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:
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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:
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.
As women transition into perimenopause, a phase that typically begins in their 30s or 40s leading up to menopause, their bodies undergo significant hormonal changes. These fluctuations can affect various aspects of health, including metabolism, muscle mass, and bone density. One critical nutrient that often requires special attention during this time is protein. Experts recommend peri/menopausal women consume about 1g/lb of ideal body weight of protein per day, or about 30-40g of protein per meal.
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
As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care to our patients, we now offer Class IV Cold Laser Therapy for the treatment of mastitis.
Mastitis is a painful and frustrating condition that can affect breastfeeding mothers. It can lead to discomfort, reduced milk production, and even infection if left untreated. We understand the importance of efficient, non-invasive, and effective treatment options for mastitis, and we are proud to offer Class IV Cold Laser Therapy as a powerful solution. Read More
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
1 in 4 women are iron deficient. So what?
It’s a problem that too many women don’t know they have and don’t know how to effectively treat. When you say you’re tired, cold, suffer from brain fog, are losing hair, feel weak and are short of breath you’re likely iron deficient. Get tested. We can do that. Read More
Why is Mint adding HPV screening to our Pap tests?
Currently when you get a Pap it’s identifying changes to the cervix that with time can turn into cancer. What we’re now trying to do is not only identify if there are these changes but also test for the virus that causes these changes. The virus is HPV and it causes cervical cancer.Read More
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
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?