The male hormone replacement industry has been hit hard recently by continued scandal in professional sports. For companies that specialize in treating low testosterone and other male hormone deficiencies, having continued bad publicity in the media have made many men question what type of association they want to have with companies that provide hormone replacement therapy services. (more...)

Shedding Some Light In Relation to Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Many women during the times of pre- menopause, menopause and post- menopause, often use Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy to enhance hormone activity reduced when growing old and to diminish symptoms of hormone imbalance like hot flashes, night sweats, depression, mood swings, insomnia, vaginal dryness, low sex drive, exhaustion, memory loss and weakness. (more...)

It is generally agreed by many physicians that the primary reason for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is symptom relief from menopause, with less emphasis on using hormone therapy for disease prevention. It is important that the woman know all risks and benefits associated with HRT and reminded that the risk for breast cancer does increase naturally for all women as they age, as does the risk of heart disease and osteoporosis. (more...)

Aging is difficult enough for women without having to endure declining hormone levels and hormonal imbalance symptoms. Women often complain of a diminished sense of wellbeing, hot flashes, menopause symptoms, chronic fatigue and a loss of libido just to mention a few hormone imbalance symptoms. For many women there is a tremendous void in treatment of menopausal symptoms. Hot flashes, mood swings and low or no sex drive are just the tip of the iceberg. Some earlier hormone imbalance symptoms of estrogen deficiency are frequent waking at night. Many others are present, including mental fogginess. A woman's short-term memory retention may be dwindling and her concentration and focus is not as good as it used to be. Frequently, women may experience some loss of energy to the point that they actually slide into symptoms of chronic fatigue. In addition, women may experience some mood swings and irritability, and at the extreme may actually develop feelings of depression. With the loss of energy and chronic fatigue, females find themselves unable to exercise as much as in the past, or to recover as quickly when exercising. Women often find themselves increasing weight gain in spite of attempts at exercising. One hormone imbalance symptom that is not frequently discussed is the loss of sex drive and diminished libido. Not only is energy level and sense of wellbeing diminished, but anticipation and enjoyment of sexual activity is waning as well. All of these symptoms are the result of a deficiency state, not a normal aging process. Restoring your normal balance of hormones will go a long way toward making you feel like a younger, healthier, happier woman again. 10 Self Questions to determine if you may have Hormonal Imbalance: 1. Do you have hot flashes? 2. Do you have a lack of energy? 3. Do you have restless sleep or sleep disturbances? 4. Do you have a diminished sex drive? 5. Have you noticed a decreased enjoyment of life? 6. Are you moody or easily irritated? 7. Do you have difficulty concentrating, or have short-term memory loss? 8. Have you noticed muscle loss? 9. Do you feel fatigued often? 10. Do you have bladder leakage? Bioidentical Hormone Replacement therapy increases female and male libido, decreases menopause, increases weight loss and more with an anti-aging hormone imbalance health procedure. Bioidentical hormone is the chemical makeup of the replacement hormone and is exactly the same hormone that the human body produces.

A circadian clock is in every cell of the body, measuring one spin of the planet. From bacteria to blue whales, to humans, the whole universe is all about timing. The moon provides more light when it is full and when the new moon ends, every twenty-eight days females bleed with what has come to be known as their period. Researching for her book, "Sex, Lies, and Menopause: The Shocking Truth About Synthetic Hormones and the Benefits of Natural Alternatives.S. Wiley asked a question... What if hormone replacement therapy was made of real bio-identical hormones, dosed like the ups and downs of the hormone blood levels in the menstrual cycle of a 20 year-old woman, would the disease states of aging and symptoms decline? It was an interesting thought, and to the surprise of many, the logic makes sense. Perhaps it was the rhythm that was always missing in other hormone replacement regimens. Here's why. Natural hormones are not bio-identical hormones unless a person's body can recognize them as hormones. Natural hormones are not considered replacement unless you really replace what has been lost. A natural hormone can't be bio-identical unless it replaces precisely the "natural" rhythmic levels of someone's own estrogen and progesterone. Doctors who want to prescribe natural hormones but who aren't familiar with the fact that hormones should mimic natural hormone rhythms will merely prescribe natural hormones in the same way they prescribe synthetics. The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) has already found that standard to be dangerous. What if it is not just the synthetic hormone molecules that are not safe? What if it's really the missing rhythm that matters? All this research led to the development of a product that thousands of women are now taking. Funding for research is on the way. This multi-phasic physiologic dosing will be part of a new study called Bioidentical Hormones On Trial, or B.H.O.T., a comparison of patterns of administration and dosing of compounded bio-identical hormone therapy (BHT). It will be the first study of its kind to track and quantify outcomes based on dosing and patterns of administration of BHT. The principal objective of the study will be to examine clinical outcomes and quality of life indicators of patients receiving BHT at 10 to 12 primary care provider's practices. Wiley Protocol user, Caren, said this: "At the time I heard about this new protocol I was just 52, still cycling with horrendous cramps and hemmoraghing type periods. I had not slept in seven years and had gained 50 pounds since peri-menopause. I was emotionally crazed times and my knees hurt so bad that I couldn't kneel. I was taking what's known as homeopathic hormone creams. uly amazing resource. Susie and I talked in depth, I went to my doctor, and apparently my symptoms during my periods were that of fibroids. I started the Wiley Protocol in January of 2004, and 28 days later, I had my first "normal" period in many years. There were no more cramps, and I felt emotionally more stable, less weepy, plus I started sleeping through the night. Then my knees stopped hurting and I have since lost the weight. It has been four years and the fibroids are gone." There are hundreds of women who can say this now about their experiences on this protocol.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is an appropriate choice for some, but not all, women. On the benefit side, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) relieves hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and it may improve sleep, mood, and concentration. But there are also risks with hormone replacement therapy (HRT), including higher rates of breast cancer, stroke, blood clots in the legs and lungs, and (for older women) coronary heart disease. Moderate to severe symptoms, which affect about one in five newly menopausal women, are the only compelling reason to take hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Evidence indicates that a woman’s age and time since menopause (on average at the age of 51 in the US), along with her personal health status, influence the risk-benefit balance. The best candidate for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a younger, recently menopausal woman, one whose final menstrual period occurred less than five years earlier, who isn’t at high risk of heart disease, stroke, or blood clots. To minimize risks, take the lowest dose of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) needed to make your hot flashes or night sweats tolerable. Low-dose preparations often provide relief comparable to standard-dose preparations. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is best used for only 2-3 years and generally no more than 5 years. Hot flashes and night sweats often peak in the first few years after the final menstrual period and then taper off, so most women won’t need hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for long-term relief. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is not the only way to cool hot flashes. Layered clothing, portable fans, exercise, and paced respiration or other relaxation techniques can be very helpful, as can avoiding cigarettes, caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods. Alternatives to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are soy, some botanicals, certain antidepressants, and the antiseizure medication gabapentin may be beneficial for some women. All women should try at least some of these strategies before considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has long been the medical standard, however, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is now questionable to side effects. Please share the content of these articles with your friends, family and colleagues. Reprint rights granted. All reprints must include a link to www.ihdistribution.com. Content may not be altered and articles must be used as distributed by IH Distribution, LLC Copyright © IH Distribution LLC 2004

Talking with your partner about your libido Communicating is especially important if you have been not been intimate with one another for longer than what’s normal for you. Here’s some good news: the myth that a fulfilling sex life is over at menopause is just plain wrong. Your sex life might change, and you might try other ways of loving each other physically that don’t include intercourse, but I know so many women who feel sexy and desirable during and long after menopause. But again, there are no guarantees, so you can let your partner know ahead of time that any of the following could influence how you feel about having sex: * Difficulty with sexual arousal * Inability to have an orgasm, or decreased orgasmic sensations * Vaginal dryness and thinning of the vaginal walls, causing pain during intercourse * Hot flashes * Mood swings * Decreased sense of sexual attractiveness Again, when you provide your body with the support it needs, these symptoms should pass in time — and there are plenty of women who don’t experience them. In fact, there are some women who find their libido and enjoyment of sex increase in menopause, particularly since once periods end, the concern about becoming pregnant is gone. (more...)