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by Bob WoodPosted on Posted in BHRT, Estrogen, Hormone replacement, Hot flashes, IHC News, Menopause, Progesterone, Testosterone
Value of Hormone Therapy Affirmed by Consensus Statement
womenThe Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) was a large government-sponsored study about the benefits and risks of a popular form of manufactured hormones. To mark the 10-year anniversary of the WHI, a consensus statement has been jointly prepared by the North American Menopause Society, the Endocrine Society, and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, and endorsed by 12 other medical societies in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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by Bob WoodPosted on Posted in BHRT, Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Menopause, Progesterone, Stress
PROGESTERONE vs. PROGESTIN:
The hormone you take may affect your risk of breast cancer
Progesterone is a naturally occurring hormone in women. Progesterone is added to estrogen therapy to reduce the risk of endometrial cancer. Initially, progesterone was not available in a form that could be well absorbed, so pharmaceutical manufacturers created a synthetic progestin (progesterone derivative), medroxyprogesterone acetate.
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by Bob WoodPosted on Posted in Adrenal Fatigue, Anxiety, BHRT, Breast Health, Depression, Estrogen, Fatigue, Gut Health, Heart, Hormone replacement, Hot flashes, Hypertension, Insomnia, Libido, Menopause, PMS, Progesterone, Sleep, Stress, Testosterone
Testosterone Therapy for Women: Debunking the Myths
Testosterone therapy is increasingly used to treat symptoms of hormone deficiency in pre and postmenopausal women. Testosterone is essential for physical and mental health in women as well as men. Although frequently thought of to increase sex drive, testosterone’s role in sexual function is only a small part of its physiologic effect in women.
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by Bob WoodPosted on Posted in BHRT, Estrogen, Gut Health, Hormone replacement, Hot flashes, Insomnia, Menopause, Menstrual Cycle, Progesterone, Sleep, Stress
Is Hormone Replacement Safe? 
Thoughts from Bob Wood, Consultant Pharmacist
Are we safe from ourselves?  There is no blame game.  It is up to each one of us.

I started consulting patients almost 16 years ago with a focus primarily on women (my practice now includes men and even teenagers) and the use of bio-identical hormones.

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by Bob WoodPosted on Posted in BHRT, Estrogen, Fatigue, Hormone replacement, Hot flashes, IHC News, Insomnia, Libido, Menopause, Progesterone, Sleep, Stress, Vaginal dryness
Natural Estrogens: Benefits for Postmenopausal Women? 

   When talking about a woman’s hormones, the term “estrogen” is frequently used. Estrogens are steroid hormones present in both men and women, but at significantly higher levels in women of reproductive age. But, do you know that there are three types of estrogens found in the human body?

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by Bob WoodPosted on Posted in BHRT, Estrogen, Hormone replacement, Insulin, Menopause, Menstrual Cycle, Obesity, Progesterone, Stress
The Relationship between Obesity and Hormone Replacement 

 

This newsletter is a follow up to the previous newsletter (see May issue) on obesity. Why am I so concerned about obesity as it relates to hormone replacement? Because the science shows us that there is increased risk for patients who are insulin resistant, maintain high blood insulin/glucose values and have increased visceral adipose tissue (VAT).

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by Bob WoodPosted on Posted in Adrenal Fatigue, Fatigue, Hormone replacement, IHC News, Menopause, Sleep, Stress, Supplements
Sleep: Essential for Mind-Body Health 
  Adults and children alike are spending more time awake late at night to study, work, or have fun. All those late nights may be slowly killing us. More than 20 years of research shows us that sleep is vitally important to physical and mental health.
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by Bob WoodPosted on Posted in BHRT, Estrogen, Hormone replacement, IHC News, Menopause, Progesterone
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement:
Is it Right For You?
 When experiencing menstrual changes – from PMS to menopause – women are often confused about the differences between natural, synthetic and bioidentical hormones. With more than 48 million women going through The Change at the same time, it’s important for them to understand their choices and whether or not they need Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
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by Bob WoodPosted on Posted in Estrogen, Estrogen Dominance, Hormone replacement, IHC News, Menopause, Progesterone
Are you suffering from estrogen (E2) dominance or progesterone (Pg) deficiency?

Do you know your ratio of E2/Pg?  

I have always said that progesterone is a woman’s best friend.

So first let’s discuss the function of progesterone and why women present with many symptoms in the absence of progesterone.

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by Bob WoodPosted on Posted in Estrogen, Estrogen Dominance, Hormone replacement, IHC News, Menopause
Are You Suffering from Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance?
The symptoms are usually brought on by a defect in progesterone production which occurs in the second half of the cycle. The symptoms may start after ovulation and in a 28-day cycle last for about 14 days.
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