Happy September to all our Revitalize Patients! Did you know that September is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome month? This month we want to raise awareness around this very common issue that affects a lot of our patients and their female family members! Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for the treatment of PCOS Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is…
Sax and Sean Whalen do a very entertaining deep dive into all things hormones and wellness on today's episode of the Sean & Sax Show Podcast. They do a great job of explaining how you can be doing everything right as far as diet and exercise and still not get the results you want if…
Testosterone and depression: systematic review and meta-analysis. Abstract BACKGROUND: Studies suggest that testosterone (TT) replacement may have an antidepressant effect in depressed patients. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to explore the effect of TT administration on depression using both a systematic review of the literature and a meta-analysis. METHODOLOGY: A search was conducted…
Abstract Sex steroid hormones are involved in the metabolism, accumulation and distribution of adipose tissues. It is now known that oestrogen receptor, progesterone receptor and androgen receptor exist in adipose tissues, so their actions could be direct. Sex steroid hormones carry out their function in adipose tissues by both genomic and nongenomic mechanisms. In the…
Foreword The effects of testosterone treatment of abdominally obese men have been assessed by evaluating the following parameters: The metabolic activity of different adipose tissue regions in vivo (using lipid label as a tracer) and in vitro (measuring lipoprotein lipase (LPL) activity), the total and visceral adipose tissue mass, insulin sensitivity, fasting blood glucose, blood…
Abstract The normal menopause—that is, the final cessation of menstruation—is caused by primary ovarian failure. The estrogen deficiency that results often causes vasomotor instability (flushing and sweating attacks), genital atrophy (vaginal dryness and discomfort), and bladder irritability, together with difficulties in cognition and loss of a general feeling of well-being. This climacteric syndrome, readily reversible…
BACKGROUND: Although observational studies suggest that estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) reduces cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in postmenopausal women, use of unopposed ERT for prevention of coronary heart disease in healthy postmenopausal women remains untested. OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of unopposed ERT on the progression of subclinical atherosclerosis in healthy postmenopausal women without preexisting cardiovascular…
Melatonin is a circadian rhythm hormone that affects sleep patterns. Research shows that during deeper sleep stages, cells in the body rejuvenate and repair and CD4 or t helper cells are produced. These are white blood cells that help the body destroy infectious particles that have an antioxidant effect. Melatonin and proves immunity by increasing…
Thyroid is a metabolic hormone secreted by the thyroid gland located in your neck region. Thyroid regulates temperature, metabolism, and cerebral function. Thyroid helps increase energy levels, fat breakdown, and cognition while lowering cholesterol and protecting against cardiovascular disease. Thyroid hormone is probably the safest and most beneficial cholesterol-lowering agent, yet it is infrequently used…
Progesterone is a fundamental female hormone that is responsible for the production of estrogen and cortisol. Progesterone is important to fertility because it protects against uterine and breast cancers, osteoporosis, fibrocystic disease, and ovarian cyst. Progesterone is secreted by the ovaries, but ceases production at perimenopausal stages. Many Physicians prescribe synthetic progestin, which caused such…
Estrogen is required to prevent urogenital atrophy, urinary incontinence, sagging skin, increased fatigue, depression, mood swings, and decreased sexual drive. Estrogen treat hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and memory loss. Estrogen May prevent osteoporosis and protects against heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, and diabetes. At menopause, the ovary cease production of estrogen. While synthetic estrogen has…
