Understanding the importance of testosterone for women
Although people may generally think about the hormone testosterone as being associated with purely men, in fact it plays an essential role in the life and health of women as well. Along with estrogen and progesterone, testosterone is one of the sex hormones that women need to produce in the right quantity, and at the […]
Understanding hormone imbalance in menopause
It is generally taken for granted that the onset of menopause is related primarily to the sharp fall-off in estrogen levels as women pass beyond their reproductive age. Usually, the decline in estrogen can begin in the early 40s. Still, there are no hard-and-fast guidelines as to when the level starts to fall off and […]
Are you confused about how HRT can be used for menopause?
Just this month, two seemingly opposite statements about the value of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopausal women came out of some prestigious and influential US bodies. On one hand, an article was published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) that deals with the finding of the the US Preventive Services Task […]
Managing the Hot Flashes of Menopause
When we think about menopause, one of the first things that come to mind is hot flashes. Hot flashes, as well as night sweats, are perhaps the most common complaints. Hot flashes are likely to occur from several months to several years after a woman has reached menopause. Considering the fact that it could last […]
ADHD, Hormones and You
We know how changes in hormones can affect mood, energy levels, sleep and libido – but new research is now showing that hormones can also have an impact on ADHD. A recent study was conducted by Michelle Martel, a professor in psychology at a UK college. She is examining ADHD symptoms in young women. It […]
Menopause and Weight Gain
Women who have reached menopause encounter a lot of different changes as their bodies adjust to the hormone changes. Fluctuations cause mood swings, sexual changes, hot flashes and weight gain. Why does this happen? By the time a woman reaches menopause, testosterone levels are half of what they were at puberty. Testosterone is responsible for […]
Hormone Therapy for Menopause and You
As any woman who is (unfortunately) continuously aging, at a certain point it’s time to think about the big elephant in the room–menopause. We’ve all heard the horror stories. Mood swings, hot flashes, weight gain, ceaseless discomfort…and the inevitable loss of sex drive. But does it have to be the curse it is made out […]