Will I have to Suffer through “Post Pill Syndrome” When I go off my Birth Control? After many years of being on the birth control pill, many women worry that “the pill” may have caused damage to their hormones resulting in amenorrhea (absent period), acne, weight gain, or hirsutism (male-pattern hair growth) among other symptoms. […]
Hormones
Is it me or my PMS?
Is it me or my PMS? About 80% of women report at least 1 physical or emotional symptom during the 2 weeks prior to their period (luteal phase). Having symptoms that present in the 5 days before your period and resolve within 4 days of the onset of menses is considered premenstrual syndrome (or PMS). […]
Menopausal Hormone Treatment Is Only Piece of the Puzzle
Menopausal Hormone Treatment Is Only Piece of the Puzzle Hormones can be helpful but they are not but they are just a piece of the puzzle when making a health plan for women in menopause. For many women it is important to start with basics when addressing their health concerns in perimenopause and menopause. For […]
Why Can’t I Lose Weight?
Why Can’t I Lose Weight? Why can’t I just lose weight? Weight loss is something that most women desire. Women will often come into the office with a list of diets that they have tried or tell us about how much they have restricted but the problem is, they don’t feel well, and often times […]
How Do You Know if You Have Hashimoto’s?
How do you know if you have Hashimoto’s? Low functioning thyroid (hypothyroidism) is common, affecting about 1 in 8 women in the U.S and is 5-8 times more common in women than men. The most common cause of hypothyroidism is an Autoimmune condition called Hashimoto’s causing about 80% of hypothyroidism. In Hashimoto’s, the immune system […]
Do I Have PCOS?
Do I have PCOS? How do I know if I have PCOS? PCOS is the most common hormonal condition in women of reproductive age affecting 6-12% of the population. It is a life-long health condition that has health effects lasting beyond child bearing years. Currently, to be diagnosed with PCOS you need to meet 2/3 […]