Articles tagged with: bioidentical hormones
Bioidentical Hormones Work Better for Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)
This occurs when the ovaries aren’t working properly and so few, or no, hormones are being produced by the body, but women could benefit from taking bioidentical hormones.
Signs That You Might Have A Hormonal Imbalance
Women really only have two hormones to worry about. They are oestrogen and progesterone and they dominate our lives from puberty to post menopause.
Progesterone or Progestogen – Why It Is Important To Know The Difference
Do you know the difference between the synthetic and the natural hormone, and why it really matters?
Medical Misinformation Is Old News
Do you always believe what you see in the media? There can be many ways to ‘spin’ a story, particularly when related to health, so you need to learn to read between the lines.
Why Yam Is Not Progesterone in Disguise
If you are confused about the difference between wild yam cream and progesterone – and they really are not the same with the same benefits – then here’s how to end the confusion.
HRT Forever?
Should women take HRT before the menopause? Some experts now say it’s the best way to ease your symptoms – and avoid long-term health problems – but is this just another way of selling more drugs? Bioidentical doctors would certainly not recommend it but is it for you?
3 Myths About Bioidentical HRT And Cancer Risks
With 5 years now being recommended as the maximum time on conventional HRT it is time to look at some of the reasons to go bioidentical that are backed up by research.
Depression At Menopause And Why Drugs May Not Be The Answer
Menopausal symptoms can be helped in a variety of ways from bioidentical hormones to herbs. Depression is a common experience but are antidepressants the whole story?
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.
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.
