A woman’s menstrual cycle is controlled by the hormones estrogen and progesterone circulating in their bloodstream. As women enter into their 40s and 50s these levels start to decline and she begins to develop the symptoms of peri-menopause or menopause. These symptoms include hot flashes (flushing), insomnia, bone changes, a lack of a menstrual period and unwanted aging. Hormone replacement therapy, most commonly done with synthetic estrogen and progesterone, is the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms (flushing) and other symptoms of menopause. However, there are important distinctions that must be made between taking estrogen plus progestin and estrogen alone in terms of benefits and risks. Conventional wisdom prior to… Continue Reading Estrogen Can Lower The Risk Of Breast Cancer And Heart Attack In Some Women!
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Five Simple Things To Do To Stay Healthy Eat a sensible diet including all the food groups Thirty minutes of exercise daily Protect your bones eating 3 servings of low fat dairy products daily, weight bearing exercise or activities 3 x a week Regular Health Screenings Take time out for yourself of at least 30 minutes a day to relieve stress Current Recommended Regular Health Screenings For Women Thyroid screening blood test every 5 years starting at 35 Blood pressure check every 2 years starting at 18 Cholesterol screening blood test starting at 20 and then your Doctor to decide thereafter Bone Mineral Density test (DEXA) baseline at 40 Fasting… Continue Reading Dr. Snook takes a look at preventative care for women