What are bioidentical hormones? Are they safer than other therapies? There’s no official, standardized definition for bioidentical hormones and this causes a lot of confusion and misinformation. Bioidentical hormones are one form of therapy for menopausal symptoms. Most women believe that bioidentical hormones are natural, made from plants, therefore safe. But there are no hormones […]
There are many available herbs for menopause challenges – that is, herbs to treat symptoms of menopause. But the effectiveness and safety of these preparations varies greatly. Women often ask me what "natural remedies" they should take to help (peri)menopause challenges like hot flashes, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, low libido, and others. The answer is never […]
Hormone therapy (HT) is the most effective treatment for hot flashes, night sweats and other menopause challenges, and has been shown to prevent bone loss and fracture. SO WHY ARE SO FEW WOMEN ON HT? Because of fear, misinformation, myths, and lack of good information about the benefits, risks, and contraindications for HT. In this […]
