Condition Spotlight
Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when her period stops. It is a normal part of aging. In the years before and during menopause, the levels of female hormones can go up and down. This can cause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, pain during sex, and vaginal dryness. For some women, the symptoms are mild, and they go away on their own. Other women take hormone replacement therapy (HRT), also called menopausal hormone therapy, to relieve these symptoms. HRT may also protect against osteoporosis.
Many people are seeking new ways to lead healthier lives. One such way is bioidentical hormone therapy. Hormones play an important role in our bodies, and if hormone imbalances take place, it can lead to Read More
Resveratrol — a natural compound found in red wine and grapes — can help address a hormone imbalance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a leading cause of infertility in women, according to a Read More
A hormone imbalance occurs when there is too much or too little of a certain hormone in the body, this can be a common problem for many women as they age. Some hormone levels fluctuate Read More
As women, our hormones fluctuate throughout our life cycles are natural and important for our health and well-being. Hormonal fluctuations that cause pain and illness, however, are not. A widespread misconception among women and traditional Read More
Hormonal imbalances are a common occurrence for people of both genders. They start during puberty and then continue throughout adult life as a result of either natural occurrences or sometimes, underlying medical conditions. Most imbalances Read More
Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy: Natural progesterone can reverse endometriosis by helping to restore proper hormone balance, without side effects, says Dr. Lee. Natural progesterone can stop the spread of endometrial cells by blocking the activity of estrogen that otherwise stimulates the growth of the aberrant cells. Dr. Lee suggests using natural progesterone cream from days six to 26 of the monthly cycle, stopping just before menstruation begins. After four to six months of this treatment, the monthly pains and bleeding due to endometriosis will usually subside. Dr. Lee prefers transdermal (absorbed through the skin) natural progesterone in cream or oil formulation, because it is absorbed more efficiently and the effect lasts longer, without the emotional highs and lows from oral drops. A woman addressing endometriosis will probably need to use 1⁄8 to 1⁄2 teaspoon of cream per day or three to ten drops of oil per day, says Dr. Lee. The cream may be applied to the palms, face, neck, upper chest, breasts, inside of the arms, or behind the knees.
