Category Archives: Hormone Replacement Therapy

Ask the Doc with Rand McClain D O #1 In this new Dave Mad Max video series, we sit down one-on-one with Dr. Rand McClain (who happens to be an avid weight-lifter). The focus on this particular episode is hormone replacement therapy,... By: MuscleInsider … Continue reading →

Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise Rats that received thyroid hormones had a reduced risk for dangerous heart arrhythmias following a heart attack, according to a new study by a team of medical researchers at New York Institute of Technology. In the NIH-funded study, published in the Journal of Cardiac Failure, the team found that thyroid hormone replacement therapy significantly reduced the incidence of atrial fibrillation a specific kind of irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia -- in the rats, compared to a control group that did not receive the hormones. The finding could have important implications for future treatment of human patients, says lead researcher Youhua Zhang, MD, Ph.D., noting that up to about half of the humans with heart failure also suffer from atrial fibrillation. Our data highlights the potential clinical importance of correcting thyroid dysfunction to prevent cardiac arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation in heart failure, Zhang and the researchers wrote in their study. In other words, withholding thyroid hormone treatment in heart failure may do harm when cardiac hormone levels are below normal. Zhang said researchers induced heart attacks in a group of 29 rats. Fourteen were treated with a form of thyroid hormone known as T4. … Continue reading →

Dallas (PRWEB) December 09, 2014 Can optimal health be maintained while aging? Forever Health and their National Spokesperson, Suzanne Somers believes it can and they have a new ally in this work. As a part of their ongoing effort to raise the awareness among consumers and physicians about integrative medicine, Forever Health and Suzanne Somers the actress, singer, businesswoman, best-selling author, and the face of alternative healthcare have forged a strategic alliance with BioTE Medical, a national network of certified practitioners of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). Suzanne is the national spokesperson for Forever Health, a platform which allows patients to connect with qualified physicians who are trained in this innovative hormone balancing therapy. She noted, Thanks to BHRT, I enjoy robust health, balanced hormones, strong bones and the energy and vitality of someone half my age! BioTE Hormone Pellet Therapy is based on 34 years of research and relies on data and studies dating back as early as 1939, making this modality of therapy the longest-studied form of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. BioTE Certified Practitioners use pellet therapy. This is the only form of hormone replacement therapy that ensures patient compliance 100% of the time, said Dr. Gary Donovitz, … Continue reading →

London, GB (PRWEB) December 10, 2014 Men are now warned that testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) drugs are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attack, stroke, or deep vein thrombosis, highlights a recent article. Fine Treatment draws attention to the natural Thermobalancing therapy: men with symptoms of chronic prostatitis or prostate enlargement (BPH) may well avoid taking risky medications and improve their well-being by opting for a treatment with Dr. Allens Device for Prostate Care. The article, Side Effects Associated with Low T Prescription Drugs, dated December 4, 2014, in the Legal Examiner, says, many men that suffer from low testosterone (also known as Low T) are taking hormone replacement therapy drugs that are linked to serious health concerns including heart attack and stroke. However, the percentage of men 40 and older being treated for Low T increases. An article in the USA Today titled Popular low T therapy divides the medical field, of June 12, 2013, talks about a study in the JAMA Internal Medicine journal saying that the percentages of men 40 and older being treated for "Low T" more than tripled from 2001 to 2011. Meanwhile, doctors disagree about who should be treated … Continue reading →

Balance restored: Jane Fonda has touted the benefits of taking testosterone later in life. Jane Fonda gave a candid interview three years ago in which she admitted that her sex life needed some artificial help and she had been taking testosterone to boost it, from the age of 70. She attributed her youthful looks and happy demeanour to a healthy love life. "If you want to remain sexual and your libido has dropped, taking a small dose of the libido-boosting hormone testosterone makes a huge difference," she said. Several studies have shown the importance of maintaining healthy testosterone levels in males and doctors have started to recognise the benefits of testosterone therapy for aging men and also for younger men who have testosterone-deficiency. But evidence that women can also become testosterone-deficient is largely ignored. Only levels of the "female" hormones progesterone and oestrogen were thought to be important for a woman's health and wellbeing. But many experts now believe that it's the loss of testosterone, not oestrogen, that causes women in midlife to gain weight, feel fatigue and lose mental focus, bone density and muscle tone. Advertisement Many women reaching menopause are scared off by the belief that hormone replacement … Continue reading →

Many men that suffer from low testosterone (also known as Low T) are taking hormone replacement therapy drugs that are linked to serious health concerns including heart attack and stroke. Several studies associate certain testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) drugs to an increased risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attack, stroke, or deep vein thrombosis. Advocacy groups have called for updated black-box warnings to be included on all testosterone packages. These groups have also petitioned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to require Low T drug manufacturers to include warnings on the labels currently on the market. Testosterone Therapy and Use of Low T Drugs An estimated 3 to 7 percent of men in the U.S. have hypogonadism (low testosterone) a condition in which the body fails to produce enough hormones due to issues with the pituitary gland or testicles. However, with the advent of several Low T drugs on the market such as AndroGel, Androderm, Axiron, Delatestryl, Fortesta, Striant, Testim, Testopel among others thepercentage of men 40 and older being treated for Low T has more than tripled from 2001 to 2011, according to a USA Today article. The problem is that testosterone levels vary widely and is … Continue reading →

Testosterone is another important hormone necessary for your personal hormonal symphony. Testosterone loss can occur at anytime in a woman's life. Deficiencies can begin with menopause but can also occur after childbirth. Hormone levels are often 'reset' after childbirth, however, not always correctly. Other factors that can lower testosterone levels include: chemotherapy, adrenal stress and burnout, endometriosis, depression, birth control pills, psychological trauma, and statin drugs. Deficiencies occur earlier and initially at a greater rate in women than in men. High amounts of testosterone are consumed, thereby depleting androgen levels, with intense physical activity such as long distance running as well as other vigorous sports. An optimal level of testosterone improves mood and assertiveness, reduces depression and anxiety, improves bone density, muscle size and strength, and enhances libido. It helps maintain memory; however, in a woman, effective levels of estrogen must also be present. It helps stop the skin from sagging, and decreases excess body fat. Symptoms of low testosterone include: muscle wasting, weight gain, fatigue, low self-esteem, decreased HDL cholesterol levels, dry and thin skin with poor elasticity, thinning and dry hair, droopy eyelids, sagging cheeks, thin lips and anxiety. Based on known effects of androgens, it is likely … Continue reading →

One Step Ahead NL (uit: 1990) Film over Hormone Replacement Therapy voor Duphar. Uitgevoerd in 4 talen met o.a. Bea Meulman. By: Roel van den Bruele … Continue reading →

This week, TV presenter Mariella Frostrup, 52, spoke out after her familys 400-a-month private medical insurance policy that didnt cover her for treatment for menopause-related ailments. I would say the majority of ailments are natural, Ms Frostrup said. There are so many side effects of menopause, and it affects different women differently, so the insurers can use this as a blanket ban. Menopause-related care such as hormone replacement therapy is typically not covered, and neither are costs relating to pregnancy, childbirth or fertility treatment. Existing medical conditions, even if they werent fully diagnosed prior to the policy start date, are usually excluded, as well as chronic or long-term illnesses which can't be cured such as HIV/AIDs, diabetes, epilepsy and hypertension. Mental health issues, depression and the cost of psychiatric treatment are also commonly excluded from cover, as are organ transplants, elective cosmetic surgery and experimental or unproven treatments. Different policies do provide varying level of cover so read your policy documents carefully if something is not specifically mentioned you may not be covered for it. Always check with your provider before having any treatment, otherwise you may have to cover the cost yourself. Visit link: Mariella Frostrup: '400 a month … Continue reading →

Blue Sky MD A Couple%27s Hormone Replacement Therapy Success Story By: Blue SKy MD … Continue reading →