Many women are on the Pill for contraception and later in life to control heavy bleeding. The risks are clear but bioidentical hormones can help.
Women are a delicate balance of hormones, each profoundly influenced by the foods we eat, the thoughts we think and the environment we place ourselves in.
Progesterone is protective against breast cancer and if you are concerned about risk then supplementing and making dietary changes can help.
Endometriosis responds well to bioidentical hormones, but not everyone agrees so Dr Dach puts the record straight.
Research in France and Denmark has shown HRT could significantly increase women’s chances of having asthma attacks severe enough to put them in hospital.
Supplementing with bioidentical progesterone can help with PMS, PCOS, anovulatory cycles, irregular or heavy periods and to help with fertility and miscarriage.
The risk of baby blues can be reduced if bioidentical natural progesterone is given to compensate for plunging levels after delivery.
Although 12 is a good number for a jury, it’s not enough to convince that a research finding has widespread applications.
Hormone balance is critical for our health and wellbeing, but which hormone or hormones do you need, and how do you decide?
Why do menopause symptoms suddenly recur? Bioidentical progesterone and natural oestrogens help rebalance hormones, but adding in soy and its products can cause problems.