What Should I Know About Hormones?
s.s.tg FAQ: Transsexual & Transgenderist IssuesA general answer to this question is that you should know as much as possible. Hormones are powerful drugs, and have potentially serious side effects. This is why it's such a good idea to work through an endocrinologist when starting on hormones; he will check your medical history and your general health, and will work with you to monitor your progress while maintaining your physical safety. I strongly recommend doing some background reading before you visit the doctor.
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s.s.tg FAQ: Transsexual & Transgenderist IssuesSome herbal products contain or mimic hormones, and some people feel that this is a viable alternative to going through the medical profession. I don't recommend this approach for the following reasons: Hormones carry sufficient health risks that medical monitoring is a very good idea. Along with the general concern about side effects, medical monitoring is important to establish a correct dosage.
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FAQ (Frequently asked questions)No. Some herbs contain phyto-oestrogens (plant-steroids), but these are not the same as human hormones. Sometimes we may use a homeopathic called progesteronum to encourage the body to produce more progesterone, but this is only done on a case by case scenario if necessary. Your therapist will communicate with you and let you know if they feel this is appropriate. Because it is a homeopathic preparation this is thousands of times less concentrated than any synthetic medication you would take.
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Menopause - FAQUnfortunately, there is no easy answer to this question. Recently the results of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) and Heart and Estrogen/Progestin Replacement Study (HERS) study have only added to the dilemma by demonstrating an increased risk of breast cancer, heart disease and stroke. Each woman is a unique individual with her own set of risks, history, concerns and worries.Related Questions
FAQ // LifeSpan MDHormones are proteins secreted by specialized cells that tell other cells what to do. By age 50 most of our hormones decrease by up to 20 to 30%. These hormonal signals are necessary to maintain cellular health. Hormonal depletion is correlated with the onset of age related diseases such as osteoporosis, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and atherosclerosis. It is necessary then to maintain appropriate balance between all hormones to optimize health and minimize disease onset.Related Questions
I am taking prescription hormones. What shall I do?
WHI Participant websiteAnswer: Talk with your healthcare provider about your individual risk profile and hormones you are taking in light of the WHI results.
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Oasis Serene Frquently Asked QuestionsProgesterone is vital to good health in both women and men. It is the primary precursor of our adrenal cortical hormones and testosterone. Males synthesize progesterone in amounts less than women do but it is still vital. Furthermore, it may be important in the prevention and/or treatment of prostatism and prostate cancer. Men with BPH (swelling of the prostate) and other male related problems will appreciate the speed of relief with progesterone cream.
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Natural Health Connections Inc.Bioidentical hormones are manufactured to have the same biochemical structure as the hormones made by your own body. Synthetic hormones like Premarin, Prempro, and Provera are not the same hormone molecules that your body produces. Drug companies can't patent the hormone molecules in your body, so they invent synthetic hormones that are patentable - by changing their shape and molecular function. Clinically, we see fewer side effects with bioidentical hormones.
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FAQs for Hair Loss Treatment & Solution Hair care Growth Pro...Many hormones are known to play a part in the hair growing process and include the parathyroid, the somotrophin, the pituitary gland and testosterone. This male hormone is suspect in causing certain types of baldness, but much of the evidence is circumstantial. Hormone changes have also been known to cause some forms of hair loss in females also.
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ZENMED® :: Frequently Asked Questionsi have just started the system about 2 weeks ago and i'm seeing more acne than i had when i started. so i'm wondering if it's supposed to get worse before it gets better. i have severe cystic acne, so how long would it typically take to begin to see results? and do people, once they've achieved their ideal goals, continue to take the pills as maintenance? thank you. I haven't order Derma Cleanse yet, but I'm thinking about it.
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ARIMIDEX and Early Breast CancerHormones, such as estrogen and progesterone, are naturally produced by organs or cells in your body, and they affect bodily processes. Some breast cancer tumors need estrogen and/or progesterone to grow. These tumors are said to have receptors for the hormones estrogen and/or progesterone. Breast cancer tumors that have these receptors are called hormone receptor positive. Lab tests of your cancer biopsy give your medical team information about the hormone receptor status of the cancer.
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A&W/SF: FAQ on Kremer and AIDSDHEA and cortisol are adrenal hormones. Cortisol is produced under stress in order to relieve inflammation. Cortisol correlates with Type-II cytokines, while DHEA correlates with Type-I cytokines. Too much cortisol is called hypercortisolism, and goes hand-in-hand with the “HIV+” state. This is well documented, as well is the fact that pharmaceutical steroid hormones (prednisone, body-builder “juice”, etc.) can also cause similar immune suppression.
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Can hormones contribute?
FAQ About Yeast InfectionsYes. In a normal cycle, estrogen deposits glycogen, a form of sugar, in the cells in the lining of the vagina. Progesterone causes the cells to be shed into the vagina, so the sugar becomes available for yeast to feed on, multiply, and grow.
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Oasis Serene Frquently Asked QuestionsNatural hormones means that these hormones are chemically the same as the ones the human body produces. They are also called "bio-identical". Synthetic hormones refer to those manufactured with a chemical structure that is foreign to the human body but mimics some hormonal activity. An example of natural hormones would be Estriol, Progesterone, Testosterone, and DHEA. An example of synthetic hormones would be Premarin, Prempro, Climara, Estratest, Estratab, and all birth control pills.
Related QuestionsHow do I get off synthetic hormones and onto Bioidentical hormones?
Compounding Chemist's Frequently Asked QuestionsContact us and we can calculate an equivalent dose of Bioidentical hormones compared to what you are currently taking. Then you need to get a prescription for your new hormones.
Related QuestionsAre there other hormones I should replace? What about hormones for men?
American Hormones FAQsOther natural hormones that can be considered part of an optimal hormone replacement program are testosterone, thyroid, pregnenolone, melatonin and DHEA. Both men and women may need these hormones. All Contents Copyright © 2005, American Hormones, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Wappingers Falls, NY USA
Related QuestionsI am taking prescription hormones. What should I do?
WHI Participant websiteAnswer: Talk with your healthcare provider about your individual risk profile and the hormones you are currently taking in light of the WHI results.
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National Headache Foundation: Headache FAQHormones initiate and regulate many of your body's functions, keeping your body in balance within a constantly changing environment. When the levels of hormones in your body are unbalanced - during menstruation, pregnancy, or menopause - it can lead to a migraine attack. In fact, about three quarters of all women with migraine report that their attacks are related to the menstrual cycle. Click here for more information.
Related QuestionsQ How long do I need to be in psychotherapy before I can start hormones?
Frequently Asked QuestionsThe Standards of Care provide considerable flexibility in this area and length of psychological treatment depends on a variety of factors. These include real life experiences, age and past treatment. Although there is considerable latitude regarding therapy requirements, a few months of therapy provides a good opportunity for the therapist and patient to know each other and to identify potential difficulties. Ideally, therapy should help to facilitate a smooth adjustment to hormone treatment.
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