If you are taking progesterone as part of the hormone replacement therapy for menopause, there may be some facts about progesterone that you are not aware of. Prescribing progesterone has become controversial. Do you need it at all? How much is adequate? Should you have blood levels checked or saliva tests? What application is […]
Hot flashes are one of the most common complaints of menopause, but did you know that hot flashes are actually your body’s cry for help? They indicate surging hormones trying to get a woman’s body back to it’s premenopausal functioning state. Hot flashes are not good for you, here’s why: They essentially squeeze your […]
While many women know the value of replacing estrogen and progesterone in menopausal therapy, many wonder if testosterone should be replaced as well. Do we really need this hormone? What benefits does it really provide? What forms are best to take? A recent article in the International Menopause Society’s journal explored these questions. […]