Bioidentical Estrogens, Breast Cancer, Estrogens, Hormones, Premature Menopause, Vaginal Dryness
For millions of women, Premarin® was a household name. Before the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) was published in 2002, Premarin was one of the most widely used medications in the world. But after the WHI suggested that it caused an increase in breast cancer,...
Breast Cancer, Cancer, cholesterol, Estrogens, Hormones, perimenopause
You know that estrogen plays a role in some breast cancers. You may also know that the sex hormones estrogen and testosterone originally are created in the ovary, testis and adrenal gland by metabolizing cholesterol. You may not know that an intermediate of...
Breast Cancer, Cancer, Early Menopause, Estrogens, Hot Flashes, Menopause, perimenopause
I recently returned from the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine where I had the opportunity to interview Richard Santen, one of the leading authorities on estrogen and breast cancer. Today I’d like to share with you information on...
Bioidentical Estrogens, Birth Control, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Estriol, Estrogens, Weight Control
Today I want to talk to you about something you probably have heard a lot about, and that’s bioidentical estrogens. You may be wondering what bioidentical estrogens are, and you may be wondering if they are really safe. Are they safer than the regular ones you get in...
BRCA, Breast Cancer, Cancer, cholesterol, General Health, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure
No one wants to go to the doctor. It takes time, it is not pleasant, and sometimes the procedures can be painful, but the benefits outweigh the negatives. Last time I shared with you some exams and measurements to keep you health. Today I’d like to share with you part...
Breast Cancer, Cancer, cholesterol, General Health, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure
Many people know the things they need to do to keep healthy, but they just don’t do them. Remember, it is only by preparing and actively taking control of your health that you can stay well; believe me, it’s better to stay well than to get well. Today I want to share...
