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Are there other hormones I should replace? What about hormones for men?

American Hormones FAQs
Other 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
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Why should I replace hormones?

Center For Age Management
While exercise and diet and an integral part of any age Management program, without hormones, an individual is catapulted into accelerated aging. Estradiol alone has over 400 jobs in the body. One wonders which of these jobs is no longer important as we age? I would venture to say aging gracefully without replacement is not possible. For women, there will be changes in memory, mood, pain threshold, inflammation, hair, skin bones body shape, energy and sex drive.
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What are the different ways I can replace my hormones?

Christine Paoletti ~ Women's Health & Wellness
There are a variety of methods and this will not, in any way, exhaust all of the possibilities. In general, the methods can be divided into 1) estrogen or progestin 2) nonbioidentical and bioidentical and 3) oral and topical. Replacement of estrogen can be done either orally, transdermally or sublingually and either nonbioidentically or bioidentically. The transdermal methods can be patches, creams, gels, or even rings which can be inserted into the vagina.
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Do I have to replace all hormones i.e. testosterone, growth hormone?

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) Therapy - From The Health and Rej...
Hormones may be replaced separately or in any combination. Better results are obtained from taking a combination of hormones. We like to say there is a 1+1=3 relationship. We understand the cost limitation on growth hormone. The Potential Benefits far out-weigh the cost.
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What Should I Know About Hormones?

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A 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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What About Herbal Hormones?

s.s.tg FAQ: Transsexual & Transgenderist Issues
Some 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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Are there hormones in the herbs?

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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What about growth hormones?

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Do men need hormone treatment, too? 1. What are bio-identical hormones?

Hormones By Hart
Bio-identical hormones have exactly the same chemical structures as the hormones we naturally make in our bodies. They are mainly derived from plants and can also be synthesized in a production lab. Specialized pharmacists, called compounding pharmacists formulate hormone doses to match each woman's individual needs. In this way, lower amounts of hormones can be used and fewer side effects occur.
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Hormone Replacement FAQ
Health is a holistic goal, and hormonal health put simply, is a large and significant factor of that big picture. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was developed to replace the hormones the ovaries made during the reproductive years in a woman's life, and hence reduce or eliminate menopausal symptoms.
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Menopause - FAQ
Unfortunately, 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.
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FAQ // LifeSpan MD
Hormones 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.
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Do I have to replace all hormones i.e. testosterone, growth hormone, thyroid and DHEA?

Longevity Center of Houston
Hormones may be replaced separately or in combination. The Best results are obtained when all declining or imbalanced hormonal conditions are corrected. We understand the cost limitation on growth hormone, but the cost for Testosterone, Estrogen, Progesterone, Thyroid, and DHEA is considered affordable.
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Why is a Men's Shed only for Men?

Mensheds Australia: FAQ's
Statistically men are falling through ‘the system’ and a lot is not known about why men have the medical problems they have. So the men's shed concept is aimed squarely at men and men's health issues. Many programs associated with men’s sheds are staffed by women. It is also interesting to observe that much of the support comes from women and families.
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Can men get HPV too?

Women under 30 ? HPV FAQs - theHPVtest.com
Men get HPV just like women do. As with women, men usually have no symptoms, unless the HPV virus begins to cause abnormal changes in skin cells. However, although HPV infection has been linked to cancer of the penis and anus, these cancers are very rare in men. For this reason, as well as because a good, reliable way to collect a sample of male genital skin cells that would allow detection of HPV has yet to be discovered, there is currently no FDA-approved HPV test for men.
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Can women/men go by themselves?

Couples Resorts Message Board Menu
Think of it as “no big deal”! No pun intended!!!! People on the island aren’t looking, and should the need “arise” you may excuse yourself, wrap in a towel, and leave the area until all calms down J HOWEVER, as posted on the board previously, we are all adults, and don’t worry about what may “happen” while on the island. As the “islanders” can testify, it’s simply not about sex.
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Do you serve men?

ROMANTASY Frequently asked questions
With pleasure as with any serious customer. Over 60% of our business orders are placed by men. Therefore we know the special measurement and fit issues for the male body. However, ROMANTASY is not a place to merely discuss fantasy corseting or cross-dressing as our interest is in purveying quality corsetry.
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How can I find out more about the Men's Center?

University of Oregon Men's Center-FAQs
Visit our web page http://Counseling.uoregon.edu/UOMC/UOMC.htm Call 346-3227 and ask for Dave Miller or Jon Davies.
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I am taking prescription hormones. What shall I do?

WHI Participant website
Answer: 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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What about my husband's hormones? What can you do for him?

Oasis Serene Frquently Asked Questions
Progesterone 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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What are bioidentical hormones?

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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WHAT ROLE DO HORMONES PLAY?

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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Is there any relationship between hormones and acne?

ZENMED® :: Frequently Asked Questions
i 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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What do hormones have to do with breast cancer?

ARIMIDEX and Early Breast Cancer
Hormones, 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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What do hormones have to do with the immune system?

A&W/SF: FAQ on Kremer and AIDS
DHEA 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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