What You Must Know About Women's Hormones - Second Edition: Your Guide to Natural Hormone Treatments for PMS, Menopause, Osteoporosis, PCOS, and More

by Pamela Wartian Smith

Overview

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Hormonal imbalances can occur at any age—before, during, or after menopause. The reasons for these imbalances vary widely, and can include heredity, environment, nutrition, and aging. While most hormone-related problems are associated with menopause, the fact is that fluctuating hormonal levels can also cause a variety of other conditions; and for some women, the effects can be truly debilitating. In this new and expanded edition of What You Must Know About Women’s Hormones, bestselling author Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith has provided a clear and concise guide to the treatments of hormonal irregularities without the health risks associated with standard hormone replacement therapy.

This book is divided into three parts. Part I describes the body’s own hormones, looking at their functions and the different side effects that can occur if these hormones are not at optimal levels. Part II focuses on the most common problems that arise from hormonal imbalances, such as PMS, hot flashes, postpartum depression, and endometriosis. You will learn that even disorders that seemingly have nothing to do with hormones, such as heart disease and osteoporosis, can be affected by a hormonal imbalance. Lastly, Part III details hormone replacement therapy, focusing on the difference between natural and synthetic hormone treatments. It explains how you can have your hormonal levels measured, and provides examples of the various hormone replacement therapies available. In addition, there is now a helpful table on the various ways to treat insulin resistance, a key factor in creating hormone imbalance.

Whether you are looking for help with menopausal symptoms or you simply want to enjoy vibrant health and well-being, this new edition of What You Must Know About Women’s Hormones can make a profound difference in the quality of your life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780757005183
Publisher:	Square One Publishers
Publication date:	07/01/2022
Pages:	416
Sales rank:	446,873
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Pamela Wartian Smith, MD, MPH, MS, is a diplomat of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Physicians and past co-director of the Master's Program in Medical Sciences, with a concentration in Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine, at the Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida. An authority on the subjects of wellness and functional medicine, she is also the founder of the Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine. Dr. Smith is the best-selling author of ten books, including What You Must Know About Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & So Much More; What You Must Know About Women's Hormones; and What You Must Know About Memory Loss.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Preface viii

Introduction 1

Part I Hormones

Introduction 3

Estrogen 5

Progesterone 23

Estrogen/Progesterone Ratio 30

Testosterone 32

DHEA 37

Cortisol 40

Pregnenolone 61

Insulin 63

Thyroid Hormone 74

Parathyroid Hormone 83

Melatonin 84

Prolactin 94

Part II Ailments and Problems

Introduction 97

Acne 99

Abnormal Cholesterol Levels 99

Adenocarcinoma 99

Anxiety 99

Arteriosclerosis 99

Bladder Problems 99

Bloating 100

Blood Clots 100

Bone Fractures 100

Breast Cancer 101

Breast Swelling/Tenderness 116

Calcium Deficiency 116

Cancer 116

Carcinoma-in-Situ 119

Cardiovascular Disease 119

Cervical Cancer 119

Cervical Dysplasia (Abnormal Pap Smear) 122

Cholesterol Issues 131

Coronary Artery Disease 131

Cystic Acne 131

Cysts 132

Depression 132

DES (Diethylstilbestrol) Babies 132

Diabetes 135

Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Cramps) 143

Dyspareunia 149

Elevated C-Reactive Protein (CRP) 149

Endometriosis 149

Fatigue 157

Fibrocystic Breast Disease 157

Goiter 162

Graves' Disease 162

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis 177

Headaches 181

Heart Attack 182

Heart Disease 182

Heavy Periods 205

High Blood Pressure 205

Hot Flashes And Night Sweats 205

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) 207

Hypercholesterolemia (High Cholesterol) 207

Hyperparathyroidism 207

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) 213

Hyperthyroidism 221

Hypoglycemia 237

Hypoparathyroidism 238

Hypothyroidism 246

Hysterectomy 269

Incontinence 269

Insomnia 269

Interleukin-6 (IL-6) 269

Irregular Menstrual Cycles 269

Irritability 269

Low Blood Sugar 269

Magnesium Deficiency 269

Menopause and Perimenopause 270

Migraine Headaches-Hormonally Related 275

Osteoporosis (Women) 277

Ovarian Cancer 295

Painful Intercourse 299

Painful Menstrual Cycles 299

Pelvic Pain 299

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) 299

Postpartum Depression 307

Premature Ovarian Decline (POD) 310

Premature Ovarian Failure (POF) 312

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) 317

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) 319

Stress 331

Stroke 331

Surgical Menopause 331

ThyrotoxIcOsis 331

Urinary Leakage 331

Uterine Cancer 331

Uterine Fibroids 335

Vaginal Dryness and Vaginal Atrophy 343

Vaginitis 349

Vulvodynia 349

Weight Gain 351

Zinc Deficiency 351

Part III Hormone Replacement Therapy

Introduction 353

What Is HRT? 355

Hormonal Testing Methods 376

Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) 385

Birth Control Pills (Oral Contraceptives) 386

Nutrition and HRT 387

Conclusion 389

Resources 391

References 395

About the Author 397

Index 399

Editorial Reviews

"Provides a clear and concise guide to the treatments of hormonal irregularities without the health risks associated with standard hormone replacement therapy . . . [this book] can and will make a profound difference in the quality of a woman's life. Comprehensive, informative, and thoroughly 'reader friendly' in organization and presentation."

Margaret Lane