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Are you suffering from fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, constipation, brain fog, and other unexplained symptoms? You may be suffering from hypothyroidism and/or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis – conditions in which the thyroid gland stops producing sufficient levels of essential thyroid hormones.

These conditions often go undiagnosed for a significant period, leaving many patients unaware of their underlying thyroid disorders. In many cases women and men just write-off these symptoms as “part of getting older” or “side effects of menopause” and don’t seek treatment at all. In other cases, patients may wait until they see their primary care doctor (rather than a specialist) who just prescribes a one-size-fits all thyroid medication – that really doesn’t make much of a dent in the patient’s symptom or their underlying condition (which typically gets worse without appropriate intervention.)

The good news is that with specialized diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring, patients who are suffering from hypothyroidism and/or Hashimoto’s Disease CAN regain their quality of life and live life with comfort, health and vitality.

Understanding “Hypo” Thyroid Diseases

Hypothyroidism is characterized by an underactive thyroid gland, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, constipation, and brain fog. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is a specific autoimmune disorder, where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and damages the thyroid gland – causing chronic inflammation and progressive damage to the thyroid gland, ultimately resulting in hypothyroidism.

Unfortunately, the subtlety and gradual onset of hypothyroid symptoms often lead individuals and their primary care doctors to dismiss them – or to attribute them to other causes – causing delayed recognition and diagnosis. Consequently, many patients remain unaware that their frustrating, ongoing symptoms may be attributed to thyroid dysfunction.

Treating Hypothyroidism with BHRT

Conventional treatment options for hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease include the prescription of thyroid hormone replacement medications. However, as with any medical treatment, a “flat rate” or “one-size-fits-all” approach is never as effective as a customized, individual treatment plan with ongoing monitoring.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy involves the use of hormones that are structurally and functionally identical to those naturally produced by the body. In the context of thyroid disorders, BHRT aims to restore thyroid hormone balance and alleviate the associated symptoms experienced by individuals with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

BHRT provides a personalized approach to hormone replacement therapy, tailored to the unique needs of each individual. Through comprehensive evaluation and hormone testing, healthcare providers can determine the specific imbalances and deficiencies in thyroid hormones. Based on these assessments, BHRT can be customized to supplement deficient thyroid hormones in a form that mimics the body’s natural hormones.

One of the primary advantages of BHRT is the potential for individualized dosing and optimization of thyroid hormone levels. This customization allows for a fine-tuning of therapy, aiming to achieve optimal hormone balance for each patient. By restoring thyroid hormone levels to the appropriate range, BHRT may help alleviate symptoms commonly associated with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, such as fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and other related concerns.

BHRT as an Adjunct Therapy for Hypothyroid Disease

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is also being explored for its potential as an adjunct therapy for certain thyroid conditions.

Medical doctors who take an integrative approach may incorporate a combination of modalities to restore health and vitality in patients with hormone disorders such as hypothyroidism. This may include medications, lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, stress management techniques, targeted supplementation, and, in some cases, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).

The goal is to address the underlying causes of hormone imbalances and support the body’s natural healing processes. By leveraging blood tests and ongoing monitoring, integrative medicine doctors can track progress, fine-tune treatment plans, and achieve optimal hormone balance for their patients.

BHRT for Treating Hypothyroid Disease

While BHRT is not a replacement for conventional treatment for individuals with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, BHRT offers a potential as an adjunct therapy, helping to restore thyroid hormone balance and alleviate associated symptoms. By tailoring hormone replacement to each individual’s specific needs, SottoPelle® Method certified doctors provide a personalized approach to address hormonal imbalances.

Comprehensive blood tests play a crucial role in evaluating hormone levels and identifying imbalances, serving as a valuable tool in the hands of SottoPelle® Method certified doctors. By utilizing ongoing monitoring and close observation, integrative medicine doctors strive to restore optimal health and vitality for their patients.

If you have been suffering from fatigue, anxiety, weight gain, brain fog, sadness, low libido, unexplained pain, or other frustrating symptoms that your current doctors aren’t explaining, a SottoPelle® Method certified doctor can help! Physicians who have undergone SottoPelle® Method training and certification are trained in recognizing, diagnosing, and treating hormonal imbalances that are impacting your health and quality of life. Once a diagnosis has been made, your SottoPelle® Method certified doctor can determine if bioidentical hormone therapy is right for you.

Call 201-225-2525 or schedule a consultation at: https://advancedhormonesolutions.com/consultation-form/

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Women’s healthcare has indeed made significant strides since the 1800s when female patients were often subjected to dismissive attitudes and inaccurate diagnoses like “hysteria” or “the vapors.” Sadly, during that time, women’s symptoms – particularly those related to mental health or reproductive issues – were frequently disregarded or attributed to imagined ailments.

Thankfully, recent advancements in medical understanding and societal progress have brought about substantial improvements in women’s healthcare. Recognition and acknowledgement of women’s unique healthcare needs have played a vital role in this transformative journey. And over the years, medical professionals and researchers have worked diligently to dismantle the prevailing biases and misconceptions that hindered comprehensive women’s healthcare.

Unfortunately, in spite of significant advancements in women’s healthcare, many traditional doctors still continue to dismiss, misdiagnose, and mistreat various diseases in female patients – particularly in older women. In this article the hormone replacement experts at SottoPelle® Method address the underlying reason for this bias in healthcare – and offer solutions for accurate and effective treatment of women’s medical conditions.

Bias in Diagnosing & Treating Diseases in Older Women

One contributing factor to the misdiagnosis and mistreatment of diseases in older women is the age and gender biases that still prevail within the medical community. Symptoms and presentations of diseases in older women often differ substantially from those typically seen in younger patients or male counterparts, making diagnosis more complex. However, some doctors may dismiss or trivialize these symptoms, attributing virtually everything to age or menopause without conducting thorough evaluations.

This leads to missed or delayed diagnoses, depriving women of the timely intervention, and new advancements in female medical care that they truly need.

Furthermore, societal stereotypes and ingrained biases can also influence healthcare providers’ perceptions of older women. Ageism and sexism can contribute to a lack of attentiveness and empathy, resulting in inadequate medical assessments and treatment plans. Stereotypes of women being “hormonal” or “overly emotional” can lead unenlightened doctors to dismiss their patients’ concerns as “overreacting” – or to consider their symptoms “psychosomatic”, e.g. “all in their head.”

As a result, women may face prolonged suffering, worsening health conditions, and decreased quality of life due to the failure to recognize and address their specific healthcare needs.

While “getting older” can be a contributing factor to many women’s health issues – from sex drive, to incontinence, weight gain, memory loss, and more – that does not mean these conditions are just something women must “learn to live with”.

This is because it is not “age” itself that causes these issues – but it is the hormonal decline that comes with getting older that can be at the root of these and many other female health problems. And when doctors take the time to investigate, diagnose, and treat a woman’s underlying health conditions – rather than dismissing symptoms as “natural aging” – women can experience health and vitality at any age.

Conditions Commonly Missed or Misdiagnosed in Women

Several diseases and conditions in older women are commonly ignored, misdiagnosed, or mistreated, leading to significant health consequences.

Hormone imbalances, such as menopause-related changes, disorders like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and thyroid dysfunction, are frequently disregarded or misunderstood. The symptoms associated with these conditions, such as hot flashes, mood swings, fatigue, weight gain, and irregular menstrual cycles, are sometimes attributed to “normal aging” and considered “minor inconveniences” by some traditional doctors. As a result, women may not receive the appropriate hormone therapy or interventions to alleviate their symptoms, affecting their quality of life and potentially exacerbating other health issues.

Another commonly ignored and misdiagnosed condition in older women is osteoporosis. As women age, their bone density naturally decreases, making them more susceptible to fractures. However, osteoporosis is often undetected until a fracture occurs, as routine screenings for bone health are not always emphasized. This delay in diagnosis and treatment puts older women at an increased risk of suffering from debilitating fractures and related complications.

Additionally, cardiovascular diseases, including heart disease and heart attacks, can be underdiagnosed, and undertreated in older women. The presentation of symptoms in women may differ from the classic symptoms seen in men, leading to misinterpretation or dismissal. Women may experience atypical signs such as fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, or abdominal discomfort, which are often attributed to other conditions, resulting in delayed diagnosis and treatment.

Further, mental health conditions, particularly depression and anxiety, are frequently overlooked in older women. Symptoms of depression may also be mistaken as a normal part of aging or attributed to other medical conditions. The complex interplay between hormonal changes, life transitions, and social factors can contribute to the development or exacerbation of mental health issues, making it crucial to identify and address these conditions to ensure proper support and treatment.

Diagnosing Women’s Health Issues

Addressing women’s health concerns requires an integrative and multi-faceted approach. First and foremost, medical education and training programs must emphasize the importance of gender-specific healthcare and the unique health challenges faced by older women. Healthcare providers need to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to recognize and address the complexities of women’s health, including the impact of age-related hormonal shifts, and other coexisting medical conditions.

Empowering women to advocate for themselves, seek second opinions, and actively participate in their medical decision-making process can help combat misdiagnoses and mistreatment. Women should feel emboldened to voice their concerns, share their experiences, and insist on thorough evaluations and appropriate interventions.

Hormone Therapy for Women’s Health

Hormones affect every aspect of a woman’s body, including physical, mental, emotional, and sexual functioning. So, understanding and addressing hormone decline in older women can be an excellent first step in diagnosing and treating women’s health issue and their associated symptoms.

SottoPelle® Method 100% natural bioidentical hormone therapy can help restore a woman’s body and mind to optimal balance as she ages – in addition to protecting a woman’s body from a wide variety of diseases including type 2 diabetes, heart disease and osteoporosis. In fact, recent research has clearly shown that combined HRT use is linked to an overall lower risk of death in women from all causes after menopause!

And SottoPelle® Method hormone replacement therapy pellets offer several advantages, including NO daily pills, NO painful weekly shots, and NO messy creams. Additionally, SottoPelle® Method pellet therapy utilizes bioidentical hormones that are safer, more effective, and more natural than lab-created synthetics. Because bioidentical hormones are identical to the body’s own hormones, they offer more effective results, with fewer side-effects and risks.

Diagnosing & Treating Women’s Health Issues

While challenges and disparities still exist in women’s health care, the advancements made over the past century are undeniable. The transition from dismissive attitudes and outdated beliefs to a more inclusive, patient-centered, and evidence-based approach is evolving thanks to dedicated healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocates – like the hundreds of SottoPelle® Method certified doctors across the US.

As we move forward, it is crucial to continue building on this progress, striving for gender equity, and ensuring that women receive the high-quality healthcare they deserve at every stage of their lives.

If you have been suffering from fatigue, anxiety, weight gain, brain fog, sadness, low libido, unexplained pain, or other frustrating symptoms that your current doctors aren’t explaining, a SottoPelle® Method certified doctor can help! Physicians who have undergone SottoPelle® Method training and certification are trained in recognizing, diagnosing, and treating hormonal imbalances that are impacting your health and quality of life. Once a diagnosis has been made, your SottoPelle® Method certified doctor can determine if bioidentical hormone therapy is right for you.

And because the symptoms associated with hormone decline can also be caused by other medical conditions, a SottoPelle® Method certified doctor can also help to rule out other potential causes of your symptoms and develop a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses your individual needs.

Call 201-225-2525 or schedule a consultation at: https://advancedhormonesolutions.com/consultation-form/

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Most people know that maintaining heart and artery health, staying in physical shape, and taking care of your body is the key to a long and active life. But many men and women don’t give much thought to taking care of their brain.

In this article, the hormone therapy experts at SottoPelle® explore the importance of brain health, and discuss how maintaining optimal hormone balance in your body can protect the brain from decline and reduce the risk of debilitating cognitive disease.

Why Brain Health is Important

Brain health is a fundamental aspect of overall well-being, encompassing not only our cognitive abilities and day-to-day functioning but also our happiness and overall quality of life. The brain serves as the control center for our thoughts, emotions, memories, and behaviors, intricately influencing every aspect of our existence.

When the brain is in optimal condition, it allows us to process information efficiently, make sound decisions, maintain emotional stability, and foster meaningful relationships. A healthy brain empowers us to engage with the world, pursue our passions, and experience a sense of fulfillment.

Conversely, impaired brain function can lead to cognitive decline, mood disorders, and a diminished ability to navigate life’s challenges. Therefore, safeguarding and enhancing brain health is vital not only for the sake of functioning but also for fostering happiness, well-being, and an enriched quality of life.

BHRT and Brain Health

The hormones present in the human body regulate or influence almost every aspect of mental and physical functioning. Most people have already experienced the effects of hormones on the brain to some degree. For example, the mood swings associated with puberty, pregnancy, and menopause are all driven by spikes or declines in hormone levels.

But, as we age, our hormone levels naturally decline – and so does our “cognition,” including memory and mental sharpness.

In men, the most well-known hormonal change associated with aging is a gradual decline in testosterone levels. Research suggests that testosterone levels decrease by approximately 1% per year after the age of 30. By the time men reach their 70s or 80s, testosterone levels can be significantly lower compared to their younger years.

In women, hormonal changes are more complex due to the menopausal transition. During perimenopause, which typically begins in the late 30s to early 40s, hormone levels, particularly estrogen and progesterone, may fluctuate irregularly. As women progress through menopause, usually occurring around the age of 50, estrogen and progesterone levels decline more significantly. On average, women experience a decrease in estrogen levels of approximately 35% to 75% during menopause.

The good news is that bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can restore hormone balance – which can slow or reverse many of the signs of aging, including cognitive decline.

Improving Brain Health with BHRT

There are a number of things that individuals can do to preserve their cognition and memory, including a brain-healthy diet, supplements, staying mentally active, doing puzzles and other ‘brain teasing’ activities, and of course quitting smoking. But if the brain does not have the hormones it needs to function properly, these activities alone will not be successful.

BHRT (bioidentical hormone replacement therapy) is a 100% natural treatment that uses hormones that are chemically identical to those produced by the human body to restore optimal hormonal balance. BHRT is well known as an effective protocol to treat a wide variety of conditions, including menopause, andropause, “Low T,” sexual dysfunctions and more.

But a growing body of clinical research evidences the fact that BHRT may also has significant cognitive benefits. The potential cognitive benefits of BHRT, include:

• Improved mental health conditions related to dopamine and serotonin
• Preserved cognition and memory as men and women age
• Preventing Alzheimer’s disease
• Improving cognitive function in people with Alzheimer’s disease

(1.) BHRT for Preserving Cognition and Memory

A number of studies have shown that BHRT can preserve cognition and memory in older adults. For example, a study published in the journal “Menopause” found that BHRT was able to improve verbal memory and executive function in women with menopause.

Another study, published in the journal “Neurology”, found that BHRT was able to slow the decline of cognitive function in older adults. The study found that people who received BHRT had a slower decline in cognitive function than those who did not receive BHRT.

These studies indicate that BHRT can be an effective treatment for preserving cognition and memory in older adults. And, in fact, our SottoPelle® Method providers have seen and treated thousands of women whose menopausal “brain fog” cleared up completely after restoring their hormone balance with HRT.

(2.) BHRT for Improving Mental Health Conditions

Dopamine and serotonin are neurotransmitters that play a role in mood, behavior, and cognition. Low levels of dopamine and serotonin have been linked to a number of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and ADHD.

However, recent clinical studies have shown that BHRT may be able to improve mental health conditions related to dopamine and serotonin. For example, a study published in the journal “Depression and Anxiety” found that BHRT was able to improve symptoms of depression in women with low levels of estrogen.

Another study, published in the journal “Biological Psychiatry”, found that BHRT was able to improve symptoms of ADHD in men with low levels of testosterone.

These recent studies provide evidence that restoring hormone balance with BHRT may be a promising treatment for mental health conditions related to dopamine and serotonin.

(3.) BHRT for Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that is characterized by the progressive decline of cognitive function. The most common symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease are memory loss, difficulty with language, and problems with thinking and judgment.

There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but there are treatments that can help to slow the progression of the disease and improve cognitive function. One of these treatments is BHRT.

A number of studies have shown that BHRT can improve cognitive function in people with Alzheimer’s disease. For example, a study published in the journal “Nature Medicine” found that BHRT was able to improve verbal memory, executive function, and overall cognitive function in people with Alzheimer’s disease.

Another study, published in the journal “Neurology”, found that BHRT was able to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The study found that people who received BHRT had a slower decline in cognitive function than those who did not receive BHRT.

These studies suggest that BHRT may be a promising treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.

How BHRT Improves Brain Health

The specific metabolic mechanisms by which BHRT produces cognitive benefits are still being studied. However, scientists do know that there are a number of processes working in a healthy brain that BHRT can support.

To begin with, it is believed that BHRT helps to protect the brain from damage. BHRT has been shown to increase levels of antioxidants in the brain, which can help to protect against damage caused by free radicals.

BHRT also helps to improve blood flow in the body – including to the brain. This is important because blood flow is essential for delivering oxygen and nutrients to the brain. BHRT is also understood to improve the function of neurotransmitters – the chemicals that allow nerve cells to communicate with each other.

SottoPelle® Method BHRT for Brain Health

There is a continually growing body of clinical research that demonstrates the brain health benefits of maintaining hormone balance with BHRT.

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If you are trying to become pregnant without success, you are not alone. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), infertility affects approximately 15% of couples – meaning that one in every six couples experiences difficulty in achieving pregnancy or carrying a pregnancy to term.

While infertility was traditionally thought to be primarily a female issue, more recent studies have shown that male infertility is a significant contributor to the problem. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, male infertility is a factor in approximately 30% to 40% of infertility cases.

Unfortunately, rather than addressing the underlying cause of male infertility, many couples immediately jump to extremely expensive artificial or assisted methods of conception, such as IVF. However, many of the medical conditions affecting male fertility can actually be treated naturally.

Bioidentical hormone therapy is one natural method of treatment that has shown exceptional promise for treating many of the underlying imbalances causing male infertility. In this article, the bioidentical hormone therapy experts at SottoPelle® Method discuss the male hormones involved in fertility – and how imbalances in these hormones can impact numerous glands in the body, including the hypothalamus, thyroid gland, pituitary gland, prostate, and testicles.

The High Cost of Artificial Fertility Treatments

IVF and other artificial fertility treatments can be prohibitively expensive. The average cost of an IVF cycle in the United States can range from $12,000 to $15,000, which does not include the cost of medication or additional diagnostic tests.

Other artificial fertility treatments, such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) or assisted hatching, can also add to the exorbitant overall cost. Additionally, insurance coverage for fertility treatments varies significantly, and many insurance policies do not cover artificial and assisted fertility procedures at all. This leaves couples to pay tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket.

The high cost of artificial fertility treatments can make them out of reach for many couples, leading to financial strain and potentially causing them to forgo treatment altogether. Other couples may seek alternative options, such as adoption or using a donor egg or sperm, which may still involve significant financial and emotional investments.

Hormonal Imbalances That Can Affect Male Fertility

Male infertility affects millions of men worldwide and can be caused by a variety of factors. But one of the most common underlying causes of male infertility is hormonal imbalance.

Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone, and it plays a crucial role in the development of male reproductive organs, sperm production, and sex drive. Other hormones involved in male fertility include follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and prolactin. FSH and LH are produced by the pituitary gland and are responsible for regulating testosterone production and sperm production in the testicles. Prolactin is produced by the pituitary gland and plays a role in sexual function and fertility.

Hormonal imbalances can occur when there is an excess or deficiency of one or more hormones in the body. Imbalances in male hormones can impact numerous glands in the body, including the hypothalamus, thyroid gland, pituitary gland, prostate, and testicles.

Low testosterone levels can lead to reduced sperm production and decreased sex drive. High levels of the hormones estrogen and/or prolactin can interfere with the production of testosterone and sperm. Low levels of LH or FSH can also lead to decreased testosterone and sperm production. Thyroid disorders can also lead to imbalances in the male hormones that regulate fertility.

Treating Male Infertility with Bioidentical Hormone Therapy

Bioidentical hormone therapy (BHT) has been shown to be a promising treatment option for certain men who are experiencing infertility due to hormonal imbalances. Bioidentical hormone therapy involves using hormones that are identical in chemical structure to those produced naturally by the body. BHRT can help to restore hormonal balance, which in turn can help a man’s body improve sperm production and quality.

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is a common form of bioidentical hormone therapy for men with low testosterone levels. Administering testosterone using bioidentical hormone therapy can help to improve sperm production and increase sex drive in many men.

Other forms of bioidentical hormone therapy, including human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and clomiphene citrate, can help to increase LH and FSH levels, which can also improve testosterone and sperm production in some male patients.

Male Sperm Problems that Bioidentical Hormone Therapy May Help

Azoospermia is a condition in which there is a complete absence of sperm in a man’s ejaculations. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can be used to treat azoospermia by addressing hormonal imbalances that may be contributing to the condition. For example, low levels of testosterone, luteinizing hormone (LH), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) can all contribute to azoospermia, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can be used to increase levels of these hormones to help restore fertility.

Oligospermia is a condition in which there is a low sperm count in a man’s ejaculations. Asthenospermia is a condition in which there is poor sperm motility or movement. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can be used to treat both of these conditions by addressing low levels of testosterone, LH, and FSH which can all be contributing factors to these conditions.

Teratozoospermia is a condition in which a man has a high percentage of abnormally shaped sperm – which interferes with their ability to successfully fertilize an egg. Low levels of testosterone, LH, and FSH can all contribute to teratozoospermia, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can be used to increase levels of these hormones to help improve sperm shape. Additionally, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can be used to address imbalances in thyroid hormone and cortisol, which can also impact sperm health.

SottoPelle® Method Bioidentical Hormone Therapy for Male Infertility

If you have been suffering from the heartache of infertility, a SottoPelle® Method certified doctor may be able to help restore your body to balance – so you can conceive naturally without expensive and exhausting artificial fertility methods.

Physicians who have undergone SottoPelle® Method training and certification are trained in recognizing, diagnosing, and treating hormonal imbalances that are impacting all aspects of a patient’s health and quality of life. Through thorough blood testing, your SottoPelle® Method certified doctor can determine if you have hormone imbalances or deficiencies that may be affecting your sperm quality and your ability to conceive.

If you’re experiencing symptoms of hormonal imbalances or infertility, it’s important to discuss your concerns with a SottoPelle® Method Certified Doctor who can help you determine if bioidentical hormone therapy is right for you – and develop a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses your individual needs to improve your chances of naturally growing your family.

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Testosterone is well-known as the male sex hormone. And most people realize that low testosterone (also called “Low T”) can impact a man’s sex drive and sexual performance, cause hair loss, and lead to decreased energy and a decline in muscle mass.

But many people don’t realize that women also produce testosterone. While female’s don’t require the amount of testosterone that men do, when a woman’s testosterone levels are too low she can also suffer from unpleasant symptoms, and be at risk for serious diseases.

A study released just this month by Monash University study has reversed the belief that testosterone is bad for women’s hearts. That ground-breaking research revealed that women aged over 70 who have low testosterone levels actually have double the risk of a cardiac event.

Testosterone in Older Women

Like all sex hormones, a women’s blood testosterone levels decrease every year with age from their early 20s – however they do not change particularly significantly as a result of natural menopause. However, after the age of 70 years, there is a steep drop in female testosterone levels.

Before menopause, a women’s ovaries are the primary source of producing the testosterone that circulates in her blood. But, after menopause, the ovaries stop functioning and no longer make testosterone. Since a woman still needs testosterone for a variety of bodily functions and systems, her body starts making blood testosterone from the hormone DHEA which comes from adrenal glands.

Researching Testosterone & Heart Health in Older Women

The data used in the Monash University study was captured from the longitudinal ASPREE (ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly) Randomized Clinical Trial. This study was helmed by Dr. Susan Davis, Professor of Women’s Health at the Monash School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine.

Blood testosterone levels, DHEA amounts and estrogen concentrations were all measured in the blood of women over the age of 70 who had no prior “CVDs” or Cardiovascular Disease Events. (CVDs include stroke, coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, and/or heart failure hospitalization).

The results of the Monash / ASPREE study – now published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity Journal – were startling. Testosterone had long been believed to have a negative impact on heart health in post-menopausal women. But the study clearly showed that women who had low blood testosterone and DHEA concentrations – but not low estrogen – had twice the risk of a cardiovascular event than women with higher testosterone blood levels.

Numerous studies in the past have already demonstrated that testosterone therapy lowers blood pressure and increases blood flow in arteries.  So it “makes sense” that having higher testosterone may protect older women from cardiovascular disease.

The head of the study, Professor Davis, posits that the findings suggest there might be an advantage to older women having higher testosterone levels. And, the researchers suggested that the conclusions reached by the data definitely warrant further study examining the potential benefits of testosterone replacement therapy for preventing cardiovascular disease in older women.

Dr. Davis concluded: “We need to stop thinking about testosterone as a ‘male’ hormone that is bad for women. It is an important human hormone for both women and men.”

Hormone Replacement to Prevent Women’s Heart Disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States – killing about 300,000 women every year. Cardiovascular disease causes 1 in 3 women’s deaths and one woman dies from cardiovascular disease every minute – which is more than all cancers combined. So, the research into the role hormone replacement therapy plays in cardiac events cannot be understated.

It is already well established that estrogen protects and strengthens the heart. (Read More About Estrogen & Heart Disease HERE). And ample research shows that earlier intervention with estrogen replacement therapy may have significant, long-term benefits in terms of lowering the risk of heart disease.

As the world leaders in women’s hormone replacement therapy, the HRT experts at SottoPelle continue to monitor this research to help their patients avoid disease and discomfort and live full, active and long lives.

Estrogen & Testosterone Therapy for Women

SottoPelle® Method hormone replacement can help restore a woman’s body and mind to optimal balance. And hormone pellet therapy offers several advantages, including NO daily pills, NO painful weekly shots, and NO messy creams. Additionally, SottoPelle® Method pellet therapy utilizes bioidentical hormones that are safer, more effective, and more natural than lab-created synthetics. Because bioidentical hormones are identical to the body’s own hormones, they offer more effective results, with fewer side-effects and risks.

If you are a peri- or menopausal woman who is experiencing the symptoms of menopause,  Call 201-225-2525 or schedule a consultation at: https://advancedhormonesolutions.com/consultation-form/

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Studies Show Estrogen Helps Protect Against Flu in Women

A paper published in the American Journal of Physiology—Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology has revealed that in clinical studies estrogen dramatically reduced the amount of flu virus that replicated in the infected cells of women (but not of men).

The researchers of that study, from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, have made the claim that estrogen appears to have a protective advantage for women, by hampering replication of many viruses including the HIV, Ebola, and hepatitis. That effect lessens an infection’s severity and makes it less contagious, so the study team sought to determine if estrogen might also have the same effect on the flu virus.

Clinical Research on Estrogen and the Flu

In this clinical study, the researchers collected cells from the inside of the noses of female and male volunteers. Then they exposed batches of the cells to different types of estrogens, including normal levels of naturally occurring estrogen. The cells then were exposed to an influenza A virus.

The results showed that the female cells receiving estrogen exposure had significant reductions in viral replication compared to those that had not been exposed to the estrogens. The estrogen-exposed cells from women had viral replication that was nearly 1,000 times less than the female cells that were not treated with estrogen.

However, the same reduction in virus replication was not seen in the male cells that were exposed to estrogen. The researchers of that study explained that the same anti-viral results were likely not seen in men, because (while men do produce some estrogen) their cells have far fewer estrogen receptors.

Implications of Estrogen Therapy and the Flu

The study’s lead researcher, Sabra L. Klein, said in the American Physiological Society press release that these findings suggest that when women are taking hormones therapy for any reason “an added benefit might be less susceptibility to influenza during the flu season.”

These findings could be particularly important for elderly women, because older women are both the most likely to be estrogen deficient and are also most susceptible to severe influenza. Researcher Sabra L. Klein went on to note that “Being on hormone replacement therapy could be one way to mitigate the severity of [the flu], which is exciting, simple, and cheap.”

And while many people may dismiss these findings, saying “it’s just the flu”, it is crucial to remember that the flu is a deadly disease. The CDC estimates that flu has resulted in up to 710,000 hospitalizations and up to 52,000 deaths per year between 2010 and 2020.

But What if I am Already Vaccinated?

People who have received the flu vaccine may not think that this exciting discovery applies to them. But it is important to understand that while the influenza vaccine is the best way to avoid becoming infected, it doesn’t work equally in all patients. So some people who get the flu vaccine will still get sick.

For example, certain older people, obese people, and individuals with some chronic illnesses may develop less immunity after getting the flu vaccine. A recent study in the International Journal of Obesity pointed out that obese adults remain twice as likely to contract the flu as adults of healthy weight, even if they received a flu shot.

Estrogen Therapy Helps Prevent the Flu

The importance of maintaining estrogen levels for health and vitality cannot be understated. Declining levels of estrogen in perimenopausal and menopausal women are associated with a higher risk of osteoporosis, breast cancer, heart and artery disease, cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes.

Hormone replacement therapy to rebalance estrogen levels can help protect against these debilitating and life threatening diseases. Now, clinical research shows that hormone replacement therapy also provides protection against certain viral infections, including the flu.

This provides just one more reason why perimenopausal and menopausal women should be tested for hormone deficiencies, so that they may safely rebalance their estrogen levels with HRT.

One of the essential methods of treating female hormone imbalance or estrogen deficiency is through the use of 100% natural, convenient, and safe SottoPelle® Method bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.

Talk to us about SottoPelle® Method estrogen therapy today.

Call 201-225-2525 or schedule a consultation at: https://advancedhormonesolutions.com/consultation-form/

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According to recent research from the University of East Anglia, combined hormone replacement therapy (HRT) reduces women’s risk of early death from all causes.

This in-depth study followed-up on thousands of women in the UK, comparing the risk of death of those taking hormone therapy with those not using it, over many years. That research found that the risk of death from all causes remains neutral for healthy women taking estrogen-only therapy. But for healthy women taking combined estrogen and progestogen HRT, the overall risk of death from all causes is reduced by almost ten percent.

In this article the hormone replacement therapy experts at SottoPelle® explain the results of this study and discuss how HRT may be able to help women live longer, healthier lives.

Study on Hormone Therapy and Women’s Risk of Early Death

This study used the data from primary care providers in the UK. The researchers followed the medical records of 105,199 women in good health who were between 46 and 65 years old who were given hormone therapy, with an average follow-up of 13 years. These women’s health was compared with 224,643 women of the same age, who were non-HRT users.

Unlike previous studies which only adjusted for demographic and/or lifestyle factors, this study also adjusted for medical conditions including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart and artery disease, hysterectomy, ovary removal, body mass index, and smoking.

The data in this study, which was commissioned by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), was the first to analyze the impact of HRT on women’s overall life expectancy using primary care data.

Of the more than 300,000 women in the study a total of 21,751 women in the study died over the average 13.5 years follow-up per participant.  15,422 non-users of hormone therapy died. However, only 6,329 HRT users died in the average 13.5 year follow-up.

When adjusted for a variety of factors, the researchers concluded that “combined HRT [estrogen + progesten] was associated with a 9% lower risk of all-cause mortality and estrogen-only formulation was not associated with any significant changes.”

Implications of Hormone Therapy and Women’s Risk of Early Death

Sadly, many women are still reluctant to undergo hormone therapy for the treatment of menopause, because of the controversial results of some outdated and erroneous studies from over two decades ago. As Professor Elena Kulinskaya from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England said: “Despite the effectiveness of HRT in relieving menopausal symptoms … untreated menopausal symptoms eventually increase the risks of other health conditions, such as osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease, and incur additional costs to the healthcare systems.

Louise Pryor, IFoA President, summed up the research by saying: “This study supports the emerging consensus that, for most women, the benefits of HRT outweighs the harm. We hope this research will help … support women deciding whether to start or continue with HRT.”

SottoPelle® Method Hormone Therapy for Women

SottoPelle® Method 100% natural bioidentical hormone replacement therapy method can help restore a woman’s body and mind to optimal balance during perimenopause and menopause, in addition to protecting a woman’s body from a wide variety of diseases including type 2 diabetes, heart disease and osteoporosis.

And hormone replacement therapy pellets offer several advantages, including NO daily pills, NO painful weekly shots, and NO messy creams. Additionally, SottoPelle® pellet therapy utilizes bioidentical hormones that are safer, more effective, and more natural than lab-created synthetics. Because bioidentical hormones are identical to the body’s own hormones, they offer more effective results, with fewer side-effects and risks.

Research has clearly shown that estrogen-only hormone therapy is not linked to an increased risk of death from any cause – and that combined HRT use is linked to an overall lower risk of death in women after menopause.

If you are a woman who is experiencing the symptoms of perimenopause or menopause, talk to us about SottoPelle® Method hormone therapy today.

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Most people associate osteoporosis with women. But while osteoporosis is less common in males, more than 8 million men in the United States have low bone mass.[1] Additionally, when older men suffer certain types of fractures due to bone loss, they have a higher mortality (death) rate than women. In fact, more men die of hip fractures every year than of pancreatic cancer.[2]

Unfortunately, men are rarely screened for osteoporosis. But the good news is that osteoporosis can be very successfully treated in men with lifestyle measures, hormone therapy (when indicated), and/or drug therapy.

In this article the hormone therapy experts at SottoPelle provide an overview of treating and preventing osteoporosis in men.

What is Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a medical condition in which bone loss (osteoclast activity) occurs faster than bone production (osteoblast activity).  Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle, which increases the risk of fractures, mobility limitations, and pain.

Risk Factors for Male Osteoporosis

Risk factors for male osteoporosis include being older than 70 years or older, reduced testosterone levels, poor nutrition, a sedentary lifestyle, and certain medications that interfere with bone turnover. Men with a family history of osteoporosis are also predisposed to developing osteoporosis.

Lifestyle factors that may contribute to the progression of osteoporosis are low body weight, high alcohol consumption, smoking, and some recreational drug usage. Certain underlying medical conditions can also increase the risk of a man developing osteoporosis. These include Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, HIV, Parkinson’s, MS, hyperthyroidism, and chronic kidney disease. Inflammatory conditions like COPD, RA, Asthma, IBS, and celiac disease also put a man at greater risk of developing osteoporosis.

Medications that may induce osteoporosis include aluminum-containing antacids, anti-seizure drugs, chemotherapy drugs, immunosuppressants, androgen-deprivation therapies (ADT), heparin, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), corticosteroids, and antidiabetic drugs.

Reducing the Risk Factors for Male Osteoporosis

Successful strategies for reducing the risk of osteoporosis and counteracting bone loss include certain important lifestyle modifications. Consuming food high in vitamin D and calcium, vitamin D supplementation, and refraining from smoking and alcohol consumption are the first steps. Engaging in regular weight-bearing, strength-training, and resistance exercise can also help men keep bone loss at bay. And, in older men, practicing fall-prevention strategies can reduce the risk of breaking bones.

However, lifestyle factors alone – though extremely important – are rarely sufficient on their own to prevent the development of osteoporosis.

Hormone Replacement for Men’s Osteoporosis

Hormones play an essential role in bone formation and bone maintenance in adults. But men lose 1 to 3% of their testosterone every year after the age of 40. This loss testosterone and other androgens, as well as declining estrogen levels, in elderly men contributes substantially to the development of osteoporosis.

But the good news for the large percentage of men who are hormone deficient, is that testosterone therapy in men with osteoporosis is a very effective treatment for increasing bone density.

Medications for Men’s Osteoporosis

When diet, lifestyle, supplements, and hormone replacement therapy are not sufficient, some men may also need to be prescribed medication for male osteoporosis. This can take many forms including oral or IV bisphosphonates and other antiresorptive agents, and PTH analogues

Bisphosphonates for men include Alendronate (Binosto, Fosamax) and Ibandronate (Boniva). However, like any medication, these bisphosphonates come with a litany of potential side effects, including, bone and joint pain, constipation or diarrhea, nausea and flu-like symptoms, irritation of the food pipe (esophagus), pain or difficulty swallowing, and osteonecrosis of the jaw (death of bone tissue). This is why it is recommended that men try natural bone building strategies before resorting to medication – including diet and lifestyle changes, and 100% natural bioidentical hormone therapy.

SottoPelle Method Hormone Therapy for Men’s Osteoporosis

SottoPelle Method hormone therapy stands apart from other testosterone replacement methods, because it utilizes bioidentical pellets – rather than synthetic pills, patches or gels.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy prevents osteoporosis by restoring the body’s natural hormone balance – rather than introducing lab-created chemicals that come with harsh and dangerous side effects.

There are two types of hormone replacement therapy: hormones created in a laboratory, and “bioidentical” replacement hormones that are derived from natural, plant-based sources. Nothing that is created in a lab will ever be identical to what is found naturally in the body. But “bioidentical” hormones that are obtained from natural, living, plant-based sources are virtually identical in molecular structure to human hormones. So, the human body more readily “recognizes” bioidentical hormones, and they “fit” better with the body’s other cells.

And, unlike pills, patches and gels that need to be taken or applied daily, a single pellet insertion every six months is all that is needed with SottoPelle Method hormone therapy! The time-released hormone pellets also offer continual, 24/7 HRT – for the most consistent delivery of hormones, rather than the “ups and downs” of pills, patches and gels.

And because the pellets are customized for each individual patient based on their lab results (rather than one-size-fits-all, like pills and patches) patients get exactly the dose they need – which means fewer side effects.

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Because men experience a substantially decreased quality of life and have an increased mortality risk following a bone fracture, it is imperative for to screen and treat men at risk for osteoporosis.

One of the essential methods of treating and preventing men’s osteoporosis is through the use of 100% natural, convenient, and safe SottoPelle® Method bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.

Talk to us about SottoPelle® Method men’s hormone therapy today. Call 201-225-2525 or schedule a consultation at: https://advancedhormonesolutions.com/consultation-form/

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A paper published in the American Journal of Physiology—Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology has revealed that in clinical studies estrogen dramatically reduced the amount of flu virus that replicated in the infected cells of women (but not of men).

The researchers of that study, from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, have made the claim that estrogen appears to have a protective advantage for women, by hampering replication of many viruses including the HIV, Ebola, and hepatitis. That effect lessens an infection’s severity and makes it less contagious, so the study team sought to determine if estrogen might also have the same effect on the flu virus.

Clinical Research on Estrogen and the Flu

In this clinical study, the researchers collected cells from the inside of the noses of female and male volunteers. Then they exposed batches of the cells to different types of estrogens, including normal levels of naturally occurring estrogen. The cells then were exposed to an influenza A virus.

The results showed that the female cells receiving estrogen exposure had significant reductions in viral replication compared to those that had not been exposed to the estrogens. The estrogen-exposed cells from women had viral replication that was nearly 1,000 times less than the female cells that were not treated with estrogen.

However, the same reduction in virus replication was not seen in the male cells that were exposed to estrogen. The researchers of that study explained that the same anti-viral results were likely not seen in men, because (while men do produce some estrogen) their cells have far fewer estrogen receptors.

Implications of Estrogen Therapy and the Flu

The study’s lead researcher, Sabra L. Klein, said in the American Physiological Society press release that these findings suggest that when women are taking hormones therapy for any reason “an added benefit might be less susceptibility to influenza during the flu season.”

These findings could be particularly important for elderly women, because older women are both the most likely to be estrogen deficient and are also most susceptible to severe influenza. Researcher Sabra L. Klein went on to note that “Being on hormone replacement therapy could be one way to mitigate the severity of [the flu], which is exciting, simple, and cheap.”

And while many people may dismiss these findings, saying “it’s just the flu”, it is crucial to remember that the flu is a deadly disease. The CDC estimates that flu has resulted in up to 710,000 hospitalizations and up to 52,000 deaths per year between 2010 and 2020.

But What if I am Already Vaccinated?

People who have received the flu vaccine may not think that this exciting discovery applies to them. But it is important to understand that while the influenza vaccine is the best way to avoid becoming infected, it doesn’t work equally in all patients. So some people who get the flu vaccine will still get sick.

For example, certain older people, obese people, and individuals with some chronic illnesses may develop less immunity after getting the flu vaccine. A recent study in the International Journal of Obesity pointed out that obese adults remain twice as likely to contract the flu as adults of healthy weight, even if they received a flu shot.

Estrogen Therapy Helps Prevent the Flu

The importance of maintaining estrogen levels for health and vitality cannot be understated. Declining levels of estrogen in perimenopausal and menopausal women are associated with a higher risk of osteoporosis, breast cancer, heart and artery disease, cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes.

Hormone replacement therapy to rebalance estrogen levels can help protect against these debilitating and life threatening diseases. Now, clinical research shows that hormone replacement therapy also provides protection against certain viral infections, including the flu.

This provides just one more reason why perimenopausal and menopausal women should be tested for hormone deficiencies, so that they may safely rebalance their estrogen levels with HRT.

One of the essential methods of treating female hormone imbalance or estrogen deficiency is through the use of 100% natural, convenient, and safe SottoPelle® Method bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.

Contact Advanced Hormone Solutions today at 201-225-2525 or schedule a consultation at: https://advancedhormonesolutions.com/consultation-form/

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Menopause – the hormone decline that occurs at the end of a woman’s reproductive years – has long been known to cause mental and psychological symptoms. Brand fog, concentration problems, and memory issues are common among perimenopausal and menopausal women. Less common, but much more serious, is the onset or worsening of depression during menopause.

However, a recent clinical research study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry showed that undergoing a year of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) cut the risk of depression symptoms in women going through menopause and early post-menopause.

In this article the hormone replacement therapy experts at SottoPelle® explain the results of this study and discuss how HRT may be able to help women reduce the likelihood of developing or worsening depression during or after menopause.

What is Depression?

The Mayo Clinic defines depression as a mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness, as well as loss of interest in normal activities that interferes with daily life.

Depression can range from mild to severe, persistent depression. Clinical depression is the more-severe form of depression, also known as major depression or major depressive disorder. Depression is not the same as temporary episodes of sadness – such as the depression caused by the death of a loved one, loss of a job, or end of a relationship.

Recent studies have shown that the hormone decline of menopause can worsen symptoms of depression in women with a preexisting history, as well as cause the onset of depression in woman with no prior history of depression. According to Jennifer Payne, director of the Women’s Mood Disorders Center at Johns Hopkins University, women with a previous diagnosis of major depression or anxiety disorder are going to be at a greater risk of depression during perimenopause.

A significant number of women – about 18% in early perimenopause and 38% in late perimenopause – will experience symptoms of depression.¹

Clinical Study on Hormone Replacement Therapy & Menopausal Depression

Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Psychiatry² conducted by Susan Girdler, professor of psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill HRT was shown to reduce the risk of menopause during depression.

That study recruited 172 women between the ages of 45 and 60 who were either perimenopausal or recently postmenopausal at the start of the study. One group of women was given an inactive placebo patch to wear, while the other group were given skin patches that delivered 0.1 milligrams/day of estrogen. (Additionally, every three months, the estrogen patch group were also given 12 days of progesterone to protect against the risk of endometrial cancer.)

After receiving hormone replacement therapy for a year, 32% of perimenopausal women treated with a placebo experienced clinically significant depressive symptoms. However, the women in the study treated with hormone replacement therapy experienced half that rate of serious symptoms of depression (only 17%).

Researchers also found that there were two main factors that predicted whether women would experience fewer depression symptoms while on hormone replacement therapy: (1.) being in perimenopause; and (2.) experiencing a significant stress in life, such as the death of a loved one or a divorce.

The study concluded that when the benefits of hormone replacement therapy outweigh the risks, women should be on the lowest dose for the shortest time. The researchers also said that the study “raises some very interesting questions, but that it needs to be replicated in a larger, more diverse group of people.” And, the researchers urged that women going through menopause who are experiencing depressive symptoms should get a depression assessment as soon as possible.

Hormone Replacement Therapy for Depression During Menopause

The recommendations of the Center for Women’s Mental Health at Massachusetts General Hospital for major depression that occurs in association with menopause are the prescription of antidepressant medication, in combination with hormone replacement therapy (usually estrogen plus progesterone, or occasionally estrogen alone).³

This combination of an antidepressant medication PLUS hormones replacement therapy is advised by the Women’s Mental Health Center, whether or not the woman has had depression in the past.

SottoPelle® Method 100% natural bioidentical hormone replacement therapy method can help restore a woman’s body and mind to optimal balance during perimenopause and menopause. And hormone replacement therapy pellets offer several advantages, including NO daily pills, NO painful weekly shots, and NO messy creams.

Additionally, SottoPelle® pellet therapy utilizes bioidentical hormones that are safer, more effective, and more natural than lab-created synthetics. Because bioidentical hormones are identical to the body’s own hormones, they offer more effective results, with fewer side-effects and risks.

If you are a woman who is experiencing the symptoms of perimenopause or menopause, talk to your physician about SottoPelle® Method hormone replacement therapy today. Contact Advanced Hormone Solutions today at 201-225-2525 or schedule a consultation at: https://advancedhormonesolutions.com/consultation-form/

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