Category: Women
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What Are the Benefits of DHEA?
After Jessica’s last annual check-up, her health seemed fine. But a few months later, she slipped into a funk and felt incapable of building up the motivation and physical energy to go about her daily…
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Are Hormone Pellets Safe? Taking A Closer Look at Benefits and Risks
When you’re seeking hormone replacement therapy to correct a hormonal imbalance, choosing a therapy format that is both safe and effective is essential—but it can also feel overwhelming. Topical gels, intramuscular injections, transdermal patches, pills,…
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Estrogen and Menopause: Why Hormone Replacement Therapy Helps
Most people know estrogen as the female hormone most closely associated with menopause, as menopause results from decreasing estrogen levels. What people don’t often realize is that estrogens (including estrone, estradiol, and estriol) are multi-function…
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How to Treat Hypothyroidism With Hormone Replacement Therapy in 5 Steps
Sarah was used to dealing with minor health issues. She’d gained a bit of weight in recent years and figured the occasional muscle and joint pain she felt was somehow related. She grew familiar with…
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What Is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy? Understanding an Innovative Treatment Option
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is a powerful therapy made from plant-based hormones that are chemically identical to those produced by the body. BHRT is prescribed to treat a wide variety of hormone-related symptoms in…
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Bioidentical Hormones vs. Traditional HRT: Which is Best for You?
Fluctuating hormones can turn your life upside down. If you’re going through menopause or andropause, you’ve probably experienced hot flashes, mood swings, fatigue, or other symptoms that can leave you feeling unstable. And change of…
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Reducing the Risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Do Bioidentical Hormones Help?
If you’ve ever seen a commercial for a drug on the television, you know that many medications carry a host of potential risks and side effects. At times, the seemingly endless list of possible outcomes…
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The 4 Hormone Replacement Therapy Side Effects to Consult Your Doctor About
When you begin taking a new medication, it is common to become acutely aware of unexpected changes in your body. After all, many medications have profound physiological effects that can cause everything from temporary discomfort…
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3 Big Benefits of Using Bioidentical Hormones to Treat an Imbalance
If you’re trying to learn more about what to expect when you’re undergoing treatment to correct a hormonal imbalance, you’ve probably read that not all hormone therapies are created equal. More importantly, you’ve likely realized…
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Study: Exploring Height's Impact on Self-Perception, Dating, and Work
Have you ever wished that you were just a little bit taller? Do you have an ideal height that you’re looking for when sizing up potential partners? You’re definitely not alone there. We recently surveyed…