Articles for topic: hormones

 
 

Post Menopause An Increased Risk of Breast Cancer With Hypertension Drugs

High blood pressure is common as we age, but long-term use may pose a problem for older women. Progesterone supports both blood pressure and breast health so supplementing may be the answer.

 

3 Ways To Avoid The Oestrogen Dominance Affecting Men and Women

Both men and women are at risk when environmental and lifestyle factors expose them to excess oestrogen.

 

Depression Risk Increases Four Fold With Unplanned Pregnancy

The risk of baby blues can be reduced if bioidentical natural progesterone is given to compensate for plunging levels after delivery.

 

HRT Boosts Muscle According To Study Of 12 Women

Although 12 is a good number for a jury, it’s not enough to convince that a research finding has widespread applications.

 

Why Your Belly Is Good For Your Bones

Bioidentical natural progesterone, and that slight increase in your belly at menopause, will both help protect your bones.

 

Which Hormone To Supplement? Progesterone, Oestrogen or Both?

Hormone balance is critical for our health and wellbeing, but which hormone or hormones do you need, and how do you decide?

 

Combined HRT Increases Breast Cancer Risk

The effect of excess oestrogen on breast cancer risk is well known, but it is worse if combined with synthetic progestins/progestogens.

 

Fibroids Helped by Bioidentical Progesterone And Vitamin D

Vitamin D is the current ‘wonder vitamin’ and women with good levels are 32% less likely to develop fibroids.

 

Why Are 70% of Double Mastectomies Pointless?

Pretty horrific headline from the US where the procedure is more common, but for those looking for preventive measures the protective effect of bioidentical natural progesterone has been known for some years.

 

The Pill – Consequences of Three Generations of Hormonal Havoc

Whether for contraception, menopause symptoms or to control heavy bleeding, women have been given artificial hormones for many years now. What is the price we have paid?

 
 
 
 
 
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