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How Hormone Replacement Therapy Is Used To Treat Menopause Intimacy between older couples is still a very important part of keeping a relationship relevant and exciting. However, as women age and start to experience the symptoms of pre-menopausal hormone reduction, several different factors change the dynamics of sexual desire. Hormonal changes can cause a number of different maladies including:  A low libido Weight gain Vaginal dryness Mood changes Mental fogginess Sleep disturbance Hot flashes Night sweats Exhaustion Pre-menopausal conditions usually begin for women in their 40s and 50s, although it can start for some women in their 20s and 30s. Surgical procedures such as a hysterectomy can also trigger the onset of menopause. Some women experience very few symptoms or may have minor reactions to different conditions. However, many women experience multiple symptoms and have major problems with the conditions mentioned above. Considering ...

Treating Menopause With Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy  Whether you are currently going through menopause, you know someone who is going through it, or you’ve just heard the horror stories from other women who have suffered through it previously, it’s probably a safe bet to say it’s an experience you would rather just…well, not experience.   Menopause is actually a point in time 12 months after a woman has her last period. However, during the months and years leading up to this point, when the ovaries start to reduce the production of estrogen and progesterone, this is known as the menopausal transition or perimenopause. This transition normally takes about seven years, but it can last as long as 14 years.   During this time, as the body is adjusting to varying hormone levels, a number of symptoms may be present, including hot flashes which cause the face and body to heat up quickly and uncomfortably, trouble sleeping, forgetfulness, and a number of other ailmen...

Misconceptions and Real Fact About Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Bioidentical hormones are hormones made from plant materials that genetically match the hormones you may start losing at the onset of menopause. For years, many women have been getting relief from the problems caused by menopause with hormone replacement theory. Some of the symptoms that women might experience include varying degrees of some or all of the following: anxiety, depression, mood swings, hot flashes, insomnia, unexplained weight gain, bone loss, headaches, feelings of fogginess, problems with memory, digestive issues, and even sexual dysfunction.   Unfortunately, it has been discovered that hormone replacement therapy does have some risks and can increase the chances of patients getting various types of cancer, blood clots, strokes, heart attacks, and other severe problems. The main issue with the original types of hormone replacement therapies is that they were often a one-size-fits-all measure...