Natural hormones are simply an alternative to hormone replacement therapy. Synthetic progesterone (known as progestins) has many side effects, and synthetic estrogen can be dangerous to your health, especially if taken without any progesterone. If someone is taking both synthetic estrogen and progestins, a gradual step is to substitute natural progesterone cream; and gradually reduce the synthetic estrogen. (Reduce estrogen by one-half and continue to reduce over 90 days until discontinued use).

There are many side effects to synthetic hormone replacement therapy which are dangerous to your health, especially if taken without any progesterone. If you are taking both synthetic estrogen and progestins, we suggest a gradual step to substitute natural progesterone cream; and gradually reduce your synthetic estrogen. (Reduce estrogen by ½ and continue to reduce over a 90-day period until discontinued use).

The answer partly involves the pharmaceutical companies who make money on patented drugs which they promote to physicians who prescribe them to you. Your physician has to be self-educated and experienced in prescribing and monitoring natural hormone levels. They also have to prescribe within the constraints of your health insurance companies, who are generally not interested in preventive health and wellness.

We suggest you continue your present regimen until your doctor says it's OK to stop. We do not recommend combining Olivia's Secret with prescription HRT.

Answer: Talk with your healthcare provider about your individual risk profile and hormones you are taking in light of the WHI results.

You can contact Bellevue Pharmacy Solutions at 800-728-0288, to be assisted in finding a physician that is familiar with natural hormone therapy or they can send your own physician some information to review.

Yes. Numerous studies have been done attesting to the safety of natural hormones for men and women. The natural hormones are almost entirely without the side effects of the synthetic hormone replacement drugs.

A.There are many ersatz hormone products on the market. The Anti-Aging Group, LLC. provides you with only 100 percent natural hormones just like your body produces. On every supply of hormones you receive from the Anti-Aging Group, LLC., you will find a control number that signifies its authenticity. All 100 percent natural hormones will have a control number on their packaging. If it is not there, the product is not what it claims to be. - (1*, 2*)

Answer: Talk with your healthcare provider about your individual risk profile and the hormones you are currently taking in light of the WHI results.

Natural 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.

Natural hormones have the same chemical structures as the hormones secreted by the ovaries, adrenal glands, or testes. Therefore they are bio identical to what your body produces.

Yes. Compounding pharmacists work together with patients and physicians to provide customized bioidentical hormone replacement therapy pellets in the most appropriate strength and dosage to meet each individual's specific hormone replacement needs.

Yes ,Leanne can also mail/email a report of medications to your Doctor .The more closely your Doctor and Leanne can work the safer and more balanced your treatment will be.The result is you get the best of both forms of medicine.

Synthetic hormones are made from substances that are not natural in the human body. For example, Premarin is made from a pregnant mare's urine. It is important to note that a study on synthetics by Women's Health Initiative of the National Institute of Health was prematurely halted due to deleterious long-term effects on women's health, specifically breast cancer, blood clots, and stroke. Natural

The pure bio-identical (human identical) hormones are extracted from plants or synthetically manufactured. What is important is that it is IDENTICAL to your body's hormone molecule. We prescribe all the natural hormones at our clinic.

No. Natural progesterone in a cream or oil base comes from Mexican yams/or soybeans which is technically a food product.

This is the question most frequently asked of Dr. John Lee during his more than 30 years of active clinical practice. To quote from Dr. Lee: "The medical-industrial complex refers to the close knit association of organized medicine with the pharmaceutical manufacturers and governmental medical regulatory agencies... The system taken together is neither necessarily corrupt nor evil, but, like any human agency, is subject to the frailties and faults of humankind.

You need hormones, but you need the correct kind, the natural bio-identical hormones, in the correct balance. Don't tolerate the risks of the synthetic hormones when a safer alternative is available. Find a physician who will prescribe bio-identical hormones and then make the switch.

There is generally no problem with taking additional supplements or remedies, however, If you do, it is important to remember that an excess of additional supplements or some ingredients can potentially be detrimental to your health. If in doubt please consult your health practitioner.

Are older than 80 years. Patients over 80 years should not take ACTOplus met unless their kidney function is checked and it is normal. Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known if ACTOplus met can harm your unborn baby. ACTOplus met is not recommended for pregnant women. Talk to your doctor about the best way to control your blood glucose levels while pregnant. Are breast-feeding. It is not known if ACTOplus met passes into your milk or whether it can harm your baby.

It is always advisable to consult with your doctor first, before taking ANY natural remedy, in order to insure that a product does not contradict with any medication or other health condition. Depending on which product you are planning to buy, you need to consult with your doctor first, and find out if you are allergic to honey. Have your blood sugar levels tested to know if are diabetic or borderline diabetic (and don't know it yet?).

Yes. Let your healthcare professional know if you are taking other prescription medications (for example, ketoconazole or ritonavir) before you begin taking FLONASE.

It is generally safe to take Proactol™ even when taking prescription medication. However, if on medication, you are advised to consult your doctor before taking Proactol™ . Medications should be not be taken 2 hours before and after Proactol™ .

Yes, the term "Natural Hormones" has often been used to describe plant derived hormones that are identical to human hormones, thus the term "Bio-Identical Hormones".

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Natural (bioidentical) progesterone cream can potentially INCREASE THYROID ACTIVITY. If you are taking thyroid supplements, you should consult your health care provider and consider lowering the amount of thyroid supplementation you use.