Category Archives: Hormone Replacement Therapy

Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise PHILADELPHIA - A team of researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has found that moderate to severe hot flashes continue, on average, for nearly five years after menopause, and more than a third of women experience moderate/severe hot flashes for 10 years or more after menopause. Current guidelines recommend that hormone therapy, the primary medical treatment for hot flashes, not continue for more than 5 years. However, in the new study, published online this week in the journal Menopause, the authors write that empirical evidence supporting the recommended 3- to 5-year hormone therapy for management of hot flashes is lacking. Hot flashes are episodes of intense radiating heat experienced by many women around the time of menopause. They can result in discomfort, embarrassment, and disruption of sleep. Changing hormone levels are believed to cause hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms such as insomnia, fatigue, memory and concentration problems, anxiety, irritability, and joint and muscle pain. In hormone therapy, medications containing female hormones replace the ones the body stops making during menopause. While hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is considered the most effective treatment for hot flashes, it … Continue reading →

PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 30-Jan-2014 Contact: Katie Delach katie.delach@uphs.upenn.edu 215-349-5964 University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine PHILADELPHIA - A team of researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has found that moderate to severe hot flashes continue, on average, for nearly five years after menopause, and more than a third of women experience moderate/severe hot flashes for 10 years or more after menopause. Current guidelines recommend that hormone therapy, the primary medical treatment for hot flashes, not continue for more than 5 years. However, in the new study, published online this week in the journal Menopause, the authors write that "empirical evidence supporting the recommended 3- to 5-year hormone therapy for management of hot flashes is lacking." Hot flashes are episodes of intense radiating heat experienced by many women around the time of menopause. They can result in discomfort, embarrassment, and disruption of sleep. Changing hormone levels are believed to cause hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms such as insomnia, fatigue, memory and concentration problems, anxiety, irritability, and joint and muscle pain. In hormone therapy, medications containing female hormones replace the ones the body stops making during menopause. While hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is considered the … Continue reading →

Another Thumbs Down for T4-T3 Combination Therapy http://www.HypothyroidRevolution.org - Hypothyroidism is a deficiency of thyroid hormone and is one of most common thyroid problems in the Western countries.... By: Katy Stava … Continue reading →

testosterone 11 hours ago Heavily promoted male hormone products may be sending men flocking to stores, but their next stop may be the emergency room, according to a new study published Wednesday. The research confirms earlier studies that show men with heart disease double their risk of heart attack soon after they start using testosterone gels or other supplements. And testosterone doubled the risk in men over 65 with or without heart disease. "Patients and their physicians should discuss the risk of heart attacks when considering testosterone therapy, said Sander Greenland, a professor of epidemiology at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, who led the study. Its a similar pattern to women using hormone replacement therapy after menopause doctors used to think it lowered the risk of heart attacks and cancer, but it in fact has the opposite effect. The study, published in the Public Library of Science journal PLoS ONE, confirms the results of several smaller studies. One published in November found that the use of "low T" therapy boosted the risk of serious problems including heart attack, stroke and death in men who already had heart trouble and who had low testosterone. And another one released in … Continue reading →

Women who use postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be at increased risk of acute pancreatitis, found a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Acute pancreatitis, a sudden inflammation of the pancreas, has symptoms that range from mild discomfort to severe, debilitating pain and may, in some cases, even lead to death. Although several case reports have indicated that there may be an association between use of HRT and risk of acute pancreatitis, the evidence from large studies is sparse. To understand whether there is an association, the researchers looked at data on 31 494 Swedish postmenopausal women aged 48 years at the start of the 13-year study from 1997 to 2010. At the start of the study, 13 113 (42%) of the women were current users of HRT, 3660 (12%) were previous users, and the remainder had never used the therapy. Of the current users of HRT, 6795 (52%) used systemic therapy for hot flashes, 4148 (32%) used local therapy for vaginal dryness, and 2170 (16%) used both therapies. After taking account of factors likely to influence the results, the researchers found that women who currently or previously had used HRT had an approximately 1.5 greater risk … Continue reading →

JUPITER, Fla., Jan. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Total Rejuvenation, a hormone replacement therapy company, announces its newest product, Bio-Identical Hormone Pellet Therapy. This innovative therapy consists of a small pellet placed just underneath the skin which releases a consistent amount of hormones over the course of 4-6 months. The advantage of Pellet Therapy over weekly injections is that they more closely resemble the way that the human body produces hormones. This prevents the highs and lows associated with injections. By using Pellet Therapy you not only get a consistent dose; you also get the benefit of not having to remember to administer treatment every week. About Total Rejuvenation: Total Rejuvenation helps men and women who suffer from hormone deficiencies, whether from an illness or ailment or simply a byproduct of aging. We have brought youth and vitality back to men and women who originally felt destined for a life of aches, pains and other negative symptoms associated with aging. Total Rejuvenation's affiliates consist of highly knowledgeable physicians, physician assistants and care coordinators who work closely with clients to provide individual treatments that will best benefit them. With medical centers across the country, Total Rejuvenation helps thousands of Americans reclaim their … Continue reading →

Hypothyroidism Pathophysiology - Effects of Thyroid Hormone Deficiencies http://www.HypothyroidRevolution.org - Hypothyroidism is a deficiency of thyroid hormone and is one of most common thyroid problems in the Western countries.... By: Tom Staper … Continue reading →

Understanding Underactive Thyroid Hormone http://www.HypothyroidRevolution.org - Hypothyroidism is a deficiency of thyroid hormone and is one of most common thyroid problems in the Western countries.... By: Katy Stava … Continue reading →

Does hormone replacement therapy cause cancer? by Dr. Howard Liebowitz http://www.liebowitzlongevity.com - Does hormone replacement therapy cause cancer? by Dr. Howard Liebowitz and Randy Alvarez on the Wellness Hour. Dr. Liebow... By: liebowitzlongevity … Continue reading →

My Hormone Replacement Therapy Journey so far You need to talk to your doctor and determine what is right for you but, I swear by the HRT that I have used so far. I should have also mentioned one of the ... By: Elle Is For Living … Continue reading →