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Examples are Premarin, Prempro and Provera -- these synthetic
drugs are different in their molecular structure from the
estrogens and progesterone found in the human body.
But alternatives for hormone replacement therapy
using synthetic drugs may not treat your symptoms of menopause
safely! And the problem with synthetic drugs is -- since they
are different from what occurs naturally in the human body,
the body treats them differently, and the result is often
harmful side effects. Synthetic hormone replacement therapy
risks may exceed the benefits based on numerous clinical trials
such as the Women's Health Initiative studies!
On the other hand, natural alternatives for
hormone replacement therapy use natural estrogen and/or natural
progesterone hormones. Natural hormones are also referred
to as bioidentical hormones. Using safer natural alternatives
for hormone replacement therapy is recommended by numerous
physicians since the body is able to receive, use and eliminate
the natural hormones as needed. Most women may not need synthetic
drugs with related side effects to regain health and eliminate
symptoms of hormone imbalance.
The two primary hormones for a woman are estrogen
and progesterone. Both are needed to function normally and
for good health. In a healthy woman and normal menstrual cycle,
estrogen is the main hormone produced for the first 10-12
days following the previous menstrual flow. With ovulation,
the body begins producing progesterone that continues for
the next 12 days or so. If pregnancy does not occur, estrogen
and progesterone levels will drop at around day 28 and menstruation
begins. However, if there is no ovulation, progesterone will
not be produced by the body that cycle. This event is called
an annovulatory cycle, and it is happens frequently today
for women in their thirties and forties -- no ovulation and
no progesterone.
What this means is the woman will be deficient
in progesterone with an excess of estrogen, which will likely
result in symptoms of hormone imbalance. Progesterone balances
or opposes many actions of estrogen. Without suitable progesterone
in the body, symptoms of hormone imbalance will likely be
experienced. The symptoms of hormone imbalance can be signs
that your body isn’t getting the support it needs. If
the woman has had a hysterectomy, surgical menopause means
the body produces little or no progesterone, creating hormone
imbalance. And in postmenopausal women, the production of
progesterone ceases as ovulation no longer happens. However,
even after menopause, estrogen production will still be 40
to 60 percent of what it once was.
How does a woman know more about appropriate
natural alternatives for hormone replacement therapy? One
way is to work with a naturopathic doctor who is schooled
and trained in both conventional medicine and natural alternative
medicine. If you are currently on synthetic HRT and want to
change to natural HRT, you should consult with doctors experienced
in the use of natural hormone replacement therapy. Naturopathic
physicians are medical doctors that work to restore and support
the body's systems by using medicines and techniques that
are in harmony with natural body processes. A naturopathic
physician will prefer treatments which keep harmful side effects
risks at a minimum.
Another way is to take the online hormone
health test provided by a leading women's health clinic. The
online test takes just a few minutes and is free. Find out
more about your health, symptoms, what the symptoms may be
telling you and what to do about it based on your answers
to important questions. And read more about hormone imbalance
and physician-recommended natural alternatives for hormone
replacement therapy.
Copyright
2005 InfoSearch Publishing
About
the Author
Olinda
Rola. Read more about natural
progesterone and natural estrogen alternatives
for hormone replacement therapy. Olinda Rola is President
of InfoSearch Publishing and webmaster of http://www.safemenopausesolutions.com
a website of natural health articles and resources.
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