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Estrogen metabolism and why it’s SO important to your hormones

Hormones, Menopause Symptoms, Perimenopause / glhc

@menopausedoctor #menopause #perimenopause #menopausetiktok #perimenopausesymptoms #menopausesupport #menopausedoctor #hormonedoctor #estrogenmetabolism ♬ original sound – Dr. Alexis ND, ♀️Hormones One topic that I bet your doctor hasn’t discussed with you is estrogen metabolism and how it affects your hormones. And if your doctor has told you about it, then you are lucky to be in such good […]

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Estrogen Replacement Benefits

Bioidentical Hormones, Hormones, Menopause Symptoms / glhc

Estrogen is considered a sex hormone that promotes reproductive and sexual development and is one of 2 hormones important for women. Estrogen production can start to decline in your late 30’s, sometimes sooner. There is also a significant decrease in estrogen production in menopause. Although it may be an inevitable part of aging, estrogen levels

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Bioidentical Hormones & Synthetic Hormones

Bioidentical Hormones / glhc

TRANSCRIPT: Let’s discuss the differences between bioidentical hormones and synthetic hormones. Synthetic hormones are derived from horse urine, and they’re called conjugated equine estrogens. Bioidentical hormones are derived from a plant source, most commonly the wild yam. And the reason it’s called bioidentical is because the biochemical structure of the plant-derived hormone is identical to

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Are You in Perimenopause?

Perimenopause / glhc

Perimenopause can look different for each woman and sometimes it can be difficult to identify and diagnose. In this video I explain the signs and symptoms to look out for and what you can do if you are in Perimenopause. Golden Leaf Health Center is here with you every step of your journey towards better

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Estrogen Decline After Menopause

Menopause Symptoms / glhc

You would think that after dealing with a monthly cycle and PMS every month of your adult life, menopause would provide some comfort. But, conversely, you exchange your previous health issues for new ones. Unfortunately, the negative impacts on your health do not go away with your reproductive system. If you seek someone to blame

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Top 5 Reasons You Should Be Using The DUTCH Test

Lab Tests / glhc

Top 5 Reasons You Should Be Using The DUTCH Test The Dutch Test is a comprehensive hormone panel used to assess hormone imbalance in all stages of reproduction from pre-menopause to postmenopause. Table of Contents Top 5 Reasons to Use DUTCH Test For women on hormone replacement therapy, the Dutch test is an effective

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What Does DUTCH Test Measure? (Hint: It’s Important!)

Lab Tests / glhc

What Does DUTCH Test Measure? (Hint: It’s Important!) The DUTCH test measures your total hormones and also shows how your body is metabolizing them. This is crucial for assessing your risk of developing breast cancer or other hormone-related conditions. A blood test that only measures total estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone is not able

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Can I get Pregnant During Perimenopause?

Menopause Symptoms / glhc

Women over 40 often ask if they can still get pregnant during Perimenopause. The answer is YES! You very well can get pregnant in perimenopause and your chances of pregnancy can actually increase in some women. There are many hormonal fluctuations and changes that occur in perimenopause causing irregularity in menstrual cycles, heavy bleeding, and

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Wait! Are Bioidentical Hormones Safe?

Hormones / glhc

Is Bioidentical Hormone Therapy safe? Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (also known as BHRT) is a clinical treatment that treats hormone imbalance symptoms in both men and women. Although BHRT is known to decrease symptoms such as anxiety, fatigue, and memory loss, is it safe? The answer is Yes. What are Bioidentical Hormones? To understand the

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How Low Thyroid Levels Affect Your Life

Hormones / glhc

One of the most important endocrine glands is the thyroid. It is located in the neck below the thyroid cartilage or the Adam’s Apple, and next to the cricoids cartilage. A few essential bodily functions are performed by the thyroid gland, including making proteins, controlling energy use, and controlling sensitivity. Low levels of thyroid hormones Hypothyroidism is

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