Menopause Mania Your Hormones Your Options Hormones Options

Menopause Mania: Your Hormones, Your Options

Hormones & Options �Symptoms �Options �Action Related to Hormonal Imbalance for Balancing Your Hormones Steps

3 Primary Hormones Ø Ø Ø Estrogen estriol, estradiol, estrone Progesterone Testosterone

Lack of Estrogen � Hot flashes � Night sweats � Sleep disorder � Dry skin � Mood swings � Headaches � Vaginal dryness � Depression/Anxiety � Memory loss � Heart palpitations � Shortness of breath � Yeast infections � Inability to reach orgasm � Lack of menstruation

Abundance of Estrogen/ Lack of Progesterone � Breast tenderness � Depression, fatigue, poor concentration � Endometriosis � Fibrocystic breasts/Uterine fibroids � PMS � Water retention and bloating � Fat gain around hips and thighs � Breast and uterine cancer � Sleep deficiency � Irritability/ mood swings

What Are the Results of This Hormonal Imbalance? �PMS �Perimenopause �Fibroids �Endometriosis/ Infertility �Fibrocystic Breast �Menopause �Osteoporosis �Breast, uterine and ovarian cancer

What is Perimenopause ? • Begins 10 -15 yrs prior to menopause • Irregular periods • Annovulatory cycles • Erratic hormone production • Increasing estrogen (or no change) • Declining progesterone

What Is Menopause? � Permanent cessation of menstruation � Caused by decreased production of ovarian hormones � Most commonly occurs between ages of 48 -52 � 75 -90% of women have menopausal symptoms that can last 2 to 5 years

Hormone Replacement The logical treatment is to replace the hormone or hormones that are missing, bringing the system back into balance.

What are conventional treatments? � � “Patented” or “Artificial” or “Synthetic” Chemically altered from human hormone �Allows for hormones to be patented and manufactured by drug companies � Not identical in structure or activity to natural hormones they emulate

Examples of Conventional Treatments � Premarin® � Cenestin® � Ogen® � Estrace® � Evamist® � Provera® � Aygestin® � Prometrium®

Bio-identical Progesterone Compared Bio-identical progesterone compared with a synthetic. The different chemical structure is obvious.

Provera and Depo Provera are not progesterone Effects of Progestins � No positive effects on gestation � Creates progesterone deficiency � Increases sodium and water retention � Depression � Weight Gain � Hair loss � Increased risk of breast cancer

How do we test for hormone levels? � Blood � Saliva � Hair � Urine

Benefits of Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy u u u u Few side effects Reduced hot flashes and reduced vaginal dryness Improved libido Improved sleep and better mood, concentration, and memory Prevention of osteoporosis and restoration of bone strength Reduced risk of endometrial cancer and breast cancer Improved cholesterol and lipid profiles Reduced risk of depression

The key to success… Receptor sites for Estrogen and Progesterone are all over the body. They are specific for the target hormone and are ONLY SATISFIED WITH AN EXACT FIT. Synthetic hormones are similar but not identical.

Cortisol & Adrenal Fatigue

Definition of Stress

The Impact of Stress � 43% of all adults suffer stress related adverse health effects. � 75 -90% of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress-related complaints or disorders. � Stress has been linked to all the leading causes of death: ◦ CVD, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis and suicide. � An estimated 1 million workers are absent each day with stress related complaints.

Wilson J. Adrenal Fatigue, The 21 Stress Syndrome st Century

3 Ways To Cope With Stress 1. Eliminate the Stress 2. Change Your Response to the Stress 3. Prepare Your Body for the Stress

Lifestyle Changes �Increase activity �Reduce stress- Prayer & Meditation �Consider career changes � Adequate sleep

Cortisol Supplementation �Adrenal Support �Adrenal Rebuilder �Phosphorylated Serine

Related Issues �Thyroid �Insulin �Vit Resistance D 3 �Weight Management

Summary � Symptoms of Perimenopause & Menopause are caused by hormonal imbalance � Bio-identical Hormone Replacement therapy has many advantages and fewer side effects compared to conventional therapy � Hormones, cortisol, thyroid & other health considerations are all related and must be viewed as a whole for optimal wellness.

Where do I Start? .

Action Steps � � � Doctor/Healthcare professional Consultations Saliva tests Prescription Over the counter products Follow-up/Persistence