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What Are Bio-Identical Hormones?

I keep hearing about “Bio-Identical” hormones. What does Bio-Identical mean? Should I be taking them?
What Makes Teen Cramps Come and Go?

I am 15 years old and started my period three years ago. Until recently I never had cramps and I hardly knew I had a period. Now, all of a sudden I get a backache, a wicked headache and feel like my insides are being squeezed. How come?
Concerned About HRT and Dementia

Am I wrong to be concerned about HRT and dementia?
Decreased Sex Drive After Ovariectomy

My question relates to concerns of a close friend. She recently had a complete hysterectomy (ovaries also removed). She’s 48 years old. She was immediately put on a Vivelle-50 estrogen patch (twice weekly). It’s now almost 12 weeks later and she finds herself to have a much reduced interest in sex (compared to before the surgery). She wonders if this could be due to hormonal changes, physiological (will improve with healing/ time), or psychological. I mentioned your expertise in the hormonal area. Do you have any thoughts on this issue that might help or that she could discuss with her GP?
Depo Provera and Osteoporosis

I’ve been using Depo Provera and am feeling fine. I started Depo in high school after a surprise pregnancy—I couldn’t remember to take my Pill. Should I be worried about osteoporosis? I still need protection. I am 23, active and healthy, a bit on the heavy side and have no family history of osteoporosis.
Early Menopause

I am 39 and having hot flushes and night sweats. I’ve skipped my period for the last 18 months. Does that mean I am in menopause? Help! I’m too young—what can I do?
Endometriosis and Natural Progesterone

My daughter has endometriosis about as badly as you can get. She just had surgery, it was removed, and now they want to stop the periods with synthetic drugs. She wants to use natural progesterone; can natural progesterone be used and, if so, how much and how?
Heavier Flow in Perimenopause

I am 49 and have had a regular light period all my life. I have 3 children and do not use oral contraception. Recently I have been experiencing large clots and heavier flow. It is the clots that concern me because I have never seen this before. Should I seek the help of a gynecologist?
Exercise and Skipped Periods

I’ve been on the track and field team at my high school for several years but only recently started running the 10 kilometre races. Although I got my period when I was 14 and my cycles have been somewhat irregular, I’ve not totally skipped periods until recently. My mother got worried and took me to the doctor. She checked me carefully, did a blood test for the pituitary hormones prolactin and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) that were normal, and said I seemed healthy. However, she also said that I should stop training until my periods became normal again. I don’t want to stop running. Do you think I have to?
Heavy Periods After Childbirth

I have been experiencing heavy and or flooding periods since my last child was born. It is getting difficult to work the first few days of my period due to extremely heavy bleeding, soaking pads, every 15 minutes. The clots are often as big as the palm of my hand. Is there any product you recommend to wear? I have tried every pad , doubled, tripled, inside Depends, etc. I would appreciate any suggestions.

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