Category Archives: Hormone Replacement Therapy

The statistic is astounding. More than 40 percent of women in the United States are now obese and the rise in the growth in that percentage has made uterine or endometrial cancer the fastest growing cancer among women in the United States. The number one culprit behind the rise in incidence of uterine cancer is obesity, says Dr. Molly Brewer, chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology who also oversees UConn Healths new Womens Center. Research data shows as the prevalence of obesity has risen over the past few decades so has the rate of endometrial cancer as well as the mortality from this cancer. Obesity is carrying extra body fat leading to body mass index (BMI) calculation of 30 or greater. A normal or healthy weight has a BMI below 25 while being overweight ranges from 25 to 29. In addition, if a woman has a waist circumference that is more than 35 inches it signals she may be carrying extra belly fat, placing her health at risk. Free and easy-to-use online self BMI calculators are available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other organizations. Abnormal, unexplained vaginal bleeding Any vaginal bleeding post-menopause Abdominal … Continue reading →

Ray (Elle Fanning, left) with his mother, Maggie (Naomi Watts, center), and grandmother, Dolly (Susan Sarandon). Ray (Elle Fanning, left) with his mother, Maggie (Naomi Watts, center), and grandmother, Dolly (Susan Sarandon). Dolly (Susan Sarandon, right) struggles to accept her transgender grandson, Ray (Elle Fanning), in 3 Generations. Dolly (Susan Sarandon, right) struggles to accept her transgender grandson, Ray (Elle Fanning), in 3 Generations. 3 Generations: a lukewarm drama about a transgender teen 3 Generations, about a transgender teenager who faces family hurdles in trying to undergo hormone replacement therapy, is a lukewarm drama that gets lost in transition. It seems dated and oddly out of touch from the first frame. Elle Fanning plays Ray, a 16-year-old who needs written permission from his parents to get the medical treatment he needs. His mostly supportive mother, Maggie (Naomi Watts), thinks its too soon, and his lesbian grandmother, Dolly (Susan Sarandon), suggests that he should just be a lesbian, because he likes girls. None of these characters is particularly well drawn, and Sarandon veers dangerously close to parody, coming off more like a Dubuque ditz than a Brooklyn bohemian. Fanning gives it her best, but she isnt ultimately convincing, perhaps done in … Continue reading →

GETTY STOCK IMAGE Earlier studies suggested that menopause may increase the risk for hearing loss, due to a reduction in oestrogen levels. It was also previously thought that and that postmenopausal hormone therapy might slow hearing decline by 'replacing' oestrogen. However, researchers in the US now claim that the hormone replacement drugs could actually increase the chance of older women going deaf. To investigate the role of menopause and postmenopausal hormone therapy as risk factors for hearing loss, researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, studied independent links between menopausal status, oral hormone therapy, and risk of self-reported hearing loss in 80,972 women. Researchers found that 23 percent of the participants in the study suffered hearing loss. They found found no significant overall association between menopausal status and risk of hearing loss, although higher risk was associated with older age at natural menopause. GETTY STOCK IMAGE Our research focuses on identifying preventable contributors to hearing loss Dr Sharon Curhan Use of postmenopausal hormone therapy was associated with higher risk of hearing loss and the risk increased the longer women took HRT drugs. Lead author Dr Sharon Curhan said: "Many factors contribute to acquired hearing loss, including age, genetics, … Continue reading →

Patient sex influences the impact of rivaroxaban on MI risk in Medicare beneficiaries with newly diagnosed A-fib, with menbut not womenderiving a benefit, a new analysis suggests. When it comes to risks of heart failure and all-cause mortality, however, rivaroxaban (Xarelto; Janssen Pharmaceuticals) and dabigatran (Pradaxa; Boehringer Ingelheim) both have the advantage over warfarin in men and women alike, Ghanshyam Palamaner Subash Shantha, MBBS (University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City), reported during a poster session at Heart Rhythm 2017 in Chicago, IL. The findings may have implications for personalizing the choice of anticoagulation in patients with A-fib, Shantha told TCTMD. For example, he said, an older man with a history of acute MI may be a good candidate for rivaroxaban over another anticoagulant because of the added protection against recurrent infarction. The newer anticoagulants have benefits other than stroke protection, Shantha said, noting that much of the mortality in patients with A-fib is caused by reasons other than stroke. So it is time that we start looking into agents which protect from stroke but at the same time have an effect on mortality, acute MI, and heart failure. Shantha pointed out that the randomized trials of the non-vitamin … Continue reading →

The following is a guest post courtesy ofDavid H. Schwartz, Ph.D. of Innovative Science Solutions LLC andNathan Schachtman, Esq. Establishing a rigorous and reliable causal inference between an exposure and an adverse health outcome is one of the most difficult things to do in the health sciences. However, it is sometimes even more difficult to effectively and appropriately demonstrate that a causal relationship does not exist. The difficulty of this task was illustrated in the most recent talcum powder trial in St. Louis, Missouri. As was widely reported, Johnson & Johnson and talc raw material producer Imerys received the third (and largest) plaintiff verdict in their four recent talc trials (3 plaintiff verdicts and one defense verdict). Having the enviable opportunity to watch the trial (in real time or on demand) on Courtroom View Networks website provides an invaluable opportunity to review and learn from an important ongoing mass tort action. At this trial, the defense put up a single expert witness, Dr. Huh, a clinician who defended the aggressive and wide-ranging scientific claims advanced by plaintiffs expert witnesses in a number of scientific disciplines, including epidemiology, clinical medicine, and pathology. Dr. Huh, a skilled and experienced ObGyn and a … Continue reading →

Former U.S. Army soldier and convicted spy Chelsea Manning will be released from a military prison next week. According to a statement released Tuesday the first since her being granted clemency by Former President Barack Obama Manning expressed excitement. "Freedom was only a dream, and hard to imagine. Now it's here! You kept me alive … Continue reading →

What is it? Livial is a hormone replacement therapy designed for women in menopause or those who have had their ovaries removed. Livial is made to treat headaches, mood swings, hot flashes, night sweats and more, as well as prevent post-menopausal bone loss. Livial is made using the active ingredient, tibolone, a synthetic steroid hormone, which is made to mimic the effects of natural estrogen, testosterone and progesterone. The makers of this product claim that users can expect to achieve greater hormonal balance, as well as an increase in their desire for sex. Weve found, after reviewing countless menopause supplements, that Femmetrinol brings users the best results for treating the physical and emotional symptoms typically associated with menopause. Learn more about how Femmetrinol can work for you by clicking here. Livial contains only one active ingredient, the synthetic hormone, tibolone. Heres a look at some of the risks and benefits associated with its use: Tibolone: Tibolone is a synthetic hormone used to simulate the effects that estrogen, progesterone and testosterone have naturally inside the body, which aims to restore a sense of hormonal balance in women suffering from the symptoms associated with menopause, as well as other conditions that stem … Continue reading →

What is it? Estrovive is an all-natural menopause supplement designed to address a number of symptoms. The makers of Estrovive say this product provides less severe hot flashes, improved mood, heightened libido and more. Estrovive uses a wide range of herbal ingredients known to help with menopause symptoms or other hormone-linked conditions. Black cohosh, soy isoflavones, red clover and more round out this blend, providing relief without the addition of any synthetic hormones. Femmetrinol works best to bring consumers the all-natural relief from the full range of menopause symptoms they are looking for. A blend of herbal ingredients like black cohosh, wild yam and damiana work together to treat hot flashes, low libido and more. Get an up-close look at the long list of benefits youll get with Femmetrinol. Estrovive has listed a number of herbal ingredients on their official product label. Heres a look at some of the key components used to make Estrovive: Black Cohosh: Native Americans have been using black cohosh for centuries to ease menopausal symptoms in women. This ingredient is thought to alleviate mental symptoms like anxiety and depression, as well as night sweats and hot flashes. It may also be effective in treating conditions … Continue reading →

A first-of-its-kind capsule combining natural 17-estradiol and progesterone has promise for menopause-related hot flushes, according to results of a Phase 3 multicenter trial presented at the 65th Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in San Diego. If approved, the product may provide an option for women in the United States who are currently using unregulated, unapproved, compounded bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Researchers from Eastern Virginia Medical School, conducted the REPLENISH study in 1,847 women with intact uteri. A total of 767 were randomized to 1 of 4 daily doses of TX-001HR (estradiol 1.0 mg/progesterone 100 mg, 0.5 mg/100 mg, 0.5 mg/50 mg, or 02.5 mg/50 mg) or placebo for 12 months. The other 1,080 women were randomly assigned between the active treatments. Change from baseline to weeks 4 and 12 in frequency and severity of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms was the primary efficacy endpoint. Endometrial hyperplasia at 12 months as the primary safety endpoint. TX-001Hr 1.0 mg/100 mg and 0.5 mg/100 mg significantly improved the frequency and severity of moderate to severe hot flushes at weeks 4 (P < 0.05) and 12 (P < 0.05) versus placebo whereas 0.25 mg/50 mg … Continue reading →

Sunday, May 7, 2017 | 2 a.m. The thyroid, located at the base of the neck, is a small endocrine gland that regulates specific types of hormones. The hormones produced by the thyroid control your metabolism and how your body uses energy, said Samer Nakhle, MD, FACE, ECNU, endocrinologist at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center. These hormones affect every organ influencing your heart rate, digestion, weight, energy levels and mood, among others. Because its such a powerful force within the body, optimal thyroid function is a key component for overall health. Unfortunately, the thyroid is often misunderstood and related disorders can go unrecognized. Thyroid hormone imbalances When your thyroid produces too many or too few hormones, it can cause imbalances that are associated with a host of symptoms. Hypothyroidism is the term for an underactive thyroid, one that produces too few hormones, and hyperthyroidism describes an overactive thyroid, one that produces too many hormones. Hypothyroidism is much more common the National Institutes of Health reports that nearly 1 in 20 Americans over the age of 12 have the condition whereas hyperthyroidism is reported to affect only 1 in 100. Symptoms People who suffer from either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism may … Continue reading →