Study Shows 35.5% Lower Incidence of Breast Cancer in Women Treated with Subcutaneous Testosterone
This 9-year study found that women who took testosterone via hormone pellets as part of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) had a 35.5% lower incidence of invasive breast cancer compared to expected age-adjusted Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) rates.
Nearly 40% of postmenopausal women may have depressive symptoms
“Women entering menopause experience a decrease in hormones, which may make them prone to psychological changes such as depression, anxiety, irritability, lack of concentration and panic or fear” Click to learn more.
Vitamin D deficiency more common among COVID-19 patients admitted to ICU
Patients with COVID-19 requiring ICU admission are more likely to have vitamin D deficiency compared with those managed on medical wards, according to a retrospective study. Click to learn more.
Magnesium lowers coronary heart disease risk in postmenopausal women
Higher magnesium intake has been found to reduce risk of fatal coronary heart disease in postmenopausal women Click to learn more.
Testosterone therapy associated with type 2 diabetes remission in men with hypogonadism
Men with both low testosterone and Type 2 Diabetes have a better chance at remission from hormone therapy. Click to learn more
Vitamin D, Calcium Combo Daily May Prevent Fractures
The combination of a daily Vitamin D supplement and a daily calcium supplement was found to be more effective than either individually. Click to learn more.
Menopause Linked to Women’s Increased Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
Changes in hormone balance due to menopause have been found to increase risk of Alzheimer’s Disease in women. Click to learn more.
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