13 June 2009
BHRT is also sometimes referred to as natural hormone therapy, it has become sort of the next step in hormone replacement therapy for treating menopausal symptoms, but there is still some controversy surrounding various types of BHRT particularly when it comes to the process of compounding, which is outside of FDA approval and one of [...]
09 June 2009
Natural estrogen, also called phytoestrogen, is found in plants and plant products and it is readily available in quite a few foods. It’s thought that these natural estrogens can help with menopause related symptoms because they can act in the body much the same way that natural estrogen does, so to compensate for declining estrogen [...]
09 June 2009
Pre menopause is more correctly referred to by the medical term perimenopause, although pre menopause is a completely accurate description. Perimenopause is a transition that eventually all women will go through. Usually the pre menopause phase lasts about 2 – 8 years. There are no exacts when it comes to pre menopause or menopause, because [...]
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07 June 2009
Origin and Definition Black cohosh was used in Native American medical treatments and it was also used since the mid 1800s in home treatments. It’s a member of the buttercup family and not related at all to blue cohosh or white cohosh, which may be potentially dangerous. The roots and stems are used either fresh [...]
27 May 2009
When treating menopause, both the symptoms of menopause and the underlying hormone fluctuations of menopause need to be treated in order to achieve maximum relief. Unfortunately at this time, there are very limited treatment options available for the vast majority of menopause symptoms and it’s important to keep in mind that menopause itself is not [...]
25 May 2009
Perimenopause is an inevitable phase in every woman’s life and usually happens after the age of 40 but it can sometimes occur as early as your 30′s. Perimenopause symptoms are generally the same as with menopause but usually less severe and less frequent. The symptoms are caused by the gradual change in hormonal levels and [...]
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24 May 2009
Medical Treatment for Perimenopause Symptoms: Low Dose Contraceptives – These help control irregular bleeding, vaginal dryness and help reduce hot flashes. Progestin Treatment – For women who can’t take oral contraceptives, this can help with bleeding problems. Endometrial Ablation – This is when the uterus lining is broken down with a laser to help control [...]
26 April 2009
Pace breathing works to control both the intensity and the frequency of hot flashes, in addition, pace breathing also works as a meditative technique to reduce stress, control anxiety, and promote relaxation all of which can be very useful during menopause. The technique is very simple and easy to follow. It should be done when [...]
26 April 2009
Osteoporosis is the most common type of bone disease and is very prevalent in menopausal women. About one out of every five women over the age of 50 has osteoporosis and about half of all women over the age of 50 will have a hip fracture, wrist fracture or a vertebrae fracture in their lifetime. [...]
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16 March 2009
The study of hormone imbalance symptoms is called endocrinology; this branch of medicine is the study of the endocrine system which is responsible for hormone production. Hormones are naturally occurring chemicals that are used by the body to send messages from cell to cell, only very small amounts of hormones are needed to control cell [...]
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24 February 2009
The medical term for pre menopause is perimenopause; this is the years leading up to menopause. This phase lasts on average of 4 years but it varies widely, for some women it may pass quickly in a few months while for others it may last as long as 10 years. Most women begin to experience [...]
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22 February 2009
The endocrine system is comprised of the testes, ovaries, the thyroid gland, pancreas, pituitary gland, adrenal glands, hypothalamus and the stomach. These parts of the endocrine system work to produce hormones and transport them through the body wherever they are needed. There are two types of hormones, endocrine hormones and exocrine hormones. Endocrine hormones are [...]
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22 January 2009
The endocrine system is responsible for producing hormones and moving them throughout the body. Hormones that are released right into the bloodstream are called endocrine hormones while those that are secreted into a duct prior to reaching the bloodstream or moving through the cells are call exotrine hormones. Exocrine hormones use something called paracrine signaling, [...]
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22 January 2009
What age does premenopause start? The premenopause phase, also know by the medical term perimenopause, can start as early as when a woman reaches her 30s, but usually happens in the mid to late 40s for women undergoing “normal” menopause. Natural menopause occurs between 40 and 65 years old, but it can happen even [...]
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Perimenopause Symptoms
Common Signs of Menopause
How to Treat Perimenopause Symptoms
Medical Treatment of Menopause
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Risks
16 Menopause Symptoms
Natural Menopause Treatments
Preventing and Controlling Osteoporosis
Pace Breathing to Control Menopause Symptoms
Pre Menopause
How to Break Up With Someone
Is Male Menopause Real?
Reduce Menopause Symptoms and Improve Your Life with More Sleep
5 Things That Cause Wrinkles
Optimists Live Longer Healthier Lives than Pessimists
Learn To Become an Optimist
Hair Loss in Women Caused by Menopause and Medical Conditions
Choosing a Long Term Assisted Care Facility and the Culture of Aging
Choosing the Right Partner
Plastic Surgery Risks
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