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Who Knows |
Prescribing Bioidentical Hormones 2004 Edition |
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Estradiol is the most active form of estrogen in the human
body. It is a steroid hormone produced primarily
by the ovaries and conversion of adrenal gland hormones by other tissues. |
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As well as the being one of the most important
"female hormones" which is responsible for a normal monthly cycle,
estradiol is known to support normal function in quite a number of important
physiological processes including bone mineral density & osteoporosis
prevention's well as proper heart and blood vessel health &
arteriosclerosis prevention. Estradiol can also preserve brain health.
Blood sugar levels are also significantly influenced by estradiol. |
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Mood, sex drive, thyroid function,
skin elasticity (which decreases without estradiol and causes thin skin and
wrinkles), and fertility are also effected by estradiol. |
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Like
all steroid hormones, excessive amounts of estradiol can contribute to a
number of increased health risks. Though proper estradiol levels are critical
for the prevention of osteoporosis, the actions of this hormone extend far
beyond bone health. Therefore it is crucial that proper levels also be
maintained in all women. |
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Following
is a referenced list of some of the actions and functions of estradiol. |
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PROGESTERONE |
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Progesterone
is a steroid hormone produced primarily by the ovaries and adrenal glands.
Progesterone has a direct affect on the function of the reproductive system,
the nervous system, the cardiovascular system and the skeletal system. Blood
sugar levels, skin and other tissues and functions are also significantly
influenced by progesterone. |
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In recent years, we have come to appreciate how important
it is to consider this hormone in the treatment of menopausal symptoms, pre-
menstrual syndrome and infertility. We are still discovering the importance
of this important hormone. For example: even though progesterone is produced
by the corpus luteum (which develops after ovulation) in its highest levels
during the last half of the female cycle, levels are maintained in the first
half of the cycle by the adrenal glands. |
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In fact,
progesterone is a precursor (building block) for a number of other hormones
including estradiol, testosterone and cortisol. Progesterone, like estradiol,
plays an important role in mood, blood sugar balance, sex drive and thyroid
function, as well as adrenal gland health. Like all
steroid hormones, excessive amounts of progesterone can contribute to a
number of increased health risks. |
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Though proper
progesterone levels are critical for the prevention of endometrial
hyperplasia and endometrial cancer, the actions of this hormone extend far
beyond endometrial health. Therefore it is crucial that proper levels also be
maintained in women who have had a hysterectomy. |
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Following is a list of some of
the actions and functions of progesterone. |
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TESTOSTERONE |
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Though testosterone is primarily thought of as a male
hormone, this steroid hormone is very important for women's health.
Testosterone plays a role in the proper function of sex drive, lean muscle
mass and strength, bone health, mood, cardiac, and blood production. |
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For perimenopausal or menopausal women, testosterone is
becoming a common part of hormone replacement therapies. Evaluation of
testosterone levels is rapidly becoming a standard part of female hormone
evaluation by physicians around the world. Though
testosterone is commonly associated with libido, proper testosterone levels
are critical for the prevention of depression and osteoporosis. |
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In women,
testosterone is a steroid hormone produced primarily by the ovaries and
adrenal glands. |
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Like all steroid
hormones, excessive amounts of testosterone can contribute to a number of
increased health risks. |
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Following is a list of some of the actions and functions
of testosterone |
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Prescribing
Bioidentical Hormones for each Menopause Type®, A Clinicians Guide |
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More information on
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, as well as more references, |
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Prescribing Bioidentical Hormones |
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Estro-Recause™, Progesto-Recause™,
Testo-Recause™ & testo-Calm™ |
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YourMenopauseType.com, Inc. |
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