Category: Hormone Replacement Therapy
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When to Start HRT: Earlier May Be Better, but It’s Never Too Late
Every woman ages differently. Every woman goes through hormonal changes differently. And every woman approaches menopause differently. However, there are broad guidelines that can help you decide if and when hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is…
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Are Testosterone Pills Safe? Avoiding Dangerous Treatments for Low T
Low testosterone, also known as low T, is a common condition, particularly as you age and begin to experience male menopause. There are also many other reasons men have low T, including obesity, heart issues,…
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How to Use Progesterone Cream for Irregular Periods
If you experience irregular periods, you know the lack of predictability can be frustrating, inconvenient, and even frightening. What’s more, you may think that irregularity is simply a fact of life, particularly if you are…
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Should You Use Hormone Replacement Therapy After 65? Why Attitudes Are Changing
For years, hormone replacement therapy after 65 was thought to be a no-go for reasons ranging from the medically-sound to the prejudiced. This was true for both women who were already receiving hormone therapy and…
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Why Progesterone Therapy Could Be the Best Treatment for Perimenopausal Bleeding Irregularities
Most women are used to experiencing hormonal fluctuations. Since puberty, our bodies become accustomed to the ebb and flow of estrogen and progesterone that guide the reproductive cycle. The changes are routine and familiar. We…
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7 Natural Tips For Menopause Symptom Relief—and Why HRT May Be Best
Menopause is a normal and expected part of every woman’s life. But too often, women are taught to believe that because menopause is a natural transition, their symptoms are inevitable rather than something that requires…
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When Does Perimenopause Start? Understanding the Transition Toward Menopause
A lot has been said about menopause. There is a seemingly infinite number of books offering advice. Films and TV shows use it as a plot point. Thousands of memoirs, both humorous and serious, investigate…
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The Benefits of Compounded Hormones Can Enhance Menopause and Andropause Treatment
Standardized pharmaceuticals transform and save lives every day. Their role is so central in our lives that it is easy to forget just how powerful these medications can be, whether they’re treating a headache, regulating…
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Could HRT Be the Best Treatment for Menopause Headaches?
There’s a sharp, persistent throb on the side of your head, a pulse of pain that seems to quicken even while it slows down time. You have trouble concentrating, become acutely sensitive to noise and…
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How to Cope With Hormones and Sleep Problems During Perimenopause
According to CDC research, 25% of perimenopausal women have trouble falling asleep more than four nights per week. Even more have trouble staying asleep, and over 50% of surveyed women don’t wake up feeling rested…