Estrogen has multiple positive effects on every organ system in the body from head to toe, allowing women to maintain their cognitive skills, ability to sleep, controlling hot flashes/night sweats,…
The British Menopause Society (BMS) and Women's Health Concern has issued updated guidelines on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to clarify its use, benefits and risks. The new recommendations were published…
Breast Cancer and HRT; is there really a Link? There are some fascinating findings coming out in research lately. The Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care published a…
N. O. is a 36 yo female who had a hysterectomy at age 29, then both ovaries removed 10months apart at age 33. Pt was placed on non-bioidentical hormone and…
There are many 'explanations' of bioidentical hormones; it sounds like a simple answer. However, there are a few pitfalls out there. There are hormone formulations that are called 'natural' vs bioidentical; they…
Recently saw a patient in her early 50's, surgically menopausal after hysterectomy for uterine cancer cured by surgery alone, no radiation. Pt is suffering with hot flashes, night sweats and…