Weight gain and menopause seem to go together. Many of my female patients describe rapid weight gain as they approached and entered menopause. I hear them say,”I don’t know what happened. I eat the same and exercise same, but I don’t dress the same because I can’t fit into my clothes any
-
Recent Comments- Comment on Experience the The Vampire Facelift in South Florida by Charles Runels April 8, 2013
- Comment on Experience the The Vampire Facelift in South Florida by Charles Runels March 21, 2013
- Comment on Meet San Diego Bioidentical Hormones Expert by The Experts March 12, 2013
- Comment on Mood Swings and Menopause – Why am I so Cranky?!? by The Experts March 12, 2013
- Comment on Mood Swings and Menopause – Why am I so Cranky?!? by Joanne March 12, 2013
December 14, 2011
What Does Progesterone Do? (part 2)
In “What Does Progesterone Do?, part1“, I discussed how progesterone works in concert with estrogen to orchestrate the monthly changes associated with a woman’s menstrual cycle and how progesterone balances the effects of estrogen to maintain a woman’s sexual health. However, progesterone does not only influence sexual organs and tissues. It has
October 21, 2011
When Estrogen Dominates, Part 2
In part 1 of “When Estrogen Dominates”, I described the syndrome of Estrogen Dominance. I would now like to discuss what can be done about it. How one treats estrogen dominance depends upon the cause. Also, estrogen dominance can occur because of abnormally high estrogen levels or with normal estrogen levels that
October 19, 2011
When Estrogen Dominates, Part 1
Hormones work to together in harmony to help regulate how our bodies function. In women, this is most evident with progesterone and estrogen. These two hormones work in tandem to orchestrate a woman’s monthly menstrual cycle to prepare her body for pregnancy. Balance between these two hormones is vital for numerous other
October 14, 2011
Perimenopause and Hormone Balance
A lot of female patients in their 30′s and 40′s come into my office complaining of not feeling as well as they used to. They are moody, irritable, not sleeping and tired all the time. They have lost their zing in the bedroom and are tired of other doctors telling them that
October 18, 2010
Medical Mondays: Estrogen Dominance in Men
I recently read an article about estrogen levels in men and how men can be estrogen dominant and have too much estrogen. Can you tell me more about that? What should be done? What can be done to control estrogen levels in men?
BodyLogicMD provides targeted and comprehensive seminars, focusing primarily on natural bioidentical hormone therapy and customized fitness and nutrition programs. Highly trained physicians share their expertise and explain how each BodyLogicMD wellness program is specifically tailored to suit the needs of each patient. Guests enjoy the opportunity to speak directly with the physician,
Attend a local seminar on Biodientical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) in your area!
June 24, 2009
I'm depressed… please help
You may be suffering from a hormone imbalance. You have some classic symptoms that may be related to estrogen dominance or an imbalance of adrenal hormones. The best way to find out is to find a qualified doctor to do an evaluation of your hormone levels with blood and saliva testing. With proper hormone balance you may be able to get off the medications which you are uncomfortable taking.
Estrogen dominance is a common hormonal imbalance in women from the ages of 30 to 50. It results in either too much estrogen or progesterone, effectively throwing the natural balance out of whack. A combination of bioidentical hormone therapy alogn with a lifestyle plan that includes fintness and nutrition along with avoidance of certain external influencers can help reduce the suffering you may be experiencing.
February 19, 2009
Dr. Landa BodyLogicMD Orlando Explains Estrogen Dominance
Dr. Jennifer Landa of BodyLogicMD Orlando explains estrogen dominance and the estrogen:progesterone balance in menopausal women.
November 11, 2008
Menostar, Bioidentical Hormone or Not?
BodyLogicMD, I am suffering from fatigue, hair loss, bloating, insomnia, and menopause symptom mania! I saw a local doctor and they gave me a prescription for the Menostar hormone patch, along with a cream. I didn’t get it filled because the doctor then told me you cannot stay on this treatment for