DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 62 years old and postmenopausal. I am reading more about bioidentical hormones giving added protection to the heart and brain, in addition to helping with hair loss and weight ...

A closer look at bioidentical hormones and why one pharmaceutical company wants the FDA to keep a closer eye on them. Ignoring her oncologist’s warnings that estrogen treatment could increase her risk ...

Mrs Miller, a 53-year-old woman who has had no menstrual periods for a year, is troubled by recurrent hot flashes, both day and night, requiring regular change of clothing and awakening her at night.

Greg Brannon, M.D., is a hormone therapy expert and founder of Optimal Bio, a medical practice specializing in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). The goal of Bioidentical Hormone ...

Hot flashes, insomnia and irritability are some of the most common menopausal symptoms. Traditionally, these and other side effects were managed with hormone replacement therapy (HRT). But over the ...

BHRT may help relieve some symptoms of menopause. Side effects, however, may include an increased risk of blood clots and stroke. Your doctor can help you decide if it’s right for you. Menopause may ...

Compounded estrogen products have increased in popularity in recent years, possibly due in part to endorsements by celebrities and to health concerns regarding conjugated estrogens used in the Women"s ...

For women like Laurie, relief from the sometimes — debilitating effects of menopause often can be found in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy — available by prescription as either commercially ...

For decades, traditional hormone therapy has been the go-to method for addressing hormonal imbalances, particularly in aging individuals. However, advancements in medical science have ushered in a sup ...

If you’re a woman in your forties or fifties, you’re probably no stranger to the flood of advice and solutions flying at you from every corner of the internet about balancing your hormones. But what ...