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By Deborah Kotz, Globe Staff Its been a decade since postmenopausal women were warned off hormone replacement therapy after a large randomized trial called the Womens Health Initiative found that the combination of synthetic estrogen and progesterone caused more heart attacks and strokes than it prevented -- in addition to raising breast cancer risks. But follow-up studies conducted by some of the WHIs leading investigators have since indicated that the benefits of hormone pills outweigh the risks, at least for healthy women in their 50s who are suffering from menopausal hot flashes and night sweats. A series of research reviews published this week in the journal Climacteric questions the wisdom of abandoning HRT altogether. As the journals editors in chief wrote, an entire generation of younger doctors has never prescribed HRT even to those who have dozens of hot flashes a day, drenched sleepless nights, and mood changes that often accompany these symptoms. What doctors should be doing, the editors wrote, is balancing the small risks of hormone use against the improved quality of life that a few years of hormone therapy might provide. Several years ago, my former colleague, Dr. Bernadine Healy -- who initiated the WHI trial when … Continue reading →

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Lexington, Massachusetts (ots/PRNewswire) - Deal Enhances Shire's Late-Stage Pipeline with the Acquisition of a Phase II Protein Replacement Therapy Being Investigated for the Prevention of Retinopathy of Prematurity Shire plc announces that it has acquired Premacure AB of Uppsala, Sweden, a privately held biotechnology company developing a protein replacement therapy, currently in Phase II development, for the prevention of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). ROP is a rare and potentially blinding eye disorder that primarily affects premature infants and is one of the most common causes of visual loss in childhood. Currently, only symptomatic treatment is available for ROP. Shire will purchase Premacure for an upfront payment and certain contingent payments based on the achievement of pre-specified development and commercial milestones. This acquisition underscores and expands Shire's commitment to bringing innovative therapies to patients with rare disorders worldwide. During normal gestation, the developing fetus is reliant on certain growth factors from the maternal serum; full term babies can produce these growth factors on their own. In preterm infants (born before 31 weeks of gestation), the early separation from the maternal circulation results in a loss of specific growth factors, such as insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), that are believed to result … Continue reading →

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Tampa Bay, FL (PRWEB) March 04, 2013 Starting at age 30, men and women experience declining hormones levels of 1-3% annually, causing a hormonal imbalance (1). Men and women suffering from a hormonal imbalance will feel negative effects, both emotionally and physically. Clearwater non-surgical cosmetic center, Skinspirations, now offers hormone replacement therapy for both men and women for returning the body to optimal physical and mental health. Skinspirations specializes exclusively in rejuvenation, enhancement and anti-aging treatments for the face and body. Hormone replacement therapy is a process in which hormones are restored to the appropriate levels. Unbalanced hormones can lead to health problems, such as fatigue, weight gain and difficulty sleeping. Skinspirations uses bio-identical hormones that have the same molecular structure as those naturally produced by the body. Bio-identical hormones are an effective way to minimize the effects of aging, and are essential to hormone replacement therapy. The top five benefits of hormone replacement therapy are: Increased energy; Increased bone production; Improvement in memory and the ability to focus; Decreased risk of heart disease and bone fractures; and Decreased depression and anxiety. The physical and emotional changes of balanced hormones are immediate. Angela, a 38-year old woman experiencing symptoms of … Continue reading →

Oestrogen skin patches used to control menopausal symptoms in women may provide a safe alternative therapy for prostate cancer, research has shown. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) patches prevent the growth of prostate tumours by drastically lowering levels of testosterone. Prostate cancer that is starting to spread is known to be fuelled by the male hormone. Current treatments include injected drugs called LHRH agonists, such as Zoladex, which interfere with testosterone production, resulting in chemical castration but they can have serious long-term side effects, including the bone thinning disease osteoporosis and diabetes. Oestrogen - the female sex hormone - taken in a pill form also blocks testosterone production, but can lead to dangerous blood clots and strokes. The new findings, from a Phase II trial involving more than 250 men with locally advanced or spreading prostate cancer, show that the patches lower testosterone as effectively as LHRH agonists. Importantly, they do not cause the same blood clotting problems seen with oestrogen tablets. Nor do they have the side effects associated with LHRH agonist injections. Lead researcher Dr Ruth Langley, from the Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Unit in London, said: "These promising new findings suggest that we might be able to … Continue reading →

Oestrogen skin patches used to control menopausal symptoms in women may provide a safe alternative therapy for prostate cancer, research has shown. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) patches prevent the growth of prostate tumours by drastically lowering levels of testosterone. Prostate cancer that is starting to spread is known to be fuelled by the male hormone. Current treatments include injected drugs called LHRH agonists, such as Zoladex, which interfere with testosterone production, resulting in chemical castration. However, they can have serious long-term side effects, including the bone thinning disease osteoporosis and diabetes. Oestrogen - the female sex hormone - taken in a pill form also blocks testosterone production, but can lead to dangerous blood clots and strokes. Did you read about these breakthroughs last year? This year, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended against routine prostate cancer screening for men of all ages, noting its small benefits compared to the harms, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. "We think the benefit is very small," Dr. Michael LeFevre, a member of the task force, told NPR's Shots blog. "Our range is between zero and one prostate cancer death avoided for every thousand men screened," which is minuscule compared to lives … Continue reading →

Week 1 HRT from MTF Transition: First week on HRT UPDATE Changes. So I completed my first week on hormone replacement therapy from male to female. I am on 2mg of estrogen only, hopefully will start on spiro in the next few days. I have seen some changes, which include hair, and skin. I also experimented with stiff nipples lol. By: leanna lopez … Continue reading →