DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 62 years old and postmenopausal. I am reading more about bioidentical hormones giving added protection to the heart and brain, in addition to helping with hair loss and weight ...

Hormonal balance plays a crucial role in women’s health, affecting everything from mood and fertility to energy levels and ...

When going through perimenopause and menopause, you’ll likely experience hot flashes, mood swings and other symptoms. This is because your body is changing and your hormone levels are fluctuating. To ...

A better approach? Support the systems that regulate them naturally.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) treats hormonal imbalances in the body using lab-made chemicals that are identical to human hormones in their molecular structure. The term ...

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BHRT may help relieve some symptoms of menopause. Side effects, however, may include an increased risk of blood clots and stroke. Your doctor can help you decide if it’s right for you. Menopause may ...

Estrogenic activity within a tissue is influenced by the type of estrogen and the subtype of estrogen receptor found within that tissue, [20] as well as by the distribution of cofactors and ...

Compounded estrogen products have increased in popularity in recent years, possibly due in part to endorsements by celebrities and to health concerns regarding conjugated estrogens used in the Women"s ...