Synthetic Bioidentical Hormones: Using Precise Language

Synthetic bioidentical hormones. That sounds like an oxymoron, but more precisely describes the way we get and use bioidentical hormones. Please don’t take offense, especially if you’re a

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Dr. Amy Brenner’s HealthiHer Podcast – How Hormones Got a Bad Rap

Dr. Amy BrennerAmy Brenner, MD is an OB/GYN in Mason, OH, near Cincinnati. She's been actively involved in functional medicine and hormone optimization for many years. She and

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Women’s Health Initiative: 10 Words About Hormones for Menopause

The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) was one of the largest, most ambitious randomized clinical trials in history. Because it was so massive, the results of the WHI have

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Family History of Breast Cancer: Can Women Take Hormones for Menopause?

Family History of Breast Cancer If a woman has a family history of breast cancer, can she take hormones for her menopause symptoms? Marla asked me this just yesterday: Hi Steve,

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Progesterone Levels | Low Progesterone Symptoms | Progesterone Side Effects

Progesterone Levels:Does low progesterone cause any major symptoms?What side effects come from high progesterone levels?How about optimal progesterone levels? How do they affect women?Child-Bearing YearsIn women of child-bearing

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How To Stop Hot Flashes With Estradiol

What's the BEST way to stop hot flashes and other menopause symptoms? Hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse. Obviously, I've never experienced menopause symptoms, but I've talked to

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