HRT Update
Did you know that estrogen is actually not one hormone, but a group of
three hormones: estrone (E1), estradiol (E2), and estriol (E3). A high
ratio of estriol to the other estrogens has been associated with a lower
risk of breast cancer. Premarin®, a drug commonly used in estrogen replacement
therapy, is derived from pregnant mare urine. Because horse estrogen is foreign
to the human body, people lack the enzymes and cofactors to metabolize it safely.
For Men Only
Men experience changes in hormone levels as they age, just as women do. Symptoms
of low testosterone include fatigue, lack of sex drive, depression, aches and pains,
decreased strength and endurance, difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection,
and even hot flashes.
Remember Sex?
A third of women experience loss of libido during perimenopause, due to naturally
declining testosterone levels as well as medications that may reduce the male
hormone (such as certain antidepressants, birth control pills, and some drugs for
high blood pressure). About 40 percent of menopausal women lose interest in sex.
Fortunately, many physicians today are including testosterone in hormone replacement
therapies for women.
Healthy and Fit
Recent research shows that sweat contains a substance that weakens bacteria, making
it easier for your immune system to fight infection. So sweat up a storm during your
next workout!
Quote of the Month
"It doesn't interest me how old you are. I want to know what you ache for; and if you
dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing." -Oriah Mountain Dreamer
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Letters
I just wanted to let you know that I have been on the extended release
capsules form of hormone therapy for six weeks now (from College Pharmacy)
and am doing so much better. I had really bad hot flashes and I would say
they are now 85-90 percent better than they were. That's pretty darn good
in such a short time. ... I am very pleased with them and plan on continuing
this therapy for as long as my doctor thinks is appropriate. I never did
well on synthetic hormones, but these biologically identical hormones are
working great. Thanks to College Pharmacy for their help and advice!
"B"
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Q&A
Q: Is there an advantage to saliva testing vs. blood testing for
hormone levels?
A: Saliva hormone levels represent the free hormones, those
available to receptor sites. Blood hormone levels represent your
body's total hormone content (bound and free). Most hormones (about
95 percent) are bound to proteins in your bloodstream.
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