Category Archives: Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of themenopause. It replaces hormones that are at a lower level as you approach themenopause. The main benefit of HRT is that it can help relieve most of the menopausal symptoms, such as: Many of these symptoms pass after a few years, but they canbe unpleasant and taking HRT can offer relief for many women Continue reading →

Premarin (or PMU) is a very common HRT drug that is derived from pregnant mares' urine. In fact, its very name stands for PREgnant MAres uRINe (via ScienceDirect). This method of HRT production began in the 1940s, when it was discovered that estrogen taken from the urine of pregnant mares could relieve menopausal symptoms in women. Continue reading →

Hormones control nearly all of our bodily functions, from growth and development to emotions, sexual function and even sleep. But hormones, which occur naturally in our bodies, can also fuel the growth of certain breast cancers Continue reading →

Male hypogonadism is characterized by a deficiency in the bodys innate ability to produce testosterone, usually due to some dysfunction of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. The characteristic sequela of testosterone deficiency is categorized by symptoms such as decreased libido and mood and signs such as decreased serum testosterone levels and a change in body composition. Changes in body composition are associated with both a decrease in skeletal muscle mass and an increase in fat mass Continue reading →

Joe Rogan has always been open about his supplementation and health regiment. In episode #1190 of JRE with Joey Diaz, the podcast host explained how Testosterone Replacement Therapy does wonders for his body. Rogan claimed that TRT makes one's body work better and helps in tackling age-related ailments: Watch Joe Rogan talk about the benefits of TRT below: The 54-year-old, however, stressed that such procedures must be done properly under the supervision of medical professionals. Continue reading →

Expand An article in The Lancet, one of the worlds most respected medical journals, argued HRT should be seen as an important preventative therapy that can enhance quality and length of life. Continue reading →

Data from the Phase 3 SPIRIT program showed MYFEMBREE reduced menstrual pain and non-menstrual pelvic pain in premenopausal women with endometriosis, and a loss of mean bone mineral density of less than 1% from baseline through one year of treatment Myovant and Pfizer will continue to jointly commercialize MYFEMBREE, with product available immediately Myovant to host conference call and webcast on Monday, August 8, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time / 5:30 a.m Continue reading →

LONDON The sound of beauty. Dr. Barbara Sturm is venturing into the podcast world with her own, called The Dr Continue reading →

Is Topical Estrogen the Answer to Youthful Skin? Getty Images Anyone who experiences a monthly menstrual cycle is well aware of how shifting hormones effect the skin. Around ovulation, your skin peaks: it's clear and naturally radiant. Continue reading →

A new study finds that one of the most significant challenges faced by nonbinary people in Iceland is a lack of visibility, as well as difficulty and discomfort in accessing even basic medical care. RV reports that Birta sk, a masters student in gender studies at the University of Iceland, is currently conducting a study on behalf of the Icelandic Womens Rights Association to determine what obstacles nonbinary people regularly face in their daily lives, as well as how the government can better serve this communitys needs. When I talk about obstacles, that can mean both obstacles in general and systemic ones, says Birta sk. Continue reading →