Can we talk about Menpause -Natural Hormone replacement

[LearnFromHome]

If this subject is not appropiate, I apologise!

Recently I've been having 2 heavy periods a month and my doctor said I have a hormonal inbalance and prescribed hormone replacement. I really don't want to take any hormones because of the side effect but I really want to do more research before I start taking med. Where can I do more research on this subject or has anyone had this same issue or know someone who has.

Thank you and again I apologise if this subject offends anyone.
Judy

[swimnactmom]

I have heard of a doctor in Atlanta that is supposed to be fabulous for bio-identical hormones ( have heard great things from many people.) He has a really good website. You can probably get some good information from there. The website is www.advancedgynsolutions.com

[Claire]

Saliva testing is good for determining which hormones you need and how much. Natural hormone replacement therapy (NHRT) uses bio-identical hormones which means that under a microscope it cannot be distinguished from human-produced hormones. If your doctor has done saliva testing and has determined you would benefit from NHRT, I wouldn't hesitate to go ahead with it.

It is regular hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that I don't trust. These are the hormones produced by pharmaceutical companies and they are not bio-identical to human hormones.

[Liz CA]

If this subject is not appropiate, I apologise!

Recently I've been having 2 heavy periods a month and my doctor said I have a hormonal inbalance and prescribed hormone replacement. I really don't want to take any hormones because of the side effect but I really want to do more research before I start taking med. Where can I do more research on this subject or has anyone had this same issue or know someone who has.

Thank you and again I apologise if this subject offends anyone.
Judy

google BHRT (Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy) and find a compound pharmacy in your area. Oh, and you need a doc who is okay with prescribing bio-identical hormones. Many are - at least in my area.
You may want a saliva test done to check on hormone levels, this is supposed to be more accurate than a blood test.

Here is a website I found very informative: www.apothecaryoptions.com

[ELaurie]

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause (http://www.johnleemd.com/) by Dr. John Lee

[3littlekeets]

Whatever you decide, please stay under the care of a doctor. My mother self-medicated with hormone cream that she purchased at a health food store. She died of breast cancer within 2 years, and though there is no "proof," her story is not uncommon. For her -- if a little is good -- a lot is better :eek: and she never followed up with an m.d. Her estrogen levels were through the roof when they diagnosed her.