Bio-Identical Hormones Archives | Best Uro-Gynecologist Los Angeles, OB/GYN Glendale | Dr. Michael Tahery https://www.drtahery.com/tag/bio-identical-hormones Sun, 06 Jun 2021 00:07:53 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.7 https://www.drtahery.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cropped-favicon-m-32x32.png Bio-Identical Hormones Archives | Best Uro-Gynecologist Los Angeles, OB/GYN Glendale | Dr. Michael Tahery https://www.drtahery.com/tag/bio-identical-hormones 32 32 Menopause and Bio-Identical Hormones https://www.drtahery.com/menopause-and-bio-identical-hormones Wed, 20 Mar 2019 22:54:38 +0000 https://www.drtahery.com/?p=12949 “Do i need hormones?” “Are all hormones the same?” “what is the safest and the best hormones and when should i start?”These are the most common questions I am asked from women transitioning through perimenopause or in menopause. Women concerned about changes they see in themselves, friends ...

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“Do i need hormones?” “Are all hormones the same?” “what is the safest and the best hormones and when should i start?”

These are the most common questions I am asked from women transitioning through perimenopause or in menopause. Women concerned about changes they see in themselves, friends, or family seek ways to either make it easier or prevent unwanted changes associated with reduced hormones.

Changes that are most reported are hot flushes, fatigue, insomnia, vaginal dryness, mood changes, mental fogginess, decreased libido, and weight gain in the mid abdomen. Long term, hair loss, loss of skin elasticity, decreased muscle tone, and reduced metabolism also occurs.

Reduced hormones during perimenopause and menopause increase the risk of heart attack by 10 fold, causes gradual weakness in the bones or osteoporosis, and worsen vaginal prolapse and urinary control problems.

The controversies surrounding the safety of hormone therapy that has raged for the past 30 years now is settled by several major studies. These studies show hormone therapy as a significant part of women’s health in perimenopause and menopause.

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Studies also show that starting hormones in perimenopause or very quickly after menopause has the least risk and the greatest benefit. These benefits last as long as the hormones are used. We have also found that hormone customization is the best way to approach hormone replacement. We are all different and are affected differently as we go through the change of life. Evaluating a woman’s symptoms and testing guide the type of hormones her body needs and close follow up allows for adjusting the dosage for complete resolution of symptoms.

In my practice we use bioidentical hormones. These hormones are sourced from soy and yam and compounded to resemble the hormones naturally produced by a woman’s body. I feel that this similarity in hormone structure to natural hormones allow better acceptability and efficacy and minimize side effects. Also using creams to deliver the hormones through the skin has shown to eliminate the risk of deep venous blood clots, stroke, and heart attacks, a major concern with other delivery methods. The goal of hormone replacement is to maximize benefit and minimize risk.

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Most women are good candidates for hormone replacement therapy with promise of better health and quality of life. If you are on hormone therapy and looking for better results, or thinking about starting, we are happy to see you. Please call us with questions or make an appointment for a consultation.

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Hormonal Headaches and Migraines https://www.drtahery.com/hormonal-headaches-and-migraines Thu, 03 Mar 2016 20:13:30 +0000 https://www.drtahery.com/?p=13166 Changes in estrogen and progesterone levels during the cycles may cause headaches in some women complaining of pain prior and during the menstrual cycles. Prior and during the menstrual cycle these hormone levels drop and are at the lowest levels . These headaches .......

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Changes in estrogen and progesterone levels during the cycles may cause headaches in some women complaining of pain prior and during the menstrual cycles. Prior and during the menstrual cycle these hormone levels drop and are at the lowest levels. These headaches happen regularly with each cycle and resolve as the estrogen and progesterone levels begin to rise in the first week of the cycle.

During menopause and pregnancy, hormonal migraines usually resolve since the fluctuations in hormonal levels also disappear. However, with birth control use or hormone therapy, the headaches may return.

Many treatment options, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and natural hormone therapy, are effective in treatment of these headaches. But prior to any treatment, the correct diagnosis must be made and treatment must be supervised by an expert physician. Ask us about your headaches and we will be happy to help.

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Hormonal Contraceptives and Decreased Sex Drive https://www.drtahery.com/hormonal-contraceptives-and-decreased-sex-drive Tue, 01 Mar 2016 20:27:57 +0000 https://www.drtahery.com/?p=13171 Many women on hormonal contraceptives complain of decreased sex drive and vaginal dryness. In fact a recent study shows that 1 in 5 women reported lack of interest in sex after 6 months on the contraceptives. Hormonal birth controls such as pills, ........

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Many women on hormonal contraceptives complain of decreased sex drive and vaginal dryness. In fact a recent study shows that 1 in 5 women reported lack of interest in sex after 6 months on the contraceptives. Hormonal birth controls such as pills, shots, or under the skin implants release hormones that effect the entire body and alter the normal ovarian hormone production. This likely is due to the effect of the systemic hormones on the function and production of ovarian hormones estradiol and testosterone.

In some women the estradiol levels sink so low that many complain of vaginal dryness and pain with intercourse. Decrease in testosterone production is also a common effect of the hormonal birth control. Low testosterone levels may be responsible for decreased sex drive and desire, and fatigue.

Hormonal Intrauterine Device (IUD) is the only birth control method that does not alter sex drive and actually may improve participants sex life by reliably decreasing the chance of contraceptive failure. This method works within the lining of the uterus and the amount of hormones absorbed into the body through the uterus is minimal. Therefore it’s effect on the ovarian hormone production is minimal.

Numerous studies have shown that hormonal IUD is safe for all women of any age with minimal side effects. Dr. Tahery’s technique of IUD insertion minimizes pain associated with insertion and virtually eliminates the chance of uterine perforation during a blind insertion. Also IUD placement is done in a sterile environment in order to eliminate the chances of infection.

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