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Nikki, a 37-year-old hospital doctor in Wellington, New Zealand, thinks that a possible genetic predisposition to eating disorders was likely triggered in part by the high-stress environment she ...
Harris says the doctors she went to “wanted to give me sleep medication and anxiety medications.” Instead, she worked with a naturopath, who practices alternative medicine.
The medication is available both alone and in combination with an estrogen. [11] [12] It is taken by mouth, used under the tongue, or by injection into a muscle or fat. [10] Common side effects include menstrual disturbances such as absence of periods, abdominal pain, and headaches. [10]
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), also known as menopausal hormone therapy or postmenopausal hormone therapy, is a form of hormone therapy used to treat symptoms associated with female menopause. [1] [2] Effects of menopause can include symptoms such as hot flashes, accelerated skin aging, vaginal dryness, decreased muscle mass, and ...
Menopause is usually diagnosed through symptoms of vaginal atrophy, pelvic exams, and taking a comprehensive medical history consisting of last menstruation cycle. There is no definitive testing available for determining menopause as the symptom complex is the primary indicator [ 5 ] and because the lower levels of estradiol are harder to ...
The most widely used and most effective treatment for many perimenopause and menopause symptoms, including hot flashes and vaginal dryness, is hormone therapy (HT), says Nanette Santoro, M.D ...
Tibolone, sold under the brand name Livial among others, is a medication which is used in menopausal hormone therapy and in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis and endometriosis. [1] [9] [10] [11] The medication is available alone and is not formulated or used in combination with other medications. [12] It is taken by mouth. [1]
Nikki, a 37-year-old hospital doctor in Wellington, New Zealand, thinks that a possible genetic predisposition to eating disorders was likely triggered in part by the high-stress environment she ...