CATEGORY: Stuff in the ‘Hormone Replacement’ Category
Thyroid and Heart Disease
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the function of the thyroid and it's effect on the heart. They discuss heart disease and other thyroid-related complications, along with their symptoms, and treatment options. This week, Brett Newcomb and I are[...]
Does Testosterone Replacement Cause Heart Attacks in Men?
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss concerns being brought to light as a result of recent studies by the US Veterans' Hospital that asks the question, "Does Testosterone Replacement Cause Heart Attacks in men?" One of my patients recently[...]
Responding to Suicidal Thoughts
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the the topic of suicide and methods to help friends and family that may be suffering from depression. This week, Brett Newcomb and I are talking about an issue that is very frightening[...]
The Secret Female Hormone UK Book Tour
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss their trip to the United Kingdom to promote her book, The Secret Female Hormone, as well as their findings on the similarities and differences in the UK's health system and the United States.[...]
Gender Differences in Medicine – A New Look
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the basic differences between men and women and how the medical field should recognize and adapt its practice to account for these gender differences. This week's podcast is focused on the increasing awareness[...]
Women and Cancer
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the the causes and treatment options for cancer in women. This week Brett Newcomb and I are talking about women and cancer. It is a word that is scary for most people because[...]
What Doctors Who Don’t Specialize in Hormone Replacement Don’t Understand
I often receive accusations from colleagues who don't understand the difference between total testosterone (inactive form + active forms of testosterone) and free testosterone (active form.) As several of these very educated and accomplished doctors claim, my female patients' testosterone[...]
Preventing Cognitive Decline
We continue our conversation about cognitive decline, outlining effective prevention measures that prove to be helpful in maintaining a long, healthy, and productive life. To Think or Not to Think... That is the Question. In this podcast, we continue our [...]
How to Diagnose Hypothyroidism
Dr. Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss how to how to diagnose hypothyroidism Many doctors in their early training and in medical school were taught that if they gave thyroid medicine to their patients the patients would be more likely to[...]
Side Effects of Estrogen Replacement part 2
The severe side effects of estrogen replacement and how they are treated. We are continuing our discussion of the side effects of estrogen replacement. Last week we spoke of mild and moderate side effects of estrogen replacement. This week we[...]