Women disproportionately suffer from autoimmune diseases at a rate of 3 to 1 compared to men. Most believe hormones influence the risk of autoimmune disease but determining the mechanisms has eluded researchers for some time. In animal research, when male rats are castrated, the incidence of autoimmune disease goes up, but when female rats are […]
Estrogen receptor positive (ER+) cancers account for approximately 75% of all breast cancers. In ER+ the cancers respond to the presence or absence of estrogens (estrone, estradiol). Almost 65% of ER+ cancers are also progesterone receptor positive (PR+) meaning the cancer also responds to presence or absence of progesterone. In contrast, the HER2 strain of […]
Yes, and increased use of environmental toxicants may be partially to blame. Over the last decade researchers have uncovered connections between tissue level vitamin A activity – the retinoic acid pathway – hormone metabolism, and the cell cycle overgrowth noted in fibroid tumor development, breast and ovarian cancer, and endometriotic tissue growth. Moreover, researchers from […]
It’s funny to think I have to be thankful for a pill that made my hair fall out. My doctor had just prescribed the latest and greatest birth control pill, a magical pill that allowed you to have a period only four times a year.But what my doctor didn’t bother to find out was that […]
Postmenopausal weight gain is a common problem for many women. Most suspect it has something to do with declining or changing hormones, but the mechanisms have remained unclear. Fat, researchers are learning, is not merely the inert blob we thought it was, but a complex endocrine organ capable of initiating and maintaining its own growth. […]
Does your guy suffer from chronic pain? Does he use opioid based pain-killers on a regular basis? Then he may also have low testosterone. Low testosterone or as the advertisers call it, Low T, is associated with a range of health issues beyond just reduced libido or sex drive. His low testosterone could be an […]
Testosterone prescriptions for men have increased almost 4-fold over the last decade. It’s marketed to treat everything from low libido, depression and middle-aged weight gain to improved cardiovascular health. Is it safe? Does it work? Should your guy be taking testosterone? Here is the research. Testosterone TreatmentTrials in older men with low testosterone levels have […]
Low Testosterone or Low TMen struggling with low testosterone levels may wonder if testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is right for them. Is it low T? In this article, we’ll explain the common symptoms of low T and the side effects associated with testosterone cream so you can make a more informed decision about your health. […]