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Questions to Ask About Hormone Therapy

If you’re questioning if hormone therapy is right for you, you probably have many questions. What will it do for you? Is it safe? Is it still the same stuff that my grandmother had to take ? These are all legitimate questions, ones you should be asking. There are quite a bit more, and we … Continued

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How to select the right doctor for hormone therapy

Not all doctors are educated on how to use hormone therapy to your best advantage. Most of them know that they can obtain a prescription and put you on a simple pill to solve some of the problems, but is it right for you? How do you know this mass-marketed pill, something meant for everybody, … Continued

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Under testing Hormones – When it is appropriate to test women for testosterone

Women produce testosterone, just not as much as men. Testosterone should be calculated into the equation when dealing with hormonal disruptions and the application of hormone replacement therapy. It can help reduce some of the problems associated with muscle retention and sexual desire when used appropriately.   We just need to help women understand what … Continued

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The Real Risks of HRT – Myths, Patient Confusion, and Synthetic vs. Bioidentical Hormones

The various risks and side effects of hormone replacement therapy cause patient confusion and possibly delay treatment that can prevent many lifestyle diseases. Things like heart attacks and cancer, plus the secondary side effects of facial hair and a deeper voice in women, can cause fear and confusion.   However, if you can explain these … Continued

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The Real Issue with HRT and Heart Attacks

Believing that HRT can cause heart attacks is rampant throughout the medical and layperson community. Myths and rumors abound around this problem.   But, is it true?   And if it’s not true, why do so many doctors and people believe HRT causes heart attacks?   How the HRT Causes Heart Attacks Myth Started   … Continued

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