Women from puberty to post menopause use bioidentical hormones and know the benefits, and here two private GP’s with many years experience give their views.
Bioidentical hormones can play their part in helping with the pain of arthritis, and there also other natural remedies that can make a difference.
Arthritis occurs at menopause in many women, due to a number of factors, but declining hormone levels certainly play their part.
How the definition of ‘natural’ hormones has led to confusion in the media, and elsewhere – a personal view by Dr Tony Coope.
Wanting to lose weight can be a minefield and bloating is a major problem at menopause. As well as using bioidentical natural progesterone to help reduce it, you could add in these other great little helpers.
There are many false statements and misconceptions around bioidentical hormones but US expert Dr Jeffrey Dach explains just why bio is best when rebalancing hormones.
If you have suffered excess bleeding or hormone-related symptoms, Patrick Holford explains just how many conditions can affect women throughout their lives.
Osteoporosis needs oestrogen to clear out old bone, but it is progesterone that is essential for bone building and renewal. So what is the role of milk and do you need it?
Nutrition expert Patrick Holford argues that a different kind of hormone could provide a safer way to address menopausal problems without the risk of conventional HRT
Many women find they benefit from adding a little oestrogen to help their hormones with a combination bioidentical cream, but is soy a realistic alternative or just suitable for a few?