What You Must Know About Women's Hormones
Hormonal imbalances can occur at any age—before, during, or after menopause—and for a variety of reasons. While most hormonerelated problems are associated with menopause, fluctuating hormonal levels can also cause a variety of other conditions, and for some women, the effects can be truly debilitating. What You Must Know About Women’s Hormones is a clear guide to the treatment of hormonal irregularities without the health risks associated with standard hormone replacement therapy.\ This book...
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Hormonal imbalances can occur at any age-before, during, or after menopause. The reasons for these imbalances vary widely, and can include heredity, environment, nutrition, and aging. While most hormone-related problems are associated with menopause, the fact is that fluctuating hormonal levels can also cause a variety of other conditions, and for some women, the effects can be truly debilitating. What You Must Know About Women's Hormones is a clear and concise guide to the treatment of hormonal irregularities without the health risks associated with standard hormone replacement therapy.The book is divided into three parts. Part I describes the body's own hormones, looking at their functions and the different side effects that can occur if these hormones are not at optimal levels. Part II focuses on the most common problems that arise from hormonal imbalances, such as PMS, hot flashes, postpartum depression, and endometriosis. You will learn that even disorders that seemingly have nothing to do with hormones, such as heart disease and osteoporosis, can be affected by a hormonal imbalance. Lastly, Part III details hormone replacement therapy, focusing on the difference between natural and synthetic hormone treatments. It explains how you can have your hormonal levels measured, and provides examples of the various hormone replacement therapies available.Whether you are looking for help with menopausal symptoms or you simply want to enjoy vibrant health and well-being, What You Must Know About Women's Hormones can make a profound difference in the quality of your life. Library Journal Hormones play a vital role in normal human physiology, but an imbalance may cause health problems and unpleasant symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats. Here, physician Smith (What You Must Know About Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, & More), who specializes in antiaging medicine, tackles hormones and the treatment of hormonal irregularities. She begins by discussing individual hormones, their roles in bodily functions, and how they work together. She then focuses on common problems that result from hormonal imbalance like premenstrual syndrome, postpartum depression, and, more seriously, osteoporosis and heart disease. The final section discusses hormone-replacement therapy and the difference between natural and synthetic hormone treatments. Smith is a proponent of natural or bioidentical hormones in custom-compounded drugs. However, this treatment has no evidence-based literature to support it, and these hormones are not approved by the FDA. Smith is a diplomat of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Physicians, an institute not recognized by the American Medical Association, the American Osteopathic Association, or the American Board of Medical Specialties. VERDICT Skip this and buy an extra copy of Our Bodies, Ourselves and Barbara Seaman and Laura Eldridge's No-Nonsense Guide to Menopause.—Barbara M. Bibel, Oakland P.L.
Acknowledgments viiPreface viiiIntroduction 1Part I HormonesIntroduction 4Estrogen 5Progesterone 19Estrogen/Progesterone Ratio 24Testosterone 26DHEA 30Cortisol 32Pregnenolone 38Insulin 40Thyroid Hormone 43Melatonin 57Prolactin 59Part II Aliments and ProblemsIntroduction 62Acidity 63Acne 63Adenocarcinoma 63Age Spots 63Allergies 63Anxiety 63Arteriosclerosis 63Back Pain 63Bladder Problems 64Bloating 64Blood Clots 64Bone Fractures 64Breast Cancer 64Breast Swelling/Tenderness 64C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Toxicity 65Calcium Deficiency 65Cancer 65Carcinoma-in-Situ 73Cardiovascular Disease 73Cervical Cancer 73Cervical Dysplasia (Abnormal Pap Smear) 73Cholesterol Issues 76Copper Deficiency 77Coronary Artery Disease 77Cramps 77Cystic Acne 77Cysts 78Depression 78Diethylstilbestrol (DES) Babies 78Diabetes 80Dysmenorrhea 81Dyspareunia 81Endometriosis 81Fatigue 88Fibrocystic Breast Disease 88Fibroids 89Food Cravings 90Headaches 90Heart Attack 91Heart Disease 91Heavy Periods 97High Blood Pressure 97Hot Flashes 97Human Papillomavirus (HPV) 97Hypertension 97Hypoglycemia 97Hysterectomy 97Incontinence 97Inflammation 98Insomnia 98Iron Toxicity 98Irregular Menstrual Cycles 98Irritability 98Kidney Failure 98Low Blood Sugar 98Magnesium Deficiency 98Malnutrition 99Menopause 99Migraines 102Mood Swings 104Nausea 104Night Sweats 104Obesity 104Osteopenia 104Osteoporosis 104Ovarian Cancer 121Painful Intercourse 121Painful Menstrual Cycles 121Pelvic Pain121Perimenopause 122Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) 122Postpartum Depression 125Premature Ovarian Decline (POD) 131Premature Ovarian Failure (POF) 137Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) 137Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) 139Rosacea 148Skin Problems 149Stress 152Stroke 152Strontium Deficiency 152Surgical Menopause 152Urinary Leakage 152Uterine Cancer 152Vaginal Issues 152Vaginitis 153Vitamin C Deficiency 153Vitamin D Deficiency 153Vomiting 153Vulvodynia 153Weight Gain 154Zinc Deficiency 154Part III Hormone Replacement TherapyIntroduction 156What is HRT? 157Hormonal Testing Methods 161Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) 165Birth Control Pills 167Nutrition and HRT 167Conclusion 169Summaries 171Resources 183Recommended Reading 185References 187About the Author 233Index 234
\ Library JournalHormones play a vital role in normal human physiology, but an imbalance may cause health problems and unpleasant symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats. Here, physician Smith (What You Must Know About Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, & More), who specializes in antiaging medicine, tackles hormones and the treatment of hormonal irregularities. She begins by discussing individual hormones, their roles in bodily functions, and how they work together. She then focuses on common problems that result from hormonal imbalance like premenstrual syndrome, postpartum depression, and, more seriously, osteoporosis and heart disease. The final section discusses hormone-replacement therapy and the difference between natural and synthetic hormone treatments. Smith is a proponent of natural or bioidentical hormones in custom-compounded drugs. However, this treatment has no evidence-based literature to support it, and these hormones are not approved by the FDA. Smith is a diplomat of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Physicians, an institute not recognized by the American Medical Association, the American Osteopathic Association, or the American Board of Medical Specialties. VERDICT Skip this and buy an extra copy of Our Bodies, Ourselves and Barbara Seaman and Laura Eldridge's No-Nonsense Guide to Menopause.—Barbara M. Bibel, Oakland P.L.\ \
