Why Suzanne Somers Loves Bioidentical Hormones

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Living longer means little if one has Alzheimer's. I was on Bio HRT for 3 years, a breast cancer scare caused me to stop cold turkey. I sleep w/no problems, I actually feel more clear-headed & less irritable off the hormones. I haven't gained weight, I've actually lost a few lbs. I am having some minor hot flashes, however I'd rather put up w/the hot flashes than take risks.

Lynne of FL 10:21PM February 10, 2012

I am revisiting this idea after five years being in menopause. I am 46 years old went through medical menopause at 41 because of cervical. Been "White knuckeling" life for five years and have been pretty miserable. I am frightened to do this but desperate to feel "normal" again. Weight gain (even though i am eating less and exercising every day) NO SEX DRIVE AT ALL. and sad all the time. So if you can forward information i would be happy. Thanks!

maryann bartiromo of NY 9:29AM February 04, 2012

My name is Julie from Minneapolis, MN. I found Dr. Mahmud at Innovative Directions in Health (http://www.idinhealth.com) from your book BreakThrough. I always thought I had to live with the symptoms of menopause. I feel amazing now!! No more night sweats, hot flashes or brain fog and I have a sex drive again!! Thank you Suzanne for helping me get my life back.

Julie of MN 2:51PM February 02, 2012

hi when suzanne said she recently had a hysterectomy, was that a full one with everything taken out, ovaries and all etc. As l have to have one so just need
some feed back
regards
Renate

renate delaforce of AL 10:38PM January 30, 2012

I am 49 years old and have been taking bio-identical progesterone cream for 3 months. Over the past five years my periods became heavier and crampier, until recently I only felt nearly normal for one week per month. Sleepless, nights. Severe body aches and unbearable cramps was nothing short of crippling. My nerves were wrecked. Anyway, three months ago I was bleeding so severely, I ended up in the hospital. Two years prior to that I told my OBGYN that something wasn't right. She to.d me that I am close to mono pause. I have always been on the skinny side and suddenly started gaining all this weight. I asked her to do a hormone test, she refused. While being hospitalized, a D&C was done and turned out that I had polyps. Further MRI confirmed that I had adenomyosis which is the lining of the uterus growing I side the walls. My uterus was the size of a grapefruit and I had an ovarian cyst. I was told a hysterectomy was the only solution (it was not cancerous). Got a second opinion. Little changed. Doctor wanted to put me on HRT, which I declined. I spent about a week researching and decided on bio-identical progesterone replacement instead. A recent ultrasound showed that the cyst had disappeared and my uterus had shrunk by 8 mm. All of this only after three months. I feel better, I have more energy, my family no longer want to send me away (lol). I am now incorporating natural ancient medicinal herbs and yoga into my lifestyle. I would recommend you rid your body of all toxins, including creams, cosmetics , household cleaners and detergents for about two months to clean out the chemical effects of xeno estrogens then start the bio-identical hormone treatment for best results.

Geeta of NJ 11:45AM January 23, 2012

fugh-berman is quick to use the phrase "increases your risk of" when speaking of bio identical hormones but she's very vague I. detailing with that increase of risk is even worth mentioning. I'd like to know what exactly that means specifically when she says that. for instance if 2 (as opposed to .5 or 1) in every 10,000 women increase their risk of breast cancer by let's say 15% by using bio identical hormones you can say that the bioidentical hormones have increased their risk of breast cancer. in this case, even if there are only mild benefits, it would seem silly to concern urself with such a negligible risk. it would almost seem that the word "risk" implies unnecessary concern.
hence, she should be more specific rather that using these unsatisfactory blanket statements.

hope of NY 12:02AM January 22, 2012

i agree taht most Doctors are not as smart as they think they are. In fact, because of mis-diagnosis my father died 4 weeks after seeing one.

Amy of MO 11:02AM September 21, 2011

but do not see any answers...help

canina of AR 3:15PM May 15, 2011

I am finally taking the bioidenticals.........not sure if they're the answer yet though. i'm wondering how i will feel on my 4th day.......have taken the creams and prog. pill at night plus testosterone, feel alittle head heaviness, wonder if i should continue; or just stop the pill or the creams or keep doing it.
THen some folks have had cancer recurrences in ovary or breast.
This is my main concern.

Angelisa of MA 1:52AM April 12, 2011

i'm wondering how i will feel on my 4th day.......have taken the creams and prog. pill at night plus testosterone, feel alittle head heaviness, wonder if i should continue.
THen some folks have had cancer recurrences in ovary or breast.
This is my main concern. I have had BC already.

Angelisa of MA 1:50AM April 12, 2011