Hormones In The News
Will you have your mother's menopause?
July, 2010 - When most women think of menopause, they oftentimes recall the symptoms that their mothers complained about during their 40's, 50's and 60's - hot flashes, sleepless nights, turbulent mood swings, stubborn weight gain and bone-crushing fatigue. However, according to menopause expert Christiane Northrup, M.D., your mother's menopause isn't necessarily predictive of what you'll experience. Northrup says that although genetics play a role in the timing of menopause, other contributing factors are still at play and there are many ways for...
The Real Deal on Perimenopause
July, 2010 - Perimenopause is an umbrella term that describes the period before a woman enters menopause, and the long list of symptoms that occur during this transitional time. Medically speaking, perimenopause is typified by waning levels of the hormones progesterone and estrogen. Perimenopause or "early menopause" affects each woman differently, with severity ranging from mild to severe. Symptoms are similar those trademarked by menopause - hot flashes, night sweats, fatigue, weight gain, low libido and mood swings.
Intense Diet and Exercise May Lessen Symptoms in Menopausal Women
July, 2010 - A recent study at the University of California at San Francisco revealed an interesting reality involving menopause and exercise. They say that losing weight may help modestly reduce hot flashes. Hot flashes are common in menopausal women with symptoms of sweatiness and redness in the face. The research suggests that the higher body mass index - the measurement of height and weight - the more prone menopausal women are to severe hot flashes.
Predicting the start of menopause
July, 2010 - An article published by Lawrence Journal-World begs the question: If you knew when you were going to go through menopause, would you plan accordingly? Well scientists have discovered a simple blood test that can predict when a woman will enter the change of life, known as menopause. Researchers drew blood samples from 266 women between the ages 20 and 49 and analyzed the levels of anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) - a hormone produced by the ovaries.
Bioidentical Hormones According to Chris Woolston of the LA Times
June, 2010 - Founder of TrueMedMD, Dr. Jeffrey Dach recently responded to medical journalist Chris Woolston's article, which weighed the pros and cons of bioidentical hormone therapy. Over the years, millions of women have turned to hormone therapy to find relief from symptoms of menopause. However, during the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) studies, it was discovered that synthetic hormones, such as Premarin and Provera, increased a woman's risk of cancer and heart disease.
Higher Testosterone Tied to Heart Trouble in Older Men
June, 2010 - According to an article published by Health Day, studies suggest that men with high levels of testosterone have a higher risk of heart disease and heart attack. In a recent study conducted by the US National Institute of Health, men over the age of 65 were studied to determine the link between heart disease and hormones. The study will be presented on Sunday to the Endocrine Society's Annual Meeting and Expo.
Low levels of testosterone in men linked to fractures, depression, diabetes and heart disease
June, 2010 - An article published by NY Daily News discussed the link between low testosterone - Low T - and health challenges, such as fractures, depression, diabetes and heart disease. According to the article, low testosterone is an issue for approximately 15 million American men, most of whom remain unaware and oftentimes go untreated. Testosterone is the hormone that inhibits sexual desire in men, but it also has other functions throughout the body.
Hormone patch may be safer for women
June, 2010 - Recent studies suggest that women who use estrogen patches to remedy symptoms of menopause have a lower risk of stroke than women who take estrogen orally. In fact, women who used estrogen patches did not have any higher risk of stoke than women who didn't use hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The study was published in the British Medical Journal and according an article published by Reuters.com, is a part of a large body of evidence that will eventually rehabilitate the use of HRT.
Managing Male Menopause with Testosterone
June, 2010 - An article published on CBS4 Miami, discussed male menopause and how testosterone therapy could help. It is common for men over the age of 40 to experience low levels of testosterone, but not uncommon for doctors to misdiagnose their symptoms. Are you gaining weight, feeling tired and losing your sex-drive? You might actually be suffering from low levels of testosterone. Fortunately, there's no need to fret over symptoms - there is a viable solution. Hormone replacement therapy has helped men of all ages regain their normal levels of testosterone.
Stress Less to Lose Weight
June, 2010 - An article recently published on News.com discussed the link between stress and weight gain, stating that casual stress every now and again is normal, but living in a constant state of anxiety can have a damaging effect on your health, weight and overall well-being. Most people don't realize that there is a major difference between short-term stress and long-term or "chronic stress." In fact, short-term stress can actually help people lose weight - chronic stress on the other hand, such as relationship drama or career conflicts can ...
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