Women's Health

Information about HRT and health issues in women

Tirzepatide vs Semaglutide: Pros and Cons

Jul 18

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Tirzepatide and semaglutide are both injectable medications used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes management, but they differ in their mechanisms of action and effectiveness. Here's a comparison of the two drugs: Mechanism of Action...

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Muscles in Menopause

Jul 16

Move Daily Talks: Muscles in Menopause with Stuart Phillips Ph.D. | EPS. 3 Stuart Phillips Ph.D. discusses the challenges and strategies for building lean muscle during menopause, emphasizing the importance of resistance training, adequate...

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Diagnosing thyroid disease: pitfalls and improvement in laboratory measurements

Jul 08

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https://research.vu.nl/en/publications/diagnosing-thyroid-disease-pitfalls-and-improvement-in-laboratory Abstract The aim of this thesis was to evaluate and improve laboratory measurements in diagnosing thyroid disease. This thesis demonstrates...

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Latest Updates on Men's Sexual Health

Jun 29

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The webinar focuses on sexuality and aging in couples, with presentations on both male and female sexual health. For women, androgens (especially testosterone) play an important role in sexual function, particularly for desire. Low testosterone...

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The FDA Ended Your Access to More Economical hCG and FSH

Jun 26

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UPDATE ON DECEMBER 1, 2021: The FDA has just made it a lot more difficult for couples seeking fertility to start a family. They have shut down the only affordable access to fertility hormones made by compounding pharmacies for over 40 years ...

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EMPOWER PHARMACY - Local Success Story

Jun 17

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Listen closely! How it all started! 3:19-4:14

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Safety and efficacy of melatonin for sleep disorders?

Jun 07

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What do we really know about the safety and efficacy of melatonin for sleep disorders? (2021) David J. Kennaway ABSTRACT Melatonin is a hormonal product of the pineal gland, a fact that is often forgotten. Instead, it is promoted as a dietary...

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Understanding the MCV Blood Test: Importance and Results

May 31

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An MCV blood test is an essential tool for understanding and monitoring your overall health. This test measures the mean corpuscular volume (MCV), which provides vital information about the size of your red blood cells. In this blog post, we will...

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A 10-Million Women Study Shows HRT Can Help Women Over 65

May 30

Introduction For many years, it was believed that hormone therapy (HT) for menopausal symptoms was unnecessary after age 65 because symptoms rarely persisted beyond this age. However, recent evidence shows that many older women continue to...

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Unexpected blood pressure drop with Semaglutide

May 21

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I have always had high blood pressure, even as a child. Since my BP spikes up and down, seemingly randomly, it's very difficult to control. And in the past few years the highs have been 200+/100+, high enough for one doctor to refuse to treat me...

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Relationship between bodyfat, diet and SHBG

May 20

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I have read that higher bodyfat raises leptin and that higher leptin can lower SHBG. Does this mean that losing bodyfat can raise SHBG? I have cut down from 85 to 78kg but also found that I needed to up my daily dose slightly. I have noticed...

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Testosterone Therapy with Pellet Implants: Treatment Protocols (Women)

May 20

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She is definitely not a fan of letting your estradiol run wild! Critical point she makes at the start of the webinar.....the one thing I want you to remember is that what I'm speaking on only applies to testosterone delivered through the pellet...

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Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038