionate attention as the topic of Breast Cancer in women. In fact, the emotion surrounding Breast Cancer is so strong, that the entire month of October is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness every year. Entire health fairs are devoted to increasing awareness and teaching early screening and detections. The pink ribbons…
Have you been feeling less energetic, struggling with weight gain, or experiencing a dip in your overall vitality? You might have checked your testosterone levels and been told they’re “normal” – but what if “normal” isn’t enough for you to feel your best?’ In today’s health-conscious world, understanding your body’s unique needs goes beyond simply…
Estrogen and progesterone are female sex hormones produced by the ovaries. Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) regulate these sex hormones to aid in the reproductive process, but when a woman goes through menopause, her ovaries become less responsive to LH and FSH. This means that the circulation and production of estrogen significantly decline,…