Bioidentical Hormones: A User's Guide

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My thoughts: Someone sold out, once again. Just the HUGE interruptive advertisement by DELL that I can't click out of to read the information presented here is evidence of that. Big Pharma... GIVE IT A FREAKING REST. Let women make their own choices without fear tactics. Yes, I am menopausal. I'm also a Registered Nurse - this is NOT my first rodeo.
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Ann Pulley of MO 1:04AM January 26, 2012

Poor advice. Sounds like an attempt to keep big Pharma in business. Compounding pharmacies dispensing bioidentical hormones are the only way to obtain creams that will go into the blood stream. Pills go from digestive tract to liver, and synthetic hormones, particularly progestins, have a variety of dangerous side effects. Don't listen to this article!

Kathy of CA 7:32AM June 01, 2011

The pill form of the FDA it is synthetic, what the hell with this article? ARe the saying that because it is FDA it is ok or safe, when it does it makes it ok to have synthetic forms of medicines into our bodies?
What kind of article says be ware of the compounding pharmacies, whiteout them we wouldn't have better and safer not synthetic medications which are the aims of the BIG PHARMA. They want synthetic and horse pee to be our life savers.
What a bunch BSessssss!!!!

Safe bios for all of AZ 1:10PM March 20, 2011

From all the symptoms of endometrial cancer, the commonly noted one is unanticipated or irregular vaginal bleeding post menopause. In case a woman is on a course of hormone therapy then there could be some amount of bleeding from vagina which could be anticipated. Nearly twenty from a hundred females that experience irregular bleeding post menopause have been found to have endometrial cancer.
http://www.womenhealthcenter.net/symptoms-of-endometrial-cancer.html

jadesmith of FL 12:51AM November 30, 2010

Very little research on bioidentical hormones? Not true. There is a difference between no research and not having READ the research. Check out the resources page at hormonesynergy.com for the latest updated research on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
If you want an easy to read research packed book on bioidenticat hormone balance and anti aging read Dr. Kathryn Retzler's new book, HormoneSnergy, Optimal Aging and Hormone Balance.
You can find it on her website at www.hormonesynergy.com , Amazon books, or just call the office to purchase a copy.

Daniel of OR 9:01AM June 20, 2010

Hormonal decline is natures way of preparing a human for death. You do the math!
As for myself, I'll be on Bioidenticals for the rest of my life!

E of RI 6:50PM June 17, 2010

Really!!! What a load of poppicock. Doctors like Adriane Fugh-Berman should have there licences suspended until such times they get their facts straight and not be allowed to make such misdirected statements to the general public. Ms Linda Nunez of MO if you wish to straighten out your health problems there is so much quality information for persons such as youself who has obviously been at the mercy of doctors and all for free. Not only will you have the privilage of having your own health decisions in your own hands, but you'll learn so much about your body and how it works. You'll learn that doctors spouting information like Adriane Fugh-Berman are the very reason why so many people are caught between a rock and a hard place such as your good self when it comes to health issues and what unbiased decisions to make, with the emphasis on unbiased. Firstly have all your saliva tests done. This is THE ONLY way you'll know your FREE hormone levels and yes there are historically established age based markers on hormone levels for M and F/M. ZRT Labs do a great job on these and answer in laymans terms. There are other labs who do Pregnenolone and Melatonin saliva tests. You carry out these tests at homes if you wish. Get copies of Dr John Lee's books, this is some of the best information available on hormones and particulalrly BIHRT. Try your local library for these before you buy. Go to Youngagain Products and download all Roger Masons books for free. He's a Bio Chemist who researchs research and produces some pretty eye opening information well outside the knowledge of most MD's. There's 9 books. They cover everything from diet through to hormone balancing, and you can do learn to do it all yourself. You live in the US therefore you can get the best supplements available without the ripoff merchants scaming you. Instead of spending lots of money on exercise programs and Gyms go to Matt Furey's site and get a package of his body weight exercises. Also take up yoga and do not eat any dairy products whatsoever. Hope all this helps Ms Nunez, I've been there, done that and all further I can say stay well clear of general MD's when it comes to hormone, diet and exercise consultations. Good Luck and spend as much time as you can researching.

Alex Cammeron 10:57AM April 15, 2010

And why wouldn't I want to 'ward off wrinkles, heart disease, osteoporosis, or any other hallmark of aging?' It's terrifying that MD's such as Adriane Fugh-Berman teach complementary and alternative medicine to future docs. We get sick and age when we lose our hormones. I've been on natural hormones for two years... quality of life amazing. Hair and skin also improved. I have no desire to be here at eighty without robust health and energy. I FEEL better and that's my choice.

ClaireS of NY 9:32PM March 28, 2010

I had a total hysterectomy in 1991, I took replacement hormones for 10 yrs, then stopped. because the dr, I was seeing said I didn't need to any more. since then I have problems with dyness, sleeplessness, mood swings. I was given Parmerin creme, this burned and didn't disolve into the vagina wall, (very uncomfortable). I have tried otc lubricants products, but when it comes to sex, I still hurt. Is there any thing out there that is natural that can help . I would love an answer, so very heart broken...every docter I go to says I don't need replacement hormones, but what do I do??

linda Nunez of MO 2:54PM March 27, 2010

As a pioneer in BIHRT (Bio Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy), I have seen thousands of men and women who have benefited from the use of plant based hormones (phytohormones). They do not physically age as fast as well as their mental and cognitive functions are of a higher quality. I travel to lecture promoting the science behind BIHRT in an attempt to educate not only the consumer but my colleagues who are mostly resistant to newer and better approaches to their Hippocratic Oath.
I recently returned from mainland China to provide the technology for their intense pursuit of bio-identical hormones and growth hormone treatment protocols. They understand the benefits and want it while we here in the US are denied!

Dr. G of CA 4:47PM February 21, 2010