A hysterectomy is medically necessary for many women in the treatment of uterine fibroids, cancer, abnormal bleeding and endometriosis. This procedure significantly impacts a woman’s physical and emotional well-being. It has long been associated with negative side effects, including hormonal imbalances and deterioration of sex drive, leading many women to refuse the
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December 21, 2010
Women who have undergone hysterectomy may benefit from BHRT
The best time to start taking an estrogen regimen is within the first 3 years of menopause. This gives better bone and cardiac protection because it is taken for a longer period of time. It is best to start immediately rather than waiting for a problem to develop.
August 30, 2010
Medical Monday: Hysterectomy – Surgical Menopause
“I had a total hysterectomy about 2 years ago. If all my female parts are gone, why am I still dealing with all the mood swings and depression? I thought that removing everything would effectively remove the root of the problem so I didn’t have to deal with all this? I’m finding that my symptoms are getting worse, not better. Please help."
Women with a constant low sexual drive, especially those in menopause or postmenopause, are two times as likely to develop chronic health issues of the mind and body.
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.
January 29, 2009
Summary of Oprah's Webcast with Dr. Christiane Northrup
A summary of Dr. Christiane Northrup's webcast on bioidentical hormones sponsored by Oprah. The webcast answered several questions brought up by Oprah's shows on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy featuring Robin McGraw and Suzanne Somers.
January 15, 2009
Bioidentical Hormones Q&A
Due to fibroid tumors I had a complete hysterectomy at age 48. I tried the “natural” suggestions for hormone replacement, with no luck. I have been on Premarin for about 3 years now, but am very nervous taking it. I have also been diagnosed with thyroid disease since, with a roller coaster
January 15, 2009
How Long Do You Have To Take Bioidentical Hormones?
Once you start bioidentical hormone replacement therapy when do you stop? Do you have to take them forever? BodyLogicMD physician Dr. Travis Deuson of Encino, California responds.
November 19, 2008
Hormones and Hypothyroidism
Dear BodyLogicMD, “I am desperate in finding help with my hypothyroid condition. I was recently diagnosed with a hypothyroidism with a test result of 13.5! I am doing everything to lose weight and fit back in to a size 4-6, but I just went back to the doctor and have reached size
It’s true. OBGYN’s may be “Hysterectomy Happy.” The Center for Disease Control found that two thirds of the approximate 600,000 hysterectomies done in the United States every year are unnecessary. According to BodyLogicMD physicians and patient services, a large percent of BodyLogicMD female patients have had a hysterectomy and about half now