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Where Do the Hormones in Hormone Replacement Therapy Come From by Dr. Howard Liebowitz http://www.liebowitzlongevity.com - Where Do the Hormones in Hormone Replacement Therapy Come From by Dr. Howard Liebowitz and Randy Alvarez on the Wellness ... By: liebowitzlongevity … Continue reading →

HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) Cream for Menopause Treatment / Menopause Symptoms Dr Maura McGill explains about HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) cream. To find out more about Menopause Symptoms / Menopause Treatment visit http://www.fixwomenshe... By: Dr Maura McGill … Continue reading →

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PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 22-Jan-2014 Contact: Emma Dickinson edickinson@bmj.com 44-020-738-36529 BMJ-British Medical Journal Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) taken regularly for six months after a knee or hip replacement seems to cut the risk of repeat surgery by around 40%, indicates a large population based study published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. National data for England and Wales indicate that more than 2% of procedures typically have to be repeated within three years, primarily because of osteolysis (75% of cases). Osteolysis occurs when particles from the implant seep into the surrounding tissue, prompting an inflammatory response which then destroys the bone around the implant. And joint replacement surgery rates are set to rise substantially as the population ages and the prevalence of obesity increases, say the authors. The research team assessed the likelihood of repeat joint replacement surgery among women who required a first knee or hip replacement between 1986 and 2006. The women's details had been entered into the primary care General Practice Research Database (GPRD), which holds millions of anonymised medical records for patients across the UK. More than 21,000 eligible women who met the criteria had not used HRT, while more than 3500 had done so … Continue reading →

Women who took hormone replacement therapy for more than a year after surgery were 50% less likely to require repeat surgery, according to new research. Photograph: Matt Kavanagh Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) taken for over a year by women after a knee or hip replacement appears to cut the risk of repeat surgery being needed by more than half, according to research published today. Figures from England and Wales show that two in every 100 operations have to be carried out again within three years because of osteolysis, where parts of the implant seep into surrounding tissue. The bodys immune system reacts against the seepage, causing inflammation which destroys the bone around the implants. Each year, 160,000 such operations are carried out in 400 hospitals, but the numbers are expected to rise sharply in coming years as the population ages. Women who took HRT for six months, or more, after surgery were 38 per cent less likely to require repeat surgery, while those who did so for more than a year were more than 50 per cent less likely to need it, researchers found. Joint replacements will also increase in coming years because of the impact of obesity on individuals, … Continue reading →

Washington, Mar. 27 : Researchers have engineered ovaries that showed sustained release of the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. The proof-of-concept study suggests the possibility of engineering artificial ovaries in the lab to provide a more natural option for hormone replacement therapy for women. "A bioartificial ovary has the potential to secrete hormones in a natural way based on the body's needs, rather than the patient taking a specific dose of drugs each day," Emmanuel C. Opara, Ph.D., professor of regenerative medicine Wake Forest Baptist and senior researcher, said. Tamer Yalcinkaya, M.D., associate professor and section head of reproductive medicine at Wake Forest Baptist, said "This research project is interesting because it offers hope to replace natural ovarian hormones in women with premature ovarian failure or in women going through menopause. "The graft format would bring certain advantages: it would eliminate pharmacokinetic variations of hormones when administered as drugs and would also allow body's feedback mechanisms to control the release of ovarian hormones," he said. It involves encapsulating ovarian cells inside a thin membrane that allows oxygen and nutrients to enter the capsule, but prevents patients from rejecting the cells, with this scenario, functional ovarian tissue from donors can be … Continue reading →

A federal appeals court today upheld a judge's 2012 ruling that transgender inmates should have access to transition-related care while they are incarcerated. Michelle Kosilek In a ruling published today, a three-judge panel of the First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed that transgender inmates have a constitutional right to access transition-related care, including gender-confirming surgeries. In the 2-1 ruling, the First Circuit upheld a 2012 decision from U.S. District Judge Mark Wolf in the case of Michelle Kosilek, a transgender woman currently serving a life sentence for the 1990 murder of Cheryl McCaul. The First Circuit's ruling cited the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment as well as excessive bail and fines imposed on those in prison. Today's ruling marks the first time an appeals court has explicitly declared that gender-confirming surgeries do qualify as medically necessary care, the denial of which would constitute cruel and unusual punishment. Kosilek has filed several lawsuits in efforts to treat her gender dysphoria, each time claiming that witholding medically necessary care as hormone replacement therapy and gender-confirming surgeries are considered by the American Medical Association is a violation of her constitutional rights. In 2002, Kosilek sucessfully sued … Continue reading →

Hormone therapy: Is it right for you? Hormone therapy was once routinely used to treat menopausal symptoms and protect long-term health. Then large clinical trials showed health risks. What does this mean to you? By Mayo Clinic Staff Hormone replacement therapy medications containing female hormones to replace the ones the body no longer makes after menopause used to be a standard treatment for women with hot flashes and other menopause symptoms. Hormone therapy (as it's now called) was also thought to have the long-term benefits of preventing heart disease and possibly dementia. Use of hormone therapy changed abruptly when a large clinical trial found that the treatment actually posed more health risks than benefits for one type of hormone therapy, particularly when given to older postmenopausal women. As the concern about health hazards attributed to hormone therapy grew, doctors became less likely to prescribe it. Hormone therapy is no longer recommended for disease prevention, such as heart disease or memory loss. However, further review of clinical trials and new evidence show that hormone therapy may be a good choice for certain women, depending on their risk factors. The benefits of hormone therapy depend, in part, on whether you take systemic … Continue reading →

healthsection Health Topics A-Z Healthy Living Featured Conditions eHow Now eHow Health Conditions & Treatments Hormone Issues What Is Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men? James Rutter Since 2005, James Rutter has worked as a freelance journalist for print and Internet publications, including the News of Delaware County, Main Line Times and Broad Street Review. As a former chemist, college professor and competitive weightlifter, he writes about science, education and exercise. Rutter earned a B.A. in philosophy and biology from Albright College and studied philosophy and cognitive science at Temple University. Hormone replacement therapy is a medical treatment used to alleviate the effects of low testosterone in men. Patients who need it experience a range of symptoms or might suffer from injury or disease causing low natural testosterone. After checking testosterone levels and ruling out other conditions, doctors can prescribe a variety of forms of testosterone. Patients who suffer from certain conditions should avoid therapy as it results in a number of side effects. Hormone replacement therapy is a medical treatment regimen used to alleviate the effects of low testosterone production in men as they age. In human males, the production of testosterone peaks between the ages of 18 to 25 … Continue reading →