The average age of menopause for women in North America is 52 years of age. However, women can enter into…
Hysterectomies are the second most common surgery in women (after Caesarean sections). Most often recommended for women who have uterine…
Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is gaining traction amongst women seeking more options for managing the hormonal imbalances that occur…
Conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the type of hormone replacement therapy that most women are aware of, and likely…
In this article I want to talk about one of the most common things I see in my patients: multiple hormone imbalance. In particular, I want to talk about those women who have low thyroid function (hypothyroidism) combined with symptoms of hormone imbalance in their Big Three Hormones: Cortisol, Estrogen, and Progesterone.
While most of us think of hot flashes and night sweats when we think of menopausal symptoms, many women are surprised by the number of symptoms that this hormonal transition can cause.
Phytoestrogens, or plant-based estrogens, are compounds found in our food that can bind to our estrogen receptors. While a lot…
The most common complaint in menopause, hot flashes (and the dreaded night sweats) are experienced by 80% of women. For…