About Hormone Replacement Therapy

Over the past few years hormone replacement therapy has become a feared term by many women. The WHI study which was published in 2002 warned users of HRT regarding the increase risk of breast cancer, strokes, clots and heart disease. Synthetic hormones as used in the WHI study are not similar structurally to what the body naturally produced and utilized. When discussing Bio-Equivalent Hormone Replacement (BHRT) it is important to understand the difference between it and pharmaceutical hormones.

Today women are more educated about HRT than everand they want to learn about alternatives. Bio-Equivalent pellets are helping women (and men) get their lives back. These pellets are made by compounding pharmacists and are derived from soy and other plants. Not only are we able to adjust estradiol (estrogen), we are able to administer testosterone as well, which plays an important role in our lives. Testosterone levels begin to decline in our mid twenties; by the time a woman is menopausal she has lost a significant amount of this critical hormone. So often in practice we hear women complain of feeling tired, depressed and having no libido. Certainly these issues can be multifactorial, but we have found when a women's testosterone levels are brought back to normal it gives her the confidence and desire to live her life again. Dr. Goshow-Harris and Dina Anderson, MSN, RNC, were trained by Dr. Gino Tutera. He is a pioneer in the field of BHRT and has helped thousands of men and women over the past twelve years to become hormonally balanced. We would encourage you to visit his website at www.Sottopelletherapy.com . There is also a complete list of research articles on his website as well.

Although we are discussing hormonal balance here, it is vital to understand that the body responds best when a holistic approach is taken. By this we mean addressing body, mind, and spirit. The pellets are wonderful at taking care of symptoms, bone health, libido etc. but if a woman is not being proactive about healthy eating habits, exercise and stress reduction a piece of the puzzle is missing. We want all of our patients to benefit as much as possible from this therapy. Taking time out for ourselves is one of the most important things one can do to achieve healthful living. Most women put their families, jobs etc. before themselves and thus the cycle begins. Small dieting changes over time and initiating exercise can make a big difference in how we feel about ourselves. Patiants are increasingly educating themselves regarding the use of supplements and we certainly support this. There are two companies that we recommend for supplements they are www.JuicePlus.com  and www.Nordicnaturals.com . Basic supplements would include good quality multivitamin, Omega 3FA, (DHA and EPA) Calcium with vitamin D and Magnesium.

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