The importance of what you’re feeling is not all in your head, most symptoms women in perimenopause & menopause experience are down to unaddressed hormone imbalances. You do not need to be referred to a psychiatrist!
This month we are joined by Kenna Stevenson, MD & David Zava, PhD discussing topics such as:
- The Bioidentical Hormone Restoration model of care (BHRT)
- The landmark CHOIICE study that followed women ages 35-70 over 3 years looking at hemostatic, immune, inflammatory, Cardiovascular & quality of life outcomes
- Findings from the CHOIICE study: Women get symptom relief & do better at every level when their hormone levels are restored & balanced (those in highest stress groups saw the biggest improvements!)
- Why it all begins with non-invasive saliva testing to detect imbalances of the ‘Big 5 Hormones’: Progesterone, E2, DHEA, T + Cortisol
- Why the standard blood draw is not helpful in evaluating hormone levels
- Debunking the myth that transdermal/topical progesterone does not protect against overgrowth of the uterine lining
- Why rubbing topical hormone cream into the skin very effectively raises hormones to healthy levels, that are NOT trackable in blood tests but are in saliva
- How Progesterone used at bedtime induces calming of the brain + helps you achieve REM sleep
- Keeping the brain healthy with hormone restoration; neuroprotective effects of balanced hormones
- Cardiovascular disease: the leading cause of death among women worldwide + how hormones in balance protect against it
- Why transdermal/topical use of hormone is the way to go = lower to no risk of forming blood clots, even in women with a history of stroke
- Why physiologic levels of estrogen and progesterone are perfect for the postmenopausal woman to help keep us young, protect our skin, our heart, our brains
- Why Estradiol, the master female hormone is called the 'angel of life'
- Why mother nature created progesterone to work in concert w/ estrogen
- The power of creativity, handwork, drawing, painting, knitting, beadwork etc. to reduce stress hormones & lift the spirit
- Estriol's favorable effects for protecting against breast cancer tumors, UTIs & skin health
- Hormone balancing is all about the science + should be about data not dollars + should be about standing on a foundation of truth, science not selling. “Men who refuse to change their thinking is like standing water breeding reptiles of the mind.” – William Blake
- Safety of bioidentical hormones for post-menopausal women 65+
Resources:
- Kenna’s current research: The Dream Study – Calling All Women 50+! I have funding from the Dream Science Foundation to study dreams & sleep in postmenopausal women aged 50+ - if interested in participation please send an email to www.doctorkenna.com
- Dr. Zava’s published research: https://www.zrtlab.com/research/published-articles/ Ongoing, collaborative research projects include but not limited to: Brain Health, Autism, ADD, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), etc. www.zrtlab.com
- The CHOIICE Study: effects of compounded bioidentical transdermal hormone therapy on hemostatic, inflammatory, immune factors; cardiovascular biomarkers; quality-of-life measures; and health outcomes in perimenopausal & postmenopausal women. Kenna Stephenson , Pierre F Neuenschwander, Anna K Kurdowska
- Addressing the Missing Links in Cardiovascular Aging Elliot Dinetz, Claudia Zeballos-Palacios, Claudia A Martinez Dove Press
"Percutaneous progesterone delivery via cream or gel application in postmenopausal women: Du JY, Sanchez P, Kim L, Azen CG, Zava DT, Stanczyk FZ. Menopause 2013; 20(11):1169-1175. See article abstract
- What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer, How Hormone Balance Can Help Save Your Life -Dr. John Lee, M.D., David Zava, Ph.D.
- Awakening Athena & The Gospel of Women’s Health -Kenna Stevenson, M.D.
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