WHAT CHOICES DO I HAVE?
We should become familiar with all options relative to hormone treatment. “Natural” or bioidentical hormones (BH) are obtained from plants and changed to be identical in molecular structure to the hormones our bodies produce on their own. This is one of the many reasons why anti- aging physicians choose to use this type of hormone when prescribing hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Our bodies are able to metabolize them naturally because their chemical structure is not foreign.
It is extremely important that bioidentical hormones be prescribed properly and taken exactly as prescribed.
ARE THERE RISKS?
All forms of HRT can carry health risks. However, numerous important studies have done a great deal to ease fears about the risk of HRT in relation to breast cancer. Those on a regimen of bioidentical estrogen and progesterone did not experience an increased risk of breast cancer, while those on a regimen including artificial progestin had an increase in breast cancer risk of 69 percent. Some research even suggests a higher life-long level of progesterone to be a protection against cancer. This is why it is imperative that we develop a solid relationship with our physician and that he or she be well-informed on all aspects of Hormone Replacement Therapy.
THE STUDIES:
v The International Journal of
Cancer published the Fournier Study in 2005. In this study, Dr. Agnes Fournier and her team followed 54,000 women taking bioidentical estrogen along with either bioidentical progesterone or a synthetic version, progestin.
the risk for breast cancer to
This study showed
INCREASE by 40%
for women who were taking the progestin
and the risk to
DECREASE by 10%
for women who were taking the bioidentical progesterone
v The 2002 Women’s Health Initiative revealed the risks associated with a one-size- fits-all approach to hormone replacement therapy. It simply does not make sense that all women need the same treatment when it comes to something as delicate and personal as hormones.
SYMPTOMS OF MENOPAUSE/ HORMONE DEFICIENCY
include but are not limited to:
Changes in menstrual periods Hot flashes
Sleep disturbances Headaches
Memory and concentration changes
Mood swings
Depression and anxiety Changes in sexual function Weight gain
ABOUT DR. ZIPPER AND FOUNTAIN OF YOU
Dr. Kim Zipper received her Medical Degree from the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Specialty Training & Membership: Fellowship Trained in Anti-Aging medicine.
She is Board Certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology, a Member of American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Credentialed North American Menopause Practitioner - American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc.
For more information call Fountain of You at (321) 259-5473 or visit
www.fountainofyou.md
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