Bioidentical progesterone from yams?A quick search on Amazon reveals dozens . . . maybe hundreds of companies that offer "progesterone" and "wild yam" products intended to treat menopause
Can We Get Bioidentical Progesterone From Yams?
Synthetic Bioidentical Hormones: Using Precise Language
Steve Goldring
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
Hormones in PCOS – 2 Too High 2 Too Low
Steve Goldring
Hormones in PCOSHormones in PCOS are a bit complicated. So let's boil them down to the simplest terms.Polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS is the most common hormone-related issue
Perimenopause and Menopause Weight Gain
Steve Goldring
What's the Deal With Menopause Weight Gain? If you're a woman over, say 40 or 45, maybe you've wondered what's the deal with weight gain? Maybe you've never
Symptoms of Low T | Low Testosterone in Men AND Low Thyroid in Men
Steve Goldring
Have you heard about the symptoms of Low T? Of course, you have. That means low thyroid in men. Everybody knows that. If you're a man over about
Reduce Risk of Death in 9/10 Leading Causes
Steve Goldring
Did you know that high levels of 1 essential hormone lead to 9 out of the top 10 causes of death in the US? The best way to
Dr. Amy Brenner’s HealthiHer Podcast – How Hormones Got a Bad Rap
Steve Goldring
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
Women’s Health Initiative: 10 Words About Hormones for Menopause
Steve Goldring
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
Insulin Resistance Coaching and Education
Steve Goldring
Dr. Benjamin BikmanBenjamin Bikman, Ph.D. is an associate professor of physiology and developmental biology at Brigham Young University, just down the road from me. Dr. Bikman has a
Patient Education Resources for Hormone Doctors, Nurse Practitioners
Steve Goldring
I Can Help You With Patient EducationAs a hormone doctor or nurse practitioner, my patient education resources can save time and frustration in your functional medicine practice. I
Patients: Find help with your hormones
I have relationships with hundreds of hormone optimization specialists, all over the US and some in other countries. I can't guarantee that I know providers in your area, but I'll give it my best shot . . .