How to Introduce HRT in Perimenopause
Navigating perimenopause can feel like riding a roller coaster. If you’re considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT), here are some tips to help you make informed choices tailored to your needs:
The Benefits of Creatine for Women in Perimenopause for Strength, Mood and Bone Health
Creatine supplementation offers several specific benefits for women in perimenopause, primarily due to its role in energy metabolism, brain/mental health and muscle function. During perimenopause, women experience hormonal changes that can affect muscle mass, bone density and mood. Creatine can help mitigate some of these effects by enhancing muscle strength, improving bone health and supporting cognitive function.
Exploring the Latest Breakthroughs in Menopause Research
The Connection Between Menopause and Cardiovascular Health
Recent studies have highlighted the relationship between menopause and cardiovascular health, reinforcing the idea that women are at increased risk for heart disease post-menopause. A landmark study published in The Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that women entering menopause experience significant changes in blood pressure and cholesterol levels (Peters et al., 2020). This highlights the importance of preventive measures during the transition, emphasizing regular check-ups for cardiovascular health, dietary changes, and physical activity. Read More
The Evidence for Progesterone for Miscarriage Prevention
Progesterone is an important hormone for the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy. Because of this important role, progesterone deficiency has been studied since the 1950s as a possible cause of some miscarriages. Many of the early studies done on progesterone were small and poor quality, making it difficult for doctors to make evidence-based recommendations for its use. However, more recently there have been two large, high-quality placebo controlled trials (the PROMISE trial and PRISM trial) that have shown encouraging results.
When Synthroid isn’t Enough for Hypothyroid People
New guidelines from the UK are trying to help doctors navigate the common enough problem of people taking Synthroid being unsatisfied with the drug even though their lab tests look totally normal. This you? Read More
Could this really be Perimenopause?
Could this really be perimenopause?
Hot flashes, I mean hot facts
Perimenopause, you in danger girl.
Picture this. A woman, maybe like you, in her 40s enters my baltic office (you’re welcome) says I can’t sleep, feel anxious, am gaining weight I don’t want, and umm, outside of this room, am quite the sweaty Betty. And my skin! Don’t even get me started.
Ok. Ok.
That allll has a name. Sure, you’re 41ish but Betty, you’re in perimenopause. Read More
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder PMDD
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder PMDD
Unfortunately, you might know it well. But what do we really know about PMDD.
It’s not all in your head. It’s not all about your hormones either.
It’s not exactly a psychiatric illness. It’s not exactly a gynaecological illness.
PMDD is also not just severe PMS.
So then what is it? And how do we get rid of it?
The Evidence for Progesterone for Miscarriage Prevention
Progesterone is an important hormone for the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy. Because of this important role, progesterone deficiency has been studied since the 1950s as a possible cause of some miscarriages. Many of the early studies done on progesterone were small and poor quality, making it difficult for doctors to make evidence-based recommendations for its use. However, more recently there have been two large, high-quality placebo controlled trials (the PROMISE trial and PRISM trial) that have shown encouraging results.
Do you need T3 therapy?
Do you need T3 therapy?
If you have brain fog, depression or lack of focus, it could be really beneficial.
People who are diagnosed with Hypothyroidism are conventionally suggested one treatment option – prescription Synthroid aka T4/Thyroxine. If their hypothyroid symptoms do not improve or resolve there is generally nothing more to do, especially if their blood thyroid levels appear normal despite no significant change in symptoms. What’s more, even if at first their condition does improve many times symptoms return later and increasing thyroid dosages don’t continue to help. Most people who take Synthroid (Levothyroxine) will be good to go. They will return to better energy levels, weight loss and warmer temperatures. What about those who don’t?
Preventing Pregnancy Loss. The ignored connection between miscarriage and the thyroid
Women have many questions after a miscarriage. Unless the cause is discovered to be a genetic anomaly, infection, anatomical abnormality or advanced age, the answers are many times elusive. Our medical system does not fully investigate first trimester pregnancy loss unless it has happened two or sometimes three times. This can be devastating for people trying to conceive.
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