CATEGORY: Hormone Replacement
The Cost of Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) compares favorably to other anti-aging treatments. Episode 75 of the BioBalance Healthcast covers the cost of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for both men and women. Brett Newcomb and I compare the cost of hormone pellets with[...]
Progesterone and the Cascade of Aging
How the loss of progesterone can affect your health. As women age, hormone levels—including progesterone—begins to decrease. In this episode of the BioBalance Healthcast we talk about this decrease which causes an imbalance in the estrogen levels. Without progesterone, estrogen[...]
Breast Cancer and HRT
How HRT can be used safely on breast cancer patients Download the transcription of this podcast. Many people have questions about the balance between HRT and breast cancer treatment and prevention. A study has shown that testosterone pellets are effective[...]
Steroids and Testosterone
There is a difference between anabolic steroids and testosterone. Download the transcription of this podcast. Three million Americans have admitted to using anabolic steroids. Most of them were professional athletes or teenagers. The use of anabolic steroids is completely different[...]
Sarcopenia (Muscle Loss)
Sarcopenia—the loss of muscle mass—occurs as testosterone drops. Download the transcription of this podcast. In episode 67 of the BioBalance Healthcast we cover Sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass) which leads to frailty and nursing home care after long-term testosterone deprivation.[...]
Progesterone and PMS
Progesterone: The Second Domino to Fall after Testosterone Download the transcription of this podcast. Premenstrual Syndrome PMS is the butt of many jokes but for those of us who have had this condition, it is no laughing matter. It has[...]
The Cascade of Aging
Progesterone: The Second Domino to Fall after Testosterone Download the transcription of this podcast. In episode 65 of the BioBalance Healthcast, we talk about progesterone. Our discussion is based on a chapter of my upcoming book, Testosterone, The Secret Female[...]
Testosterone and Men
Low testosterone in men causes a variety of poor health conditions. Download the transcription of this podcast. Podcast 63 is about Erectile Dysfunction. Men and women both make testosterone but men show benefits of higher bone density which leads to[...]
Depression, Anxiety and Hormones
Depression and anxiety can be caused by hormonal imbalance. Download the transcription of this podcast. In episode 57 of the BioBalance Healthcast we talk about some of the medical and emotional causes of depression. Last week we talked generally about[...]
Off-label Use of Medicines as it Relates to Testosterone
The Federal Drug Administration regulates testosterone as a treatment for symptoms of menopause. Download the transcription of this podcast. Episode 52 of the BioBalance Healthcast features a conversation about the use off-label medicines and how that relates to treating symptoms[...]