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Computerized results of Menopause Type® Questionnaire: |
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Menopause Type®
Eight |
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Menopause Type® Eight has symptoms that reveal decreased
progesterone function, decreased testosterone function with adequate
estradiol function. Health risks associated with Menopause Type® Eight may include decreased
muscle mass, osteoporosis, some forms of cancer and heart disease. Because
progesterone and testosterone function is suboptimal, they are often unable
to properly oppose the actions of estrogen. This may appear to have “estrogen
dominance”, even though estrogen levels are not excessive. Once progesterone
and testosterone are supported to normal function, any minor “estrogen
excess” symptoms and risks are usually rapidly corrected. |
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PROTOCOL: The following protocol provides
women with Menopause Type® 8 information on which nutritional and
herbal formulations can support the normal function of hormone responsive
tissues. Please review the
Advanced
Integrative Management of Menopause document for more
detailed information. |
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Foundational Interventions: |
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Foundational interventions include lifestyle and dietary choices that support optimal hormone function. In addition, a high grade multiple vitamin mineral formulation rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids rich in docosahexaenoic acid are required for optimal hormone function. |
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Ultra Preventive® X V-Cap - A high grade multiple vitamin and mineral supplement with significant
antioxidant support. Vitamins and minerals are cofactors required for every
biochemical process in the human body, including the production and proper
detoxification of hormones. Oxygen stress contributes to some of the
pathophysiolgical effects of suboptimal menopause. These effects may be
prevented and/or treated by improving the antioxidant defense of
perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopausal women. |
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Opti DHA - An essential fatty acid rich in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), with a high DHA:EPA ratio. The essential fatty acid DHA help maintain ideal cell membrane fluidity allowing optimal transport of molecules across the membrane, which is critical for hormone function, while EPA helps the body control inflammation. |
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Primary Endocrine Formulations : |
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Primary
Endocrine Nutraceutical formulations should be used to support the function
of hormone producing glands and hormone responsive tissues. The primary formulations that are
appropriate to manage hormonal imbalances observed in Menopause Type® Eight include: |
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Progesto-Mend™ is a unique blend of phytoprogesterones,
adaptogens and other herbs to naturally support hormonal balance by supporting the ideal function of
progesterone producing tissues and of progesterone responsive tissues as
needed in Menopause Type® Eight. More Information on Progesto-Mend™ |
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Testo-Gain™, a unique blend of phytoandrogens, adaptogens and other herbs to
naturally support hormonal balance
by supporting the ideal function of testosterone producing tissues and of
testosterone responsive tissues as needed in Menopause Type®
Eight. More Information on Testo-Gain™ |
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Please Find a Healthcare Professional in your area to customize these protocols. |
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Secondary Endocrine
Formulations: |
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Since decreased thyroid
function can adversely affect the function of other hormones, a nutraceutical formulation to support
the function of the thyroid gland and the liver (which converts T4
to T3) and also supports the function and response of tissues that
respond to thyroid hormones should be used if there are signs and symptoms of decreased thyroid function. There is always some risk for decreased blood glucose function in women of menopause age, so
evaluation of glucose function and insulin resistance should be done as part
routine health assessment. Excessive body weight also increases the risk for decreased blood glucose function. A nutraceutical formulation to support
healthy blood glucose function should be used if there are signs and symptoms of decreased blood
sugar function. |
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Thyro-Mend™ is a
synergistic combination of iodine containing seaweeds, and herbs which
contain phytothyroidogenic, phyto-thyroid-receptor agonists, and other herbs
designed to promote optimal function of thyroid hormones by maintaining the
health of thyroid hormone producing tissues and by supporting the healthy
function of tissues that respond to thyroid hormones. More information on Thyro-Mend™. |
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Glucobrium is a synergistic formulation of phytotherapeutic extracts which
mimic and potentiate the actions of insulin and support healthy blood glucose
function. More information on Glucobrium. |
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When to
Consider Hormone Precursors & Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy |
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Hormone precursors such as Pregnenolone 25 Mg Tab, DHEA 5 MG and 7-KETO may be used to support hormone production pathways
that create progesterone and testosterone. They have mild hormone actions in
and of themselves, and do not have the same risks that are associated with
Hormone Replacement Therapies (HRT). Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), while considered more
appropriate than synthetic hormone therapies, does not support the hormone
production pathways, but instead provides “replacement”, which may further
diminish endogenous hormone production. Evaluation
of hormone levels, use of hormone precursors as needed, and as a final course of action, the prescription
of bioidentical hormone therapies should be considered only when
restoration of normal function is not possible. |
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Make the Right Choice |
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Work with a
Healthcare Professional in your area: Find a healthcare professional in your area
who has shown such commitment as to take an extensive course of study on
menopause type® management, including nutritional, herbal &
natural hormone therapies. Please go to Find a Healthcare Professional . |
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How Your
Menopause Type® Was Calculated
(www.YourMenopauseType.com/Questionnaire.html#Calculate) |
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evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. |
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