Category: Women’s Health

Non-Hormonal Treatment Options for Menopausal Women

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Jacqulyne Brown and Stephen Drapeau, RPh, JD
Category: Menopause, Women's Health

Peri and post-menopausal women may sometimes experience vaginal discomfort such as dryness, itching, burning and/or painful intercourse. This is commonly referred to as vaginal atrophy. Hormone replacement is not the only alternative to treating VA. In this article, we discuss non-hormonal treatment options.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Vaginal Atrophy in Menopausal Women

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Jay Reighley, APRN
Category: General Health, Menopause, Sexual Health, Women's Health

If you experience vaginal itching, discomfort with intercourse, or urinary burning and leaking, it may be atrophic vaginitis. Jay outlines common symptoms and treatment options to assist you in discussing with your practitioner.
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Everyday Health: Hormone Balance

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Carrie Levine, MSN, CNM
Category: Menopause, Women's Health

Hormone balance is different for every woman. While some women can tolerate minor imbalances, others need intervention to bring their levels back to a comfortable level. In this article, Carrie addresses the following tools that can aid in getting you back on the road to healthy and happy.

Lifestyle change

Stress management

Natural options for relief

Hormone therapy

When you know your options, you can direct your own healthy change.
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Compounding for Custom Tailored Hormone Therapy

Posted on June 2, 2017
Category: Compounding, Menopause, Women's Health

Hormone therapy should not be approached with a “one size fits all” mentality. Some women respond much better when a hormone therapy formula is developed specifically for their body and hormone levels. Pharmaceutical compounding with bioidentical hormones (hormones biochemically identical to those produced by the human body) is a great way to break free from traditional mass-produced hormone therapy by tailoring the medication to a woman’s specific needs.
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Breast Health: 5 Areas to Focus On

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Carrie Levine, MSN, CNM
Category: Prevention, Women's Health

Breast cancer awareness should include focusing on breast HEALTH. Here is a basic formula to encourage breast health and discourage breast disease.
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Supplements to Support Breast Health

Posted on October 11, 2016
Category: Supplements, Women's Health

A list of supplements that encourage breast health. This includes supplements to aid in hormone regulation, anti-inflammation, and cancer prevention.
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The Truth About Belly Fat

Posted on May 3, 2016
Category: Natural Beauty, Women's Health

As swimsuit season approaches, our focus often switches to our belly fat. Belly fat is not only something to torment our inner beach goddess; it’s a dangerous indicator of what’s going on underneath. Each year brings new evidence that the fat lying deep within the abdomen is more perilous than the outer fat you can... Read more »
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Understanding Our Hormones

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Brenda Houdlette
Category: Women's Health

I thought we could review some basics this month about understanding the types of hormones in our body that are compounded and their functions. To ensure the best results, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy prescriptions are customized to meet the needs of each individual with the goal of replacing hormones safely, at low levels and optimal... Read more »
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Choices for Menopause Symptoms

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Brenda Houdlette
Category: Compounding, Menopause, Women's Health

As women grow older, hormones start declining, and without therapy, the symptoms of menopause grow worse. With the loss of estrogen, the vaginal epithelium becomes atrophic and physiological lubrication is reduced. Often, the result is vaginal dryness, irritation, itching, burning, and painful intercourse. All these can lead to decreased libido, creating distress for both the woman and her partner.
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bHRT for Menopause

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Brenda Houdlette
Category: Women's Health

Hormone replacement therapy is a common treatment for women going through menopause. Gather information regarding all options in order to make decisions regarding how you would like to approach this time in your life. If you make the decision to take hormones, it is important to choose what may be the safest option.
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