Irregular Period? It CouldBe More thanJust Stress| May, 2010

In recent years, we've seen more and more women diagnosed with premature menopause. West Chicago bioidentical hormones expert, Dr. Michelle Shultz believes that environmental toxins, specifically those containing synthetic estrogens are largely to blame for this occurrence. A recent article published by National Public Radio (NPR) told the story of a recently married woman in her 30's, who was informed she could not bear children because she was post-menopausal. She was found to have premature ovarian failure (POF,) which does not necessarily mark the end of a woman's menstruation or ovulation cycles, but rather interrupts them for an indefinite period.

The woman in the story recalled having experienced early warning signs in her 20's, similar to those of menopause, such as hot flashes and irregular periods. When she went to her doctor, without hesitation he gave her birth control, which actually can wind up masking the symptoms of POF and lead to a belated diagnosis.

As per the article, fertility isn't the only consequence of POF; it also causes a decrease in the production of estrogen which can have a detrimental effect on a woman's overall health. According to Dr. Shultz, it is crucial that women maintain their ovarian health by having their hormones tested regularly. Hormone testing can help a doctor pinpoint underlying hormonal imbalances and enables them to effectively treat the condition. BodyLogicMD's highly trained physicians help women balance hormones naturally by using a combination of bioidentical hormones and customized nutrition and fitness regimens.

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